Manx Newscast

Tynwald has approved changes to how the Island's Minimum Wage is calculated and reviewed. It means any future alterations to the rate of pay will be based on Median Earnings, while a previous commitment to align the rate with the Living Wage will be abandoned. In this edition of Newscast we hear from Treasury Minister Alex Allinson and Speaker of the House of Keys and Chair of the Select Comm...

In this episode, we hear about a gathering of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators at the Maritime UK/ Isle of Man Maritime Coastal Powerhouse event. It was jointly organised by Isle of Man Maritime and Maritime UK. Chief Executive of Maritime UK Chris Shirling-Rooke MBE spoke to Beth Espey live on Update.

How do our politicians feel about Tynwald Day? We've been finding out at this year's event:

Raz McVeighty, a familiar face at the former Bushy's Brew Pub on Victoria Street and the Rover's Return, has died. Mr McVeighty was instantly recognisable for his unique style, and he was the inspiration for the character on the logo of Bushy's Goth IPA. In this edition of Newscast, Bushy's Brewery Founder Martin Brunnschweiler pays tribute.

Simon Richardson talks to delegates - Gerron Thomas Head of AML/CFT, Jamaica, Minister for Treasury, Montenegro, Anastasia Perucica and Jermaine Jarvis, Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue and Tax Department, Antigua & Barbuda. Firstly Gerrom Thomas who's attending the Programme for the first time.

Do you know a teenager or young adult living with serious allergies or at risk of anaphylaxis?  They're being invited to attend a free allergy and anaphylaxis awareness session at Keyll Darree on the Noble’s Hospital site this afternoon (Wednesday 2 July, 4:30pm – 6pm). It will be led by Tracey Dunn, Education and AllergyWise Manager at Anaphylaxis UK, in partnership...

A new bus route including a service to Cregneash will operate year-round seven days a week. The 8S service will connect Peel and Foxdale with the south of the Island, including the Sound via Cregneash. It will also serve the Airport, Castletown, Port Erin and Port St Mary. Breaking the news on the Mannin Line this afternoon, Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood said she hopes the route will be...

The final of the Innovation Challenge 2025 took place at the Comis Hotel on 26 June. It's an initiative that's run by the agencies within the Department for Enterprise and you can find out more about how it works here. The winners of each category were: Fintech - Binderr Date and AI - Early Ideas IOM Tandem Cleantech - Lnk Technologies Biosphere - Big Bower Beth Espey spoke to all the winners.

Hundreds of people are being invited to dash across Peel promenade later this summer...dressed as dinosaurs. The organisers of the 'world's largest unofficial T-rex run', which took place on Douglas promenade last year, have announced they're taking the event out west. So-called 'T-Fest' is the brainchild of Expedition Limitless, which is aiming to raise £200,000 in support of The Children’s...

Did you know 70% of people with dementia will go missing at least once? A scheme that encourages carers, family and friends to provide useful information, which could then be used in the event of a vulnerable person going missing, is to be launched here on the Isle of Man. Named for George Herbert - a war veteran of the Normandy landings who had dementia and sadly died whilst he was missing - the...

A government report has warned that key climate targets for the Isle of Man are either at risk or already missed. Delays in electricity decarbonisation and building sector reforms could put legally binding 2030 goals in jeopardy. The 2024-2025 Climate Change Transformation Report also highlights progress in some areas, including business emissions. Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare...

Congratulations to Manx artist Helen Hughes - she’s been shortlisted in an international 'sci-art' competition for her mosaic 'Sacred Love'. It blends maths, randomness and design in a striking visual piece. Helen sat down with Christian Jones, and said it's all about where probability meets spirituality.

Have you hear about the Innovation Challenge 2025? It's a government led initiative which sees people from all over the world bidding to take part. Beth Espey finds out more from Head of Innovation at Digital Isle of Man, Kurt Roosen:

Tynwald was expected to cover a range of talking points, but after several motions were withdrawn, what was likely to be a two-day sitting was reduced to just one. Phil Gawne and Christian Jones take a look back at the proceedings.

The infrastructure minister says a consultation on proposed 20mph zones in residential areas on the Isle of Man will be one 'of the biggest engagement and consultation' pieces the government has ever done.  Currently, Douglas and Onchan residents are being asked for their views on the roll-out of the scheme in their areas.  A drop-in session is being held at the Sea Terminal today with t...

Douglas Council will be introducing a maintenance programme and budget to support the management of its parks.  Chair of the Regeneration and Community Committee Natalie Byron-Teare says 'historically' there hasn't been a programme, but believes if the money is being spent on new equipment it should be maintained to a high standard.  The local authority is in charge of 15 play areas, fiv...

Is enough being done to recognise the role carers play on the Isle of Man? According to a charity that supports them, the answer is no. Crossroads Isle of Man has published the findings of its latest 'State of Caring' report. It's findings reiterated a number of areas of concern, particularly around their wellbeing and the number able to claim Carer's Allowance. Jackie Betteridge is the chari...

Three Isle of Man residents and a Manx-born GP have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours this year. We're hearing from all four of them in this episode of Manx Newscast:

A sponsored memorial bike ride is to get underway next week in memory of Manx police officer Sergeant Stephen Kenneth Hall, who took his own life in November last year. On Monday 16 June (Stephen's birthday!) his friends, and fellow officers, Ady Cannell and Darren Wylde will be taking on a 212km challenge dubbed 'The Long Hall' - in reference to his force identification number...

An organised search of Archallagan Plantation is to get underway on Sunday to look for a missing dog. Elvis the German Shepherd Cross slipped his harness on 28 May - but has been spotted in the plantation several times since then. Bert Bakker is co-ordinating the search. He told Siobhán Fletcher they need as many people as possible - and specifically are appealing to anyone with a drone. PLEA...

It's the first time in 100 years that a sitting president came over to the Island to meet with volunteers.  Rotary provides service and goodwill to create lasting change with three branches locally of Douglas, Onchan and Rushen & Western Mann. President Stephanie Urchick has described this visit as 'a special one'

Political party Liberal Vannin is criticising Treasury’s proposed healthcare levy, calling it “half-baked” and unfair to low earners. The party says higher earners would benefit from a cap, while those on lower incomes bear the brunt. It’s urging Treasury to consider wealth or property-based contributions instead. Christian Jones discusses with party Chair Paul Weatherall.

The HPV virus, which causes 99.7 percent of cervical cancers, is now detected on the Isle of Man well before it gets a chance to develop. That's from Public Health, which has announced the interval between cervical screenings here is to change from three to five years for those aged between 24 and 49. It means that from 1 July, people who test negative at their next screening w...

A disability charity says the failings in adult learning disability care on the Isle of Man are “shocking and stark”. Manx Mencap says families were not surprised by the recent review, but the scale of issues still hit hard. Director Fran Tinkler spoke to Christian Jones.

The Isle of Man Cyber Security Centre says deepfakes are becoming increasingly prevalent on the Island. New government figures show more than 700 suspicious emails were reported to the organisation, along with over 100 scam websites attempting to impersonate Manx businesses. The CSC warns that AI-generated content featuring high-profile Manx politicians and journalists is on the rise, and is urgin...