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Departing Minister apologises for DoI failings over flood prevention scheme (opens the original)
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The outgoing Infrastructure Minister has issued a ‘sincere and unreserved’ apology to residents over failings related to a flood defence scheme in Laxey. Tim Crookall’s statement came after the Tynwald ombudsman found the Department of Infrastructure’s flood management division guilty of maladministration. His finding was in relation to a large concrete riverside patio structure built at a cost of £30,000-40,000, and without any formal record of approval, at the back of a property on Victoria Te
Manannan's replacement will take longer to reach Liverpool (opens the original)
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New vessel will likely be about 4 knots faster than Manxman and reach Liverpool in just under 3.5 hours A replacement for the Manannan fastcraft is likely to be another conventional roll-on, roll-off passenger vessel that will take almost 45 minutes longer to complete the trip to Liverpool. Details were given in an exchange between the Steam Packet and the government in a cache of documents released by the Treasury under a Freedom of Information request. A letter from the Treasury’s chief financ
VAT on domestic electricity bills cut to 0% (opens the original)
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Manx government says Andy Burnham’s triple lock announcement is ‘noted with interest’ VAT on domestic electricity bills will be cut to zero from today (Thursday, October 1) in line with changes announced by the UK government. The reduction in the VAT rate from 5% to 0% will apply until the end of the financial year. It’s estimated it will result in VAT revenue falling by between £1m and £1.4m, depending on electricity consumption during the winter months. The cut was announced by the Westminster
Callister officially puts his name in the ring to be next Chief Minister (opens the original)
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‘I have decided to put my name forward because I believe I can offer a positive, inclusive and delivery-focused approach to government’ Onchan MHK Rob Callister is the first Tynwald member to publicly announce his intention to stand for the role of Chief Minister. He says he is canvassing for support but if doesn‘t get the backing of at least five or six members by 5pm on Monday he will withdraw from the contest. Candidates for Chief Minister must publish their policy proposals by next Tuesday (
A blue note - jazz festival organiser says car rally will shut down hospitality (opens the original)
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‘Hitler hated jazz and banned it completely - instead he organised rallies!’ A jazz festival organiser claims road closures for a motorsport event will ‘effectively shut down’ a village’s hospitality businesses on one of their busiest nights of the week. The Chris Kelly Memorial Rally will see Shore Road, Rushen, and roads around Port Erin closed on Friday evening (October 2). At the same time, the sixth annual Port Erin Jazz Festival is taking place at the Erin Arts Centre. Event organiser Jerr
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