Has the time has come to decide whether the Isle of Man continues to have an indigenous livestock industry?
That question is being posed by the Agriculture Minister as we wait for a better idea of the losses suffered by farmers to their flocks and herds in the last ten days.
Phil Gawne says the overall debate, which started a year ago, is now getting to a crucial point and decisions have to be made soon:
Tynwald approves changes to sitting schedule, including half-term breaks and revised start dates
Measures to avoid school break sittings backed, with earlier October and January starts agreed
Plea to Manx parents to check meningitis vaccination status
It follows the death of two young people in the UK
Bus dispute ‘a considerable way apart’ as talks continue, says infrastructure minister
Tim Crookall optimistic progress is possible despite ongoing strike action and disagreements over contracts and pay structure
Noble's bed capacity exceeding industry-recognised 'safe levels'
The health minister's been responding to an urgent Tynwald question
Island sheep shearer claims fourth at World Championships
Manx contingent returns from New Zealand