Niamh Robinson called up to England squad for overseas comp in Moscow
Niamh Robinson, daughter of former Isle of Man Commonwealth Games team swimmer Suzanne Brown, has been called up to compete in Russia this spring.While en-route to a swimming competition in Sheffield,...
View ArticleOpen public meetings on reform of welfare
A series of open public meetings will be held around the island to discuss options for a ‘once in a generation’ reform of the social security system.The meetings, starting on Monday next week at the...
View ArticleBrave Giants go down fighting
There was a full programme of men’s and mixed league basketball action at the National Sports Centre on Thursday evening.Giants v RamsBoth teams are renowned for having a decent bench and did exactly...
View ArticleSimon’s prepared to hit the ground running
Dominion Marine Corporate Services, part of the ICM Group of companies based in the Isle of Man, has announced the promotion of senior manager Simon Roberts to the position of head of yachting services...
View ArticleCitywing hopeful over Blackpool link
The boss at air operator Citywing say he is hopeful that services to Blackpool will resume on April 1.Talks are continuing over plans to restore the link to the Lancashire resort.Ronaldsway airport...
View ArticleManagement team is bolstered
Deloitte, the International business advisory firm, has added to its management team on the Isle of Man with two new appointments. The firm, which services both on and off island clientele from its...
View ArticleMinister supports introduction of number plate recognition cameras
Automatic number plate recognition systems could be adopted in the Isle of Man but no decision has yet been made on the matter, according to Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson.In answer to a question...
View ArticleScrapping 10% tax band is ‘political risk’, admits Minister
Taking 10,000 people out of the tax net and scrapping the 10 per cent band is a ‘political risk’, admits Treasury Minister Eddie Teare.Mr Teare confirmed the proposed measure will cost the Manx...
View ArticleMike Dee of Manx Telecom to retire
The man who played a major role in some of the behind the scenes drama that went into Manx Telecom floating on the junior market of the Stock Exchange, is to retire.The company has confirmed that chief...
View ArticleAnderson stands for LegCo
A second former Minister is standing for Legislative Council.Glenfaba MHK and former Health Minister David Anderson has confirmed that he has agreed to have his name put forward.Mr Anderson has been...
View ArticleJim Mellon believes the UK should leave Europe
Multi-millionaire investor Jim Mellon has reiterated his belief that the UK should consider leaving the EU. The Isle of Man resident has made no secret of his view that the UK would fare better if it...
View ArticlePolice want to track down shoplifting witness
Police are investigating a report of shoplifting in Douglas this afternoon.It took place shortly after 1pm o in WH Smith in Strand Street.A man stole a number of Blu-ray discs. A woman wearing a brown...
View ArticleJacka’s party to kickstart PSM skatepark project
Small models of Lord of the Rings characters have made it to an Alpine mountain top, a palm tree in Singapore, a ferry in the Lake District and even a New Zealand glacier in tribute to Jacques ‘Jacka’...
View ArticlePinewood debate ends in farce
A debate on a proposal to pull out of the Pinewood film deal ended in farce - when the mover was unable to withdraw her own motion.Lib Van leader Kate Beecroft (Douglas South) had proposed a motion...
View ArticlePop in to see pop-up books
The Family Library in Douglas is staging an exhibition to show pop-up books ranging from children’s favourites to intricate Star Wars books.Librarian in charge Mary Cousins said: ‘We all remember...
View ArticleI could well be boring - people don’t want a volatile character
Treasury Minister Eddie Teare MHK admits he ‘could well be boring’ but says people would prefer the man responsible for the Budget to be just that.All eyes were on Mr Teare last week as he presented...
View ArticleInquest: family hits out over level of hospital care
An inquest into the death of an 87-year-old woman from Douglas has recorded a verdict of accidental death – with her family hitting out at the care she received in hospital.Sheila Margaret Elder, nee...
View ArticleHogg charity auction to mark 25th year
One of the island’s foremost motorsport fundraisers reaches an important milestone this week as the Hogg auction notches up 25 years.Shaun Hogg, who organises the event along with parents Alec and...
View ArticleEducation budget up – but it’s still a cut
Education chiefs say they will focus on maintaining frontline services as the department faces a £1.1m cut in its budget.On the face of it, the Department of Education and Children will see its budget...
View ArticleMutterings against the Chief Minister
This week’s Manx Independent reports on alleged plot against the Chief Minister.The story is in this week’s edition.The front-page story is about the shocking number of non-TT deaths on our roads after...
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