http://www.isleofman.com/news/ Local news, business news and sports news from the Isle of Man en-gb Copyright 2010 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:08:20 GMT Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:08:20 GMT News Isle of Man Dot Com RSS Generator http://www.isleofman.com/news/ 60 http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24931isleofman.comLocal Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24931Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:48:17 GMTManx RadioThe Chief Minister has confirmed it'll be his policy to try and ensure the UK Government signs up to an extended health agreement at the end of the interim arrangement. The dramatic announcement of a last-minute reprieve for the ag http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24930isleofman.comLocal Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24930Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:43:13 GMTManx RadioAn MHK who promoted one of the unsuccessful candidates in yesterday's election to the Legislative Council says there seems to be a reluctance to vote in "outsiders" Patrick Commissioner David Talbot and celebrity chef and hotel http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24929isleofman.comLocal Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24929Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:51:01 GMTManx RadioEast Douglas constituents whose names aren't on the electoral register have until midday tomorrow to ensure they get a vote in the forthcoming by-election. The electoral roll is updated every quarter, so you must meet this deadline http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24927isleofman.comLocal Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24927Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:20:19 GMTManx RadioJoy over the news of a new six-month reciprocal health agreement with England, but continued anger at the Manx government over its handling of the affair. That was the general reaction of protestors who were at today's Tynwald sitt http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24928isleofman.comSports Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24928Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:11:00 GMTLiz CorlettManx Telecom expert Tom Meageen attends World Mobile Congress in Barcelona http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24925isleofman.comSports Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24925Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:10:12 GMTManx RadioManx snowboardcrosser Zoe Gillings is optimistic new funding will pay dividends for her in the future. A knee injury has ruled her out for the rest of this season - a campaign which has been overshadowed by unrest away from the sno http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24926isleofman.comSports Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24926Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:29:00 GMTLiz CorlettThe final session of the Island Championships saw Phillip Harrison and Tom Bielich battling for top spot in the men’s 200m freestyle, and in doing so both achieving the consideration time for next years’ Commonwealth Youth Games to be held on the Island. http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24924isleofman.comSports Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24924Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:01:00 GMTLiz CorlettAn Isle of Man squad is taking part in a major Rugby 7s tournament at Rosslyn Park, with help from Manx Telecom http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24923isleofman.comBusiness Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24923Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:15:00 GMTLiz CorlettContinent 8 Technologies, which provides outsourced Internet infrastructure and related managed hosting services to the e-business and e-gaming industries, has announced its continued international expansion with the opening of a point of presence (POP) in Paris. http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24921isleofman.comLocal Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24921Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:57:00 GMTManx RadioWe won't need to get travel insurance for the UK for at least another six months, after chief minister Tony Brown's shock announcement in Tynwald. He told the court and a packed public gallery that a temporary reciprocal health agr http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24922isleofman.comLocal Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24922Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:53:00 GMTLiz CorlettThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has announced its decision to cancel certain support payments for the 2010/11 financial year. http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24920isleofman.comLocal Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24920Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:25:01 GMTManx RadioFifteen people were caught using their mobile phones while driving during a recent week-long police operation. Inspector Mark Britton from the Roads Policing Unit says those caught have been reported and files are being prepared fo http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24919isleofman.comLocal Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24919Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:28:46 GMTManx RadioThe ending of the Reciprocal Health Agreement came under scrutiny yet again in Tynwald this morning. The first two questions for oral answer from Michael MHK David Cannan both dealt with the issue. Chief Minister Tony Brown http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24918isleofman.comLocal Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24918Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:23:30 GMTManx RadioThe newly elected MLC Phil Braidwood has thanked all those who voted for him during yesterday's election. Mr Braidwood got through on the first round of voting with 20 votes out of a possible 24. He's also paid tribute to hi http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24917isleofman.comLocal Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24917Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:34:00 GMTLiz Corlett'Island of barbed wire' under spotlight in series of Manx National Heritage events http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24916isleofman.comLocal Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24916Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:46:00 GMTLiz CorlettDavid Gray House, the Island's probation, bail and after-care hostel, has won two national awards in recognition of 'excellence' in the service it provides. http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24915isleofman.comLocal Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24915Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:11:01 GMTManx RadioThe chairman of the Liberal Vannin Party and the former managing director of the Sefton Hotel have confirmed they will stand in the Douglas East by-election. Chris Robertshaw will contest the seat made vacant following Phil Braidwo http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24914isleofman.comLocal Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24914Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:08:37 GMTManx RadioNewly-elected members of the Legislative Council will be sworn in at a special ceremony in Douglas this morning (Tuesday) before joining Tynwald’s sitting. At a public sitting at 10am, they’ll take their oaths to serve the Island a http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24913isleofman.comLocal Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24913Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:07:32 GMTManx RadioBanner waving campaigners concerned at the ending of the Reciprocal Health Agreement are looking for people to join in a demonstration at lunchtime today (Tuesday). Organisers are hoping to be joined by medal-wearing veterans and m http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24912isleofman.comLocal Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24912Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:07:32 GMTManx RadioTynwald looks set to be dominated by the issue of the Reciprocal Health Agreement again this morning (Tuesday) as politicians discuss a DHSS insurance scheme and ministers face questions on the subject. The order paper has 10 quest http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24911isleofman.comLocal Newshttp://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=24911Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:07:32 GMTManx RadioPolice in Douglas have rejected suggestions the town's new cafe for young people is becoming a magnet for trouble makers. Cafee Laare on Lord Street provides a safe meeting place for youngsters, after school, in the evenings and at