Charity worker announces Malew election bid

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        July 5, 2026

Charity worker announces Malew election bid

Moghrey Mie — Sunday, 5 July 2026
Another candidate has declared their intention to stand in the general election for Arbory, Castletown… Plus: Minister acknowledges challenges facing hospitality…
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Charity worker announces Malew election bid
• Another candidate has declared their intention to stand in the general election for Arbory, Castletown and Malew.
• Juan Christian says he wants restructure Manx Care and be a champion for the futures of the Island’s children.
• The charity worker also wants to focus on improving footfall for hospitality businesses.
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Overcast, 15°C (60°F), wind 10 mph
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15:43
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The local news that matters this morning
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Manx Radio · Politics · 06:37
Minister acknowledges challenges facing hospitality industry
• Chris Thomas says recruitment rules are adding to the pressures facing the sector.
• The treasury minister has reaffirmed his support for the hospitality industry on the Isle of Man after concerns were raised about a shortage of chefs on the Island.
• Andrew Gibbs, chair of the Jaks Group, says a lack of staff to fill those roles has forced the business to stop serving lunchtime meals from Monday to Thursday.
3FM · Island News · 17:55
New Deputy High Bailiff needed - could it be you?
• Could you be the Island's next Deputy High Bailiff?
• The full-time position is up for grabs, with invitations for applications to help oversee the Island’s summary and civil courts.
• The Lieutenant Governor will make a final decision from candidates with at least seven year’s experience as barristers, solicitors or advocates.
Manx Radio · Island News · 11:05
'Really special', says charity as historic furniture returns to Island
• Charles Rennie Mackintosh sideboard on display at Knockaloe.
• A charity has said it’s ’really special’ that a historical piece of furniture has returned to the Island.
• The Centre for WW1 Internment at Knockaloe has been donated a sideboard designed by Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, that was built in the camp.
3FM · Island News · 12:34
Racer appeals for return of missing awning
• An Island racer has threatened to break fingers after his awning went missing from the Southern 100 paddock.
• Paul Cassidy took to Facebook to appeal for its return, saying the incident happened some time on Friday, July 3 or Saturday, July 4.
• In his post, he says those responsible snapped cable ties securing it to a fence - adding nearby CCTV was also being checked.
IoM Today · Culture · 13:05
Manx National Heritage's summer events programme announced
• It features everything from outdoor theatre and family trails to hands-on workshops, STEM activities and creative play.
IoM Today · Business · 12:00
Isle of Man firm secures ISO certification for AI governance
• This is a proud moment for us and for the Isle of Man.
• The firm, which is the parent company of ScaleMind AI and Dynamic HR, did so with zero non-conformances raised by auditors.
• The island business designs and operates AI and workforce management solutions for organisations across hospitality, retail, finance, construction and shipping.
IoM Today · Sport · 11:58
Manx athletes excel in Northern Track and Field League
• The islanders are top of the six-team West 1S Division standings.
• This meant the islanders strengthened their position at the top of the six-team West 1S Division standings.
• The Manx squad amassed an impressive 448 points, finishing nearly 100 points clear of their nearest rivals and extending their overall league lead after two of the four matches.
IoM Today · Sport · 07:00
Preview: Southern 100 welcomes the Isle of Man TT lap record holder
• Peter Hickman is set to make his debut at the Billown meeting.
• The other was Michael Dunlop 10 years ago.
• It is amazing to think that throughout the 1960s and the remainder of the 21st century no other outright TT lap record holder has contested the Southern until now.
Manx Radio · Politics · 09:46
Government issues clarification on proposed changes to public housing policy
• "There is no proposal to reduce the 10-year residency requirement".
• Government has issued a clarification regarding proposed changes to the public sector housing (allocation) policy.
• It says there has been concern amongst existing and prospective public housing applicants following misrepresentation of the changes on social media.
Manx Radio · Island News · 09:47
DHSC 'considering policy options' as Hyperbaric Chamber calls for more funding
• Charity also on the lookout for more volunteers.
• The Department of Health and Social Care has met with the Isle of Man Hyperbaric Chamber amid calls from the charity for government support.
• The chamber has recently undergone a £1.5 million renewal project, thanks to fundraisers and benefactors, and it’s hoping to reopen later this year.
Manx Radio · Transport · 06:39
