Awards for Excellence winners’ interviews (part one)
The Isle of Man Newspapers Awards for Excellence took place on Thursday night at the Villa Marina in Douglas.During the glittering ceremony, hosted by comedian Hugh Dennis, winners were announced in 16...
View Article‘Compliant’ island in premier league
The island has received another major boost for its international reputation after getting a top rating by the global body reviewing tax transparency around the world.We are one of only 18...
View ArticleGas leak leads to road closure
Manx Gas has announced the emergency closure of the small one way section of Orchard Road, Port Erin, between Church Road and Station Road while a gas leak is repaired.A spokesperson for Manx Gas said...
View ArticleThe ultimate toy for old boys who still like toys
Isle of Man Railways will be offering what its marketing staff have called ‘ultimate driving experiences’ in 2014.They give members of the public the chance to drive one of the historic electric trams...
View ArticlePower outage in Douglas town centre tonight
Damage sustained by an undergound power cable means a number properties and businesses in the centre of Douglas will be without electricity from 6pm this evening while repairs take place.The Manx...
View ArticleEating challenge for charity
A marathon eating competition will take place on Wednesday at Grill in the Park in Noble’s Park.‘Beat the Clock, The Big Challenge’ will start at 7.30pm.Entrants need to eat 12 beef sliders in the...
View ArticleIt’s all in the name for many people
I am obliged today to trouble my non-Manx readers yet again with matters concerning the Manx Perspective. I have had a letter from Allister Anstey who apparently supports the validity of the Manx...
View ArticleThe ABC of Zero Waste
This week, Muriel Garland – chair of Zero Waste Mann – explains how simple it can be for us all to make a difference---------------------Please don’t put aluminium cans, aerosols, bottles or batteries...
View ArticleThe thoughts of chairmen now
A vital business tool which could help Manx firms forge links with China has been released by Grant Thornton. The Thoughts of Chairmen Now is a new book written by Jon Geldart, global head of marketing...
View ArticleWill struggling owner occupiers get more help?
Should the State step in to give more help to home owners who fall on hard times and can’t keep up with their mortgage payments?That was the question raised in Tynwald by backbencher Bill Henderson...
View ArticleTax crackdown on personal service companies launched
A crackdown is being launched on a growing problem of tax avoidance through the use of personal service companies.New legislation, currently progressing through the branches of Tynwald, will outlaw the...
View ArticleMeans-tested child benefit targets middle earners, says MHK
The scrapping of universal child benefit in the Isle of Man is the third hit on middle-income families.That was the warning to the government from Michael MHK Alfred Cannan, as Tynwald approved means...
View ArticleIs Manx govt putting money before Commonwealth Games glory?
Could an Isle of Man TT money-maker undermine the island’s bid for sporting glory in next year’s Commonwealth Games?That’s the claim from the chairman of the Isle of Man Athletics Association as it...
View ArticlePlanners approve new fire station to serve the south
A fire station to serve Castletown and Ballasalla can be built on Ronaldsway Industrial Estate, planners have ruled.The Department of Home Affairs want to replace the current facility in Castletown as...
View ArticleWest Coast win inter-club Conrhenny show
Conrhenny recently hosted the annual inter-club showjumping team event which was most successful with four teams taking part. The eventual winners were West Coast Riding Club who put up a very...
View ArticleWalking football makes Manx debut
‘It’s football Jim, but not as we know it.’The words I uttered almost Spock-like to my colleague Dave as we observe the first game of the Isle of Man FA’s walking football tournament.The ‘slow’ paced...
View ArticleDouglas Athletic boost Gold Cup hopes with win
On Saturday evening, Douglas Athletic held a quiz at the British Legion, earlier that day the Springfield Road club found another winning answer in JCK Division Two. An incredible season, which has...
View ArticleKelly’s Tips: Wednesday
Today, WednesdayFONTWELL SELECTIONS: 1.40 Red Rock 2.10 Seebright 2.45 Poppy Gregg 3.20 Absolute Shambles 3.50 Lucky Thirteen (Each way) KEMPTON TIPS: 4.30 Bobs Her Uncle 5.0 Storm 6.0 Modernstone 7.0...
View ArticleWedding Cake to be lit red in support of Aids day
The Tynwald building will be lit up in red on Saturday evening in support of the island’s HIV Support Group’s ‘Turning the Island Red’ campaign on the eve of World AIDS Day, Sunday, December 1. In...
View ArticleAwards for Excellence winners’ interviews (part two)
The Isle of Man Newspapers Awards for Excellence took place on Thursday night at the Villa Marina in Douglas.During the glittering ceremony, hosted by comedian Hugh Dennis, winners were announced in 16...
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