Chief Minister: 'AG not out to silence debate'
Moghrey Mie — Sunday, 16 August 2026
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Lead Story
Chief Minister: 'AG not out to silence debate'
• Concerns over wind farm guidance issued to HoK candidates.
• The chief minister says he doesn’t believe the attorney general wanted to silence debate on the proposed Moor Vannin Offshore Wind Farm.
• Walter Wannenburgh KC has previously advised General Election candidates on the subject saying any future ministers who have already made public statements supporting or rejecting the proposal, prior to a formal decision, ’would need to declare a conflict and recuse themselves.
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Almanac · Daily readings
Today on the island
Light rain, 13°C (55°F), wind 1 mph
Douglas
13°C
Light rain · High 16° · Low 12°
Wind
1mph
Light
High Tide
14:42
6.51m · Douglas
Aurora · NOAA
Kp 1
Not visible
Around the Island · 11 stories
The local news that matters this morning
Here's all the news from our island from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
Manx Radio · Island News · 11:00
Chauffeur needed to provide 'professional and discreet service' for VIPs
• Opportunity to work at 'heart of Island’s constitutional and ceremonial life.
• Government House is searching for a new butler and chauffeur to provide a professional and discreet service’ for senior officials and VIPs.
• It’s trying to find someone highly professional, practical and adaptable’ for the deputy house manager role.
3FM · Transport · 11:55
Some airlines misleading about IOM travel documents, says government
• The government says some airlines have been giving passengers misleading information about travel documents needed to visit the Isle of Man.
• The Treasury says those who have valid immigration status don’t need Electronic Travel Authorisation documents to come here.
• It’s after some carriers caused confusion because they misunderstood the rules and gave the wrong information to fliers.
3FM · Island News · 10:55
King Williams College FOI request handled properly, says commissioner
• The Island's Information Commissioner says the Treasury dealt with a Freedom of Information request properly.
• Dr Alexandra Delaney-Bhattacharya says those behind the request about loan funding for King Williams College asked for a review when they received redacted information.
• The ICO found Treasury went through the proper process when it decided to make the redactions, and had clearly considered a public interest test.
IoM Today · Sport · 12:29
Isle of Man athletes continue dominant form in Northern League
• The league is a great opportunity for youngsters to gain experience and there were seven under-18 athletes in the Manx squad.
• Team Isle of Man travelled to the Deeside athletics track in North Wales last weekend for the latest round of the Northern League.
• In hot but breezy conditions, the Manx squad were again dominant winning their third Northwest Division One match in a row.
IoM Today · Culture · 11:01
75 adult learners gather in Peel for Manx language summer school
• Scoill Souree has become a real highlight of the year for many learners.
• Manx Gaelic rang out through the streets of Peel recently as 75 adult learners came together for Culture Vannin’s annual Scoill Souree summer school.
• The week-long event brought together learners from across the Isle of Man and further afield, with around a third of participants travelling to the island from Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, mainland Europe, the United States and Japan.
IoM Today · Transport · 08:00
Work carried out on 29 Isle of Man roads as five-year road programme finished
• And more could take place next summer.
• The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) has completed its 2026 summer surface treatment programme, with work carried out on 29 roads across the island.
• The programme, which comprised micro surfacing and encapsulated surface dressing, was completed towards the end of July.
Manx Radio · Island News · 06:18
Capital ranks worst for Census returns
• And 13.59% of forms outstanding across the Island.
• Douglas has the worst record for returning this year’s Census.
• Provisional data shows the capital’s four constituencies rank in the top five for outstanding forms yet to be returned.
3FM · Island News · 07:22
Commissioners say they're dumping manx.net email address
• A local authority in the west of the Island says it's switching away from its manx.net email address.
• Patrick Commissioners took to Facebook to make the announcement.
• They say in future you’ll be able to contact them by sending emails to [email protected] In its post, the board says its old address can still be used for the time being as it makes the transition.
3FM · Business · 13:55
Commissioners need DOI permission for 21-year car park lease
• Ramsey commissioners are to ask permission to lease a car park to Shoprite.
• They’ve submitted a request to the Department of Infrastructure asking for permission to sign the long-term lease.
• It would see the local authority’s Station Road car park rented to the supermarket chain, which was bought by Tesco, for 21 years.
IoM Today · Sport · 16:00
Coomber and Sorby victorious in Summer Series finale
• Racing was split into two events, with the B race taking to the circuit first.
• The final round of Manx Viking Wheelers’ Summer Series took place at the National Sports Centre last Friday evening, bringing the season to an exciting conclusion.
• The field featured a mix of youth riders, seniors and newcomers to the sport.
IoM Today · Sport · 09:00
Classic TT 2026: Nathan Harrison part of three-rider Greenall team for Formula One race
• He will join Jamie Coward and Brian McCormack in the team.
• Manxman Nathan Harrison will line up with Jamie Coward and Brian McCormack as Greenall Racing field a three-rider line-up in the Formula One Classic TT.
• Both Coward and McCormack will line up on the Kawasaki ZXR750, the most popular bike on the entry list, with Harrison on board the slightly later Kawasaki ZX7R model for the three-lap race that takes place on Wednesday, August 26.
Island Utility · Practical note
Today's practical note
Weather check: Light rain; 13°C this morning; high 16°C / low 12°C; winds around 1 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.
Tide Table · Today
Tides · Douglas
Douglas tide times for today, shown local to the Isle of Man.