Government 'supporting' Strix after announcement of Ramsey factory closure
• Department for Enterprise responds.
• The Department for Enterprise says it will lend its support to Strix, following the company’s announcement that it is to close its factory in Ramsey.
• The firm, which designs, manufactures and supplies kettle safety controls, is transferring the base’s operations to China at the loss of a number of jobs.
3FM · Health · 13:55
Warning over beach work in Douglas next week
• Douglas Council is asking people to take care on the beach as it shifts sand around from next week.
• Re-profiling work will get underway from Tuesday, July 7 between Broadway and the Empress Hotel.
• Heavy machinery will be moving sand from the seawall to the Loch Promenade end of the beach.
3FM · Health · 09:55
Woman releases fundraising poetry book
• A book of poetry has been published by a local author in aid of cancer charities.
• Dawn Midwood from Ramsey has released a collection of poems called From The Heart in aid of cancer charities.
• Dawn was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October 2022 and released the book to raise money for three charities - Hospice Isle of Man, Mannin Cancer Help Centre, and Pancreatic Cancer UK.
IoM Today · Culture · 10:00
Book review: 'A coming out story with a difference'
• Both titles are available at the Port Erin and Ramsey Bridge Bookshops.
• John-Calum Macleod was raised in the Isle of Harris in a community with strict adherence to the Presbyterian church and a well-practised ability to hold the deepest of secrets in plain sight.
• His return from university and strained reabsorption back into his homeland and language, family rifts and contradictions, sees lives unravelling and the unsaid finally being said aloud.
IoM Today · Island News · 08:00
New app puts Ramsey's street art on the map
• Interactive trail helps residents and visitors discover the town’s growing collection of murals.
• The linked report gives the source-specific context for "New app puts Ramsey's street art on the map".
IoM Today · Weather · 05:30
Douglas weather: cloudy Saturday with little chance of rain and a high of 20°C
• Cloudy skies are expected to dominate the weather in Douglas and the surrounding area on Saturday.
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Mon, 6 Jul 2026 · Tynwald Court · official source
06 Jul 2026 Tynwald Day Order Paper
Treasury (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2025
Global Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) Order 2024 (Confirmation) Act 2025
Reproductive Rights Act 2025
Statute Law Revision Act 2025
Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) (Amendment) Act 2026
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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 · Legislative Council · official source
Legislative Council proceedings
Members asked seven oral questions and ministers answered them in the chamber.
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Tue, 23 Jun 2026 · House of Keys · official source
House of Keys proceedings
Who was there: The Speaker and 23 other Members in the Chamber.
Members asked eight oral questions and ministers answered them in the chamber.
Members asked oral questions and ministers answered them in the chamber.
Next sitting: the House rose at 11.32am and adjourned to Tuesday 30th June 2026..
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Tue, 23 Jun 2026 · Legislative Council · official source
Legislative Council proceedings
NHS reform: Ms Christian's National Health Service Reform Bill went through clause-by-clause scrutiny. Mr Hooper, Mrs Corlett and Mrs Poole-Wilson moved amendment groups; many carried, while several contested amendments were defeated.
Entity registration: Mr Johnston’s Verification of Entity Registration Bill went through clause scrutiny. Mrs Corlett moved eight amendments and they were carried; the amended clauses were ordered to stand part.
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Latest news · official updates · official source
Latest official Tynwald news
Fri, 3 Jul 2026: Official update: Your Guide to the Tynwald Weekend.
Thu, 4 Jun 2026: Official update: Applications Open for Parliamentary Internship 2026-27.
Fri, 29 May 2026: Official update: Tynwald Day 2026.
Wed, 20 May 2026: The House of Keys has added an extra sitting, so readers should expect more business than the normal calendar showed.
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Sitting calendar · upcoming dates · official source
Upcoming sitting dates
Tue, 21 Jul 2026: Sitting — Tue, 21 Jul 2026
Tue, 20 Oct 2026: Sitting — Tue, 20 Oct 2026
Tue, 3 Nov 2026: Sitting — Tue, 3 Nov 2026
Tue, 10 Nov 2026: Sitting — Tue, 10 Nov 2026
Tue, 17 Nov 2026: Sitting — Tue, 17 Nov 2026
Tue, 24 Nov 2026: Sitting — Tue, 24 Nov 2026
Tue, 1 Dec 2026: Sitting — Tue, 1 Dec 2026
Tue, 8 Dec 2026: Sitting — Tue, 8 Dec 2026
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Source: Tynwald RSS + website · https://tynwald.org.im/spfile?file=/business/opqp/opqp/2026-PP-0125.pdf
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Tynwald Day (Laa Tinvaal) — the national day. Laws are proclaimed at Tynwald Hill, St John's.
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