Despite energy provider owing millions
Manx Utilities says its relationship with Manx Gas is ‘fine’ despite the energy provider cancelling more than £2 million of ‘inward payments’ to it just before Christmas.
Information released as part of a Freedom of Information […]
First impressions important for visitors says Callister
Ronaldsway Airport needs to be tidied up to ensure visitors aren’t put off return trips to the Isle of Man.
That’s the view of the MHK responsible for the Island’s tourism sector.
Issues with general maintenance, staffing and car […]
The government will continue to hold bus fares at the April 2013 level for as long as possible despite inflationary pressures.
The remarks were made in the House of Keys by infrastructure minister Tim Crookall, who said that so far, ‘inflationary increases have since […]
Gov’t wants 500,000 visitors per year by 2032
The Isle of Man needs accommodation for tourists with all tastes and budgets if it’s to reach its target of 500,000 annual visitors by 2032.
That’s the belief of the political member responsible […]
The chairman of the Manx Utilities Authority has said the recently announced electricity tariff increase of 30% is appropriate for the level of costs expected.
It was announced on March 17 and the rise will be applied in two phases of 15%, with […]
Land owners and stakeholder groups can expect to learn more next week
Are you an avid sea go-er? If so, you’ll be following the Manx Utilities Authority’s Sewage Treatment Strategy blog with great interest.
The authority’s project to instate treatment plants in the […]
All members voted in favour except the Onchan MHK
The only MHK to vote against allowing Manx Gas to set its own tariffs and remove a price freeze says he did so because it was in the best interests of his […]
Price hikes due to ‘difficult period of volatility’
Electricity bills on the Isle of Man will increase by 30 per cent this year due to a ‘difficult period of volatility’.
The price of electricity will rise by 15 per cent from 1 April with […]
The replacement for a historic Isle of Man TT scoreboard will reflect “the heritage and tradition” of over a century of racing, an MHK has said.
Plans […]
Planning application being submitted today
A new, replacement TT scoreboard on Glencrutchery Road will ‘hopefully’ be ready for next year’s races.
That’s from the MHK with political responsibility for motorsport, Rob Callister.
The Department for Enterprise is submitting a planning application today (Friday, 4 […]