Isle of Man News from Friday, February 21st, 2025
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Weather warning issued with more wind on the way
Deep low currently near Nova Scotia will track across the Atlantic this weekend
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Treasury minister promises to look at VAT thresholds for businesses
Alex Allinson says he was constrained before Budget by ongoing talks with the UK
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Police officers helping vulnerable people 'stretched beyond capacity'
Minister welcomes additional funding for more staff
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Twenty-year-old becomes first female to achieve 'significant' fishing qualification
Isla Gale praised by Isle of Man Maritime after passing 'crucial' exam
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No equality assessment ahead of decision to scrap MiCard
But minister hopes changes will be positive for elderly, disabled and frail
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Island monitoring big rise in norovirus cases in UK
No similar rise in hospital cases at Noble's
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Manx Care apologises to MHK for 'sweeping and incorrect statements' comment
Health provider says an investigation into the matter is underway
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Strong winds affecting airport
Some flights may be disrupted
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Peel Commissioners to move forward with Marine Parade plans
It was discussed at its latest public meeting
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Steam Packet policy changes 'not compromising' on safety
Further mitigating measures introduced to group bookings after relaxing adult-to-child ratio
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Renewed call for reform of Budget process
Speakers says he's made several attempts to overhaul system previously
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Work already done on scrapped bills 'not lost', says minister
Reasons for dropping bills range from resourcing to timing
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Kensington Arts celebrates tenth year in national programme with new play 'Ravers'
Each year the National Theatre commissions ten new plays