Further committee to judge whether ministerial system change is needed

• CLAJ to present findings to Tynwald next month.
• A Tynwald committee set up to examine the ministerial system says a future constitutional committee must decide if changes are necessary.
• After hearing from four chief ministers the Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee will present its findings to Tynwald next month.

Today on the island

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The local news that matters this morning

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Manx Radio · Health06:20 Manx politicians recall dealings with MP tipped to be next prime minister • Burnham was health secretary during negotiations over health agreement. • Andy Burnham could become the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade by mid-July. • Yesterday (22 June) he was sworn-in as the new MP for Makerfield.

Manx Radio · Politics10:35 Chief minister confirms plans for consultation on social media ban • Alfred Cannan says government wants to hear from those who would be affected. • The chief minister has confirmed there’s going to be a public consultation on restrictions on social media for under 16s. • It comes after the UK announced plans to restrict platforms for younger users last week.

Manx Radio · Law14:41 Crime on the Island continues to fall while serious incidents create 'exceptional demand' • Chief Constable Russ Foster's Annual Report published. • There’s been a further reduction in recorded crime on the Isle of Man of 4.5 percent. • The Chief Constable’s Annual Report has been published covering the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

Manx Radio · Island News15:09 As heatwave heads our way, how do we stay safe in the sun? • Island could reach 27 Celsius on Thursday. • Temperatures on the Isle of Man are expected to reach ’up to 26 or possibly 27 degrees Celsius in places’ on Thursday (25 June). • It comes as heatwaves are already causing widespread disruption across the UK and Europe, with London braced to potentially have its hottest June day on record today (23 June).

Manx Radio · Business12:46 Manx Telecom to fund groundwork for fibre customers • Company says it's removing 'practical barrier'. • Manx Telecom says it will pay for the specialist groundwork which some properties need in order to connect to the fibre network. • The service will be available to customers with a 36-month contract and will cover work up to 20 metres from a property boundary.

Manx Radio · Weather11:31 Historic steam train to return to Groudle after major rebuild • Annie will be back on the Island's tracks later this month. • An historic steam train is set to return to the Island’s tracks after a major rebuild. • Annie, originally built on the Isle of Man in 1998, underwent an extensive overhaul costing £100,000.

3FM · Island News12:23 Roy Chubby Brown bringing show to Island • A man described as the king of British comedy is coming to the Island. • Comedian Roy ’Chubby Brown’ will take to the stage at the Gaiety Theatre on Thursday, August 20 2027. • Organisers say the ’It’s Only Comedy’ show could be his last ever Isle of Man performance.

3FM · Island News11:39 Manx Utilities reports fall in workplace accidents • Manx Utilities says workplace accidents have fallen by nearly a fifth. • According to the company’s annual report, 22 incidents involving staff were reported between 2025 and 2024. • That’s compared to 27 the year prior.

3FM · Island News09:39 New Dachshund hotel opens in Ramsey • An exclusive new hotel has opened in the north of the Island - and it’s just for sausage dogs. • The Sausage Dog Hotel in Ramsey is the first of its kind on the Isle of Man, offering a dachshund-friendly homestay for your beloved pooch. • Run by husband-and-wife team Holly and Jonathon Roriston, the facility features ramp-assisted areas designed to help protect your little sausage’s joints.

3FM · Politics07:25 Want to help make the Island more accessible? • Could you help the government make the Isle of Man more accessible? • The Department of Infrastructure says it’s looking for volunteers for its Accessibility Steering Group, which aims to improve transport, infrastructure, and services. • No formal qualifications are needed, and the unpaid role would involve six meetings a year to share your experiences and insights as decisions are made.

IoM Today · Culture16:48 Met Office gives view on how long the warm weather will last for the Isle of Man • And it’s a bit of mixed picture for Full Moon festival goers. • While parts of the UK have been sweltering in a heatwave that prompted red weather warnings, the Isle of Man has largely enjoyed pleasantly warm conditions, with spells of cloud and the odd spot of rain. • But it is set to warm up over the next couple of days, with Thursday expected to be the hottest day of the week and highs of 26C.

IoM Today · Politics16:05 Isle of Man Government 'not waiting for UK strategy' on violence against women • We are taking action now to reduce the harm caused by violence against women and girls.

IoM Today · Island News15:58 Isle of Man students can get free meningitis vaccination before heading to UK universities • The UK recently announced a one-off, time-limited MenB vaccination programme ahead of the 2026 academic year. • The practical point for households is who is eligible, when services are available, and what people need to do next.

IoM Today · Culture15:16 Isle of Man Bird Club invites public to participate in 'Swift Walk' • Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book in advance. • The guided walk will take place on Sunday, June 28, meeting outside the Gelatory in Market Place at 9pm. • Led by Liz Charter of the Isle of Man Bird Club, the event will focus on locating swift nesting sites within the town and raising awareness of the challenges facing these extraordinary birds.

