Unanimous support from court
A strategy to ban the use of single use plastic across government departments has been approved.
The Single Use Plastics Reduction Plan was unanimously agreed in Tynwald today, (18 July) after being presented to members by Environment Minster Geoffrey Boot.
Banning balloon releases, minimising plastics at events, and easier tap water accessibility will come into immediate effect.
MiCard users advised to take money out before the end of the year
Cards are 'hardwired' to stop working from 1 January
'Nothing else could have been done' to save some small fish at Clypse Reservoir
Manx Utilities confirms some died during draining process
'Come back to the table,' says DOI minister
Bus drivers on the IOM have voted in favour of industrial action
Consultation seeks feedback on changes to IOM first time buyer schemes
Proposals include adjusting thresholds and reducing residency requirements