Claims hospitality workers' exemption a win-win
We have to do what’s right to grow the Island’s economy.
Those are the words of Chief Minister Howard Quayle in the week a temporary work permit exemption was introduced to ease staffing shortages in the Manx hospitality sector.
A union has criticised the move and says the focus should be on securing improved conditions and wages for workers.
But the Chief Minister has rubbished suggestions visiting workers will be exploited.
'Significant dredging works' in Douglas Harbour
Talks taking place over mitigation measures as sailing schedule disrupted
'Operational reasons' and tidal restrictions delay Heysham sailing schedule
Manxman's crossings held up overnight and throughout Good Friday
Coastguard team rescues two-year-old Jack Russell "Teddy"
Cliff technician winched down to collect him from Laxey cliffside
New child employment rules come into force
Tynwald approved them in December 2025
'Operational reasons' delay Heysham sailing
Manxman to depart more than two hours behind schedule