IoM Today · Culture14:18 New art exhibition showcases diverse creative expressions • TRACES’ features the work of 31 Manx artists. • The exhibition stems from a call issued around a year ago to members of the Creative Network, a voluntary collective of approximately 75 Manx artists. • Participants were invited to respond to the theme Traces, producing artworks that examine the physical, emotional and historical marks that shape our lives, identities and environments.

IoM Today · Business10:32 Inside the former Isle of Man pub transformed into brunch spot • It’s been given a new lease of life. • Brunch Club officially opened its doors. • The business has taken over the former Liverpool Arms pub, a prominent building on the approach to Laxey village which had stood empty for a number of years following its closure.

Manx Radio · Island News17:55 Castletown Commissioners celebrating 130 years of Poulsom Park • Event has been organised to commemorate anniversary. • A celebratory event for the 130th anniversary of Poulsom Park is being held this weekend. • Castletown Commissioners says the area is the ’greatest gift’ ever given to the town and, as part of the day, will be replicating the first parade held in 1896.

Manx Radio · Transport14:34 Cost of a passport set to increase this summer • Treasury says higher fees will mirror fees introduced in the UK earlier this year. • The cost of a passport is set to increase for Manx residents later this summer. • Treasury Minister Chris Thomas will bring an amendment to the Passport Fees Order to Tynwald next month.

Manx Radio · Island News11:54 Water quality in Peel to improve ahead of 2027 bathing season • But screening equipment will be operational by this September. • It’s hoped the new sewage treatment works in Peel will be fully operational by the end of next year. • The chair of Manx Utilities has been providing an update to members in the House of Keys this morning (23 June).

Manx Radio · Island News11:13 Residents urged to report basking shark sightings • Same goes for whales, dolphins and porpoises. • The Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch is asking members of the public to report basking sharks. • It says ’sightings have been strewn all over Facebook’ over the last few days but it’s becoming difficult to find the details to log them.

Manx Radio · Island News06:19 Review of drug sentencing needed as a 'matter of urgency' • DHA asked to take action after failed appeals from convicted drug dealers. • Government should conduct a review into sentences for drug offences as a matter of urgency. • That’s the view of a Judge of Appeal, and two deemsters, who’ve called on the Department of Home Affairs to take action saying it’s time for the matter to be revisited.

Manx Radio · Island News06:16 Visiting farmer highlights importance of observation in farming • Tom Fairfax warns a lot of conventionally farmed soil isn't hugely active. • Keeping the ground healthy for farming is all about observation, but it’s a skill we’re beginning to lose. • That’s from a UK farmer who’s been visiting the Island as part of a Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group - or FWAG - workshop.

Manx Radio · Business06:14 Hopes Peel's 'Big Sale' will help provide business boost to high street • Fourth Yn Creck Mooar to take place in July. • The organisers of Peel’s Big Sale’ say they’re hoping this year’s event will provide a welcome boost to the high street. • The fourth Yn Creck Mooar will take place on 4 July between 11am and 3pm.

Manx Radio · Island News06:12 Only 20% of Nunnery campus can be used for shops as permission granted for change of use • Site will shift from educational to mixed use site. • Permission has been granted for the Nunnery to change from an educational site to mixed use. • But only a maximum of 20 percent of the site can be used for shops following concerns from Douglas City Council.

3FM · Island News13:52 Fire station open morning this weekend • Kirk Michael's fire station will be open to the public this weekend. • On Saturday, people can meet the crew, see the fire engines and learn more about the service. • There will also be family activities including games, entertainment, and a raffle raising money for The Firefighters Charity.

IoM Today · Island News16:23 Long-awaited roundabout pushed back as costs climb past £2m • We had planned to start works in September, but that is not going to happen. • Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall confirmed in the House of Keys on Tuesday that the scheme has increased in cost by around £600,000 since it was first approved in 2021, taking the overall price to £2.1 million. • He also told members that a further £400,000 will be needed to manage coal tar at Turkeylands Quarry, where planning approval has now been granted for temporary storage and processing for use across a range of Department of…

3FM · Transport10:20 Closures scheduled for Beinn-y-Phott Road • There's a series of closures planned for work on the Beinn-y-Phott Road from this week. • The road will shut between its junctions with the Mountain Road and the Sartfell Road from 6am to 6pm on Sunday, June 28 and Sunday, July 5. • There’ll also be closures during the same times on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18.

3FM · Transport08:55 It only takes minutes to change matrix signs, says DOI • The Department of Infrastructure says it only takes minutes to change the matrix signs showing if the Mountain Road is open or closed. • It faced a Freedom of Information request claiming the signs wrongly showed the route as open in practice week, and police told them it could take an hour to update the electronic noticeboards.

3FM · Island News07:11 DoI doesn't know about coastguard salaries • The Department of Infrastructure says it doesn't know how much its coastguards are paid. • A Freedom of Information request asked for the total wage cost of the service, which falls under the DoI’s harbours division. • In its response, the department said it doesn’t have the information asked for - only how many hours were worked.

