Bishop understands need for debate
The subject of whether the Lord Bishop should have a vote in Tynwald came up again recently.
The current Bishop Peter Eagles understands why people question whether this is democratic.
He says there was Island representation on the panel that appointed him and offers a different perspective:
Rest of day's Manannan sailings cancelled
Steam Packet engineers to work on issue overnight
Reservoir to be drained following valve failure
Faults at Clypse Reservoir in Onchan found during routine inspection
Port Erin Commissioners find 'dangerous' litter on beach
It says people have a personal responsibility to clear up after themselves
Ballaugh Commissioners to cut down 200-year-old tree due to Dutch Elm Disease
However, a native tree will be planted in its place and dedicated to a local hero
Engineers 'continuing to work on a fix' onboard Manannan
This afternoon's sailings subject to delay or cancellation