02:21
▲ High
7.48m
08:57
▼ Low
0.57m
14:42
▲ High
6.51m
20:53
▼ Low
0.98m
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Today · Laxey Football Club16th Annual Jamie Haslett Memorial Football Tournament
Today · Peel Beach, Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of ManAlice Ashe
Today · Church BendsGrass Autotest 16/08/26
Today · Groudle Glen Railway, OnchanGroudle Glen Railway — Two-train Sunday
Today · 16 Aug 2026–28 Aug 2026 · MMCC Office, The Grandstand, Glencrutchery Road… · Visit IoM.Manx Grand Prix 2026
Today · Silverdale Care Nursing HomeSilverdale Care Summer Fete
Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Isle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour
Today · 14 June 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Curraghs Wildlife Park, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Orchid Line Miniature Railway Running Day
Today · 16 Aug 2026–28 Aug 2026 · TT Grandstand, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Classic TT
Today · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5… · Visit IoM.Vintage Motorcycles On Display
Today · 18 May 2026–4 Oct 2026 · The Boat Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6JA · Visit IoM.Guided Aquabike Experience
Today · 19 July 2026–30 Aug 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM.Two Train Summer Sundays
Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Isle of Man Railways Dining Car
Today · 24 July 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of… · Visit IoM.A Taste of the Isle of Man
Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM.Family Trainspotting Challenge
Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM.Steam Teas
Today · 8 July 2026–26 Aug 2026 · Villa Arcade, Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man… · Visit IoM.Wurlitzer Organ Concerts
Tomorrow · 38 Castle Street, Im5 1al Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of…Fun Science IOM Pop-up Event!
Tomorrow · Coffee StationNavigation and Map Reading: Nnas Bronze Award Course
Wed 19 Aug · the Square, CastletownAn Evening of Mediumship
Wed 19 Aug · 19 Aug 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, Castletown, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Mini Manxies: Drama Tots Castles
Wed 19 Aug · Isle of ManVmcc Mgp and Classic TT Rally
Thu 20 Aug · Looky'sBoost Your Career: Summer Speed Interviews
Thu 20 Aug · Launchpad (hillary House)Communities of Practice: Isle of Man Ai Meet-up
Thu 20 Aug · the Copper StillIsle of Man Social Networking Evening
Fri 21 Aug · Launchpad (hillary House)Communities of Practice: Digital Compliance
Fri 21 Aug · Cathedral, Isle of ManDrop In Session
Fri 21 Aug · Mad Jack'sRebirth: Under 18s Emo Night Ii
Fri 21 Aug · 21 Aug 2026 · Cregneash, Isle of Man, Cregneash, Isle of Man, IM9… · Visit IoM.Little Makers: Little Birdhouse Design Workshop
Sat 22 Aug · Mad Jack’sBed Before 11 Presents… Ian Van Dahl (headline Dj Set)
Sat 22 Aug · Peel Centenary CentreYoung Farmers Best Bits Concert
Sat 22 Aug · 22 Aug 2026 · The Great Laxey Mine Railway, Valley Gardens, Laxey… · Visit IoM.I - SpySun 23 Aug · Groudle Glen Railway, OnchanGroudle Glen Railway — Two-train Sunday
Sun 23 Aug · Meayll CircleMeditation At the Meayll Circle
Sun 23 Aug · Mad Jack'sThe Miss Rachel Experience
Sun 23 Aug · 23 Aug 2026 · Jurby Race Circuit, Jurby Airfield, Coast Road, Jurby… · Visit IoM.Jurby Day 2026
Mon 24 Aug · TT Mountain CourseManx Grand Prix 2026 — Final Race Day
Tue 25 Aug · Niarbyl, Isle of ManRockpooling (wildlife Watch)Wed 26 Aug · the Pavilion At Douglas Golf Club, Pulrose Road, Im2…Inclusive Disco Is Back! At the Pavilion, Douglas Golf Club
Wed 26 Aug · 26 Aug 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, Castletown, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Mini Manxies: Creation Station Create Club Up, Up & Away
Wed 26 Aug · 26 Aug 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, Castletown, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Mini Manxies: Creation Station Tiny Treasures (Babies & Toddlers)
Wed 26 Aug · Silverdale GlenRiver Dipping (wildlife Watch)
Wed 26 Aug · the Tynwald Inn & ShopUkejam (south)
Thu 27 Aug · Launchpad (hillary House)Communities of Practice: Esg
Thu 27 Aug · Isle of ManModdey Dhoo Mgp Motorcycle Show - Peel
Thu 27 Aug · 27 Aug 2026 · Creg Malin, Marine Parade, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1PA · Visit IoM.MGP/CLASSIC TT MOTORCYCLE SHOWFri 28 Aug · TT Mountain CourseClassic TT 2026 — Final Day
Fri 28 Aug · Mad JacksHardcore Reloaded
Fri 28 Aug · King William's CollegeIsleofmanjazz Workshop
Fri 28 Aug · 28 Aug 2026–30 Aug 2026 · King William's College, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9… · Visit IoM.Isle of Man Jazz Workshop
Sat 29 Aug · Mad Jack’sBed Before 11: House Classics
Sat 29 Aug · 29 Aug 2026–30 Aug 2026 · Market Square, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9 1NR · Visit IoM.Free Family-Friendly 2-Day Music Festival - Castletown Town SquareSat 29 Aug · Isle of Man Home of Rest For Old HorsesCharity Quiz and Games Night
Sat 29 Aug · 38 Castle Street, Im5 1al Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of…Instrument Painting At the WardSat 29 Aug · Bob's Bar - IOMKen Doherty Snooker Exhibition
Sat 29 Aug · 29 Aug 2026–30 Aug 2026 · Various locations, Various locations, Various… · Visit IoM.Manx International Classic Trial
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