The Chief Minister says he believes events which led to the Douglas East by-election fraud trial are a ‘one-off’.
Allan Bell was speaking after three people were convicted of fraud following a six week trial, costing an estimated £3 million.
He’s confident any lessons that need to be learned from the May 2010 contest will be and does not think election trusts - where candidates receive financial backing, sometimes anonymously - will be a factor in Manx elections ever again.
Government 'well capable' of offering energy support if needed, says Chief Minister
Alfred Cannan has been questioned about the conflict in the Middle East
Risk to Island of meningitis 'very low indeed'
Public Health Isle of Man offers reassurances amidst UK outbreak
'A quiet man in the shadows who did so much for this Island'
Friends and family pay tribute to Chris Barr
Steam Packet reports higher revenue and busiest passenger year since 2007, despite dip in profit
Directors’ report show growth in passenger and freight income in 2024, while costs rose and the company seeks more time to replace Manannan
"Every hero should know how to do a proper ponytail!"
New event hopes to help teach dads how to do their daughter's hair