Plans to nurture Manx sporting talent
Government body Isle of Man Sport has announced plans to improve the development of sporting talent in the island.Expressions of interest are being sought from individuals to work with sports clubs,...
View ArticleProgress soon on Bay Queen site
Progress is imminent on redeveloping the Bay Queen Hotel site in Port St Mary.Hartford Homes’ website said the site has: ‘Luxury apartments with stunning views of Port St Mary and Gansey bay. Status:...
View ArticleReport published into aircraft collision at Isle of Man Airport
A report into an accident that occurred at Isle of Man Airport during TT week has been published.An aircraft had its wing severed when it crashed into a stationary plane.A privately-owned Cessna 182F...
View ArticleConsultation on Isle of Man’s new financial crime bill
Two government consultations could pave the way for new legislation to help combat financial crime in the island.High on the agenda will be measures to control money laundering and funds used to...
View ArticleShould the island tax plastic bags?
Should the island introduce a tax on plastic bags.It will soon be the only place in the British Isles that doesn’t have one.The Examiner talks to environmentalists who say we should introduce one.This...
View ArticleOwner of dog that bit child comes forward
A woman whose dog bit a child in Douglas on Sunday has come forward to the police.It happened in Ballakermeen Avenue...
View ArticleLiberal Vannin candidates get seats without elections
Two Liberal Vannin candidates are to become councillors in Douglas after they were the only ones to put their names forward for two by-elections.Cat Turner and Claire Wells have been returned unopposed...
View ArticleQuo star John Coghlan returns to the Isle of Man
One of the original members of rock band Status Quo is set to perform at the Villa Marina during Festival of Motorcycling later this month.John Coghlan’s Quo will perform at the Villa Marina in Douglas...
View ArticleRevamp of Manx tax should help low paid, says Treasury Minister
Proposals put forward in the February’s budget will simplify the income tax system and should leave some of the lowest paid workers better off, Treasury Minister Eddie Teare has said.Mr Teare was...
View ArticleManx Financial Group posts interim results
Manx Financial Group PLC, the AIM listed Isle of Man based financial services group, has announced its interim results.The Group, which includes Conister Bank Limited and Edgewater Associates Limited,...
View ArticleWhat regulations should be imposed on shops that sell cigarettes?
Public views are being sought on plans to impose more regulations on shops that sell cigarettes.It is part of government’s work to implement the island’s tobacco strategy, a key component of which is...
View ArticleManx culture proves a hit at Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany
Manx music, dance, art, literature, food and drink, crafts, cultural and tourist information were shared with more than 800,000 people at Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany. The good news is...
View ArticleJohnny’s buzzing about Forecast 5
Businessman Johnny Kipps has the buzz for business as he prepares to introduce an ‘exciting’ software programme to the island.Mr Kipps, 69, of Castletown is a keen beekeeper in his spare time and plays...
View ArticleCrowds flock to port to join in great celebration of the sea
Thousands of people joined in Port St Mary’s Queenie Festival and Celebration of the Sea at the weekend.The fine, dry weather helped to attract the crowds and they streamed onto the Alfred pier where...
View ArticleCouncil motion for on-the-spot fines for dog fouling
Irresponsible dog owners who let their pets foul footpaths could soon be landed with on-the-spot fines if Douglas councillors have their way.A motion by Douglas councillors has called for a change in...
View ArticleCouncil dissent over horse tram proposals
Douglas’s horse tram tracks have been running down the centre of the road along the town’s seafront for 150 years and that’s where they should stay - that was the view expressed by a several...
View ArticleGovernment tender process helps save more than £4m
More than £4 million in savings have been made since the government started putting contracts for goods and services out to competitive tender according to Treasury Minister Eddie Teare.The Treasury’s...
View ArticlePeel and St John’s win title
Peel and St John’s have won the Isle of Man Cricket Premiership. In their final league game of the season they beat nearest rivals Cronkbourne by seven wickets in a powerful display.The Douglas team...
View ArticleGeordies get campaign off to a winning start
Reigning Canada Life Premier League champions and Grand Slam winners St George’s got their title defence off to a winning start with a 3-0 victory over Rushen United at Croit Lowey.The Spaniards...
View ArticlePatients satisfied with community health services
Ninety-four per cent of community health patients who completed a feedback survey earlier this year say they are satisfied with the care they receive.The island’s community health services comprise...
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