IoM Today · Law16:27 Concern grows for missing man as police issue appeal • Anyone who knows where Brandon may be is urged to contact Police as soon as possible on 631212. • The wider point is public safety, confidence in enforcement, and whether residents need to change what they do next.

IoM Today · Law14:41 Businessman rode off from police after officers tried to stop him • Officers turned on their blue lights and siren but he rode away. • Daniel Sowerby, 24, was also using a fraudulent registration mark and has been banned from the roads for a year. • Prosecuting advocate Hazel Carroon told magistrates that police saw Sowerby riding a Sur-Ron electric motorcycle in Braddan on June 2, at 12.30pm.

IoM Today · Culture13:28 Boyd wins maiden June festival women’s title • Boyd had the task of facing Tracy Wraight (Castlefields) in the final. • Boyd got in with a double, the first of three consecutive doubles and one of six in total throughout the game playing round pegs to devastating effect to lead 19-11. • Wraight finally got back in on the 13th end, but Boyd ensured there was to be no comeback as she displayed nerves of steel to see the game out with two singles to seal a 21-11 victory.

IoM Today · Sport11:04 Rushen United suffer narrow defeat in final meeting with Blackpool Wren Rovers • The pair first met in 2002. • Rushen United Football Club welcomed Blackpool Wren Rovers to Croit Lowey recently for what marked the third and final meeting between the clubs. • The fixture carried echoes of the past.

IoM Today · Island News11:00 Teenage drug dealer spared prison because of his age at time of offences • He was using social media as a drug shop, with prices and availability advertised. • The wider point is public safety, confidence in enforcement, and whether residents need to change what they do next.

IoM Today · Business07:00 Takeaway worker taking family firm to tribunal is revealed to be owner’s son • Hearing told worker secretly accessed father’s phone before confrontation over his future at the kiosk.

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Tomorrow · 25 - 27 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyThe Good Life - the Service Players

Tomorrow · Gaiety Theatre, Isle of Man · alleventsThe Good Life

Fri 26 Jun · 26 June 2026–28 June 2026 · Villa Marina, Promenade, Douglas, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Scooter Rally

Today · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreExhibition Preview: Connected To All Things By Gary Bennett

Today · Peel RNLI Lifeboat Station · alleventsMine's A Shanty Peel RNLI Fundraiser

Today · Broadway Cinema · villa gaietyNational Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Today · King William's College, Im9 1tp Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsThe Last Supper By Reckless Sleepers

Today · St Mary's On the Harbour · manx radioWesthill House - the History and Heritage, A Talk By David Bellamy

Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of Man Sea Terminal, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM12RF · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour

Today · 14 June 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Curraghs Wildlife Park, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of Man, IM7 5EA · Visit Isle of ManOrchid Line Miniature Railway Running Day

Today · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TA · Visit Isle of ManVintage Motorcycles On Display

Today · 18 May 2026–4 Oct 2026 · The Boat Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6JA · Visit Isle of ManGuided Aquabike Experience

Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Railways Dining Car

Today · 24 - 25 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyMasters of the Universe

Today · 24 June 2026–28 June 2026 · SUPERCAR ISLAND, THROUGHOUT THE ISLE OF MAN, ISLE OF MAN, ISLE OF MAN, IM1 1AR · Visit Isle of ManPetrolheadonism Supercar Island

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManFamily Trainspotting Challenge

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManSteam Teas

Tomorrow · Loch Promenade Church · alleventsBeneficial Ownership Compliance – the 2026 Approach

Tomorrow · the Draw · alleventsChurch of Cash At the Draw Summer Concert Series

Tomorrow · Comis Hotel (mount Murray Hotel) · digital isle of man & alleventsInnovation Challenge Finale 2026

Tomorrow · Manx Legion · manx radioLunch Club

Tomorrow · Age Concern Health & Wellbeing 50+ Ace Place · manx radioManx Deaf Society Awareness Session

Tomorrow · 39 Victoria Street, Im1 2lf Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsSummer Drinks Event

Fri 26 Jun · Samis At the Bradda Glen · alleventsA Taste of Cairo Dinner Show In Port Erin

Fri 26 Jun · Launchpad (hillary House) · alleventsCommunities of Practice: Digital Compliance

Fri 26 Jun · Rosehill Farm Apartments · visit isle of man & allevents (douglas) & visitor events calendarFull Moon Festival

Fri 26 Jun · Artreach Studios · alleventsGlaze Session - Friday 26th June

Fri 26 Jun · Comis Hotel & Golf Resort · alleventsLiverpool and Isle of Man Chambers – Working Together

Fri 26 Jun · Ballakilpheric Chapel · manx radioPeter Kelly's "memories" Part 2

Fri 26 Jun · 26 Jun - 02 Jul · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyDisclosure Day

Fri 26 Jun · 26 Jun - 31 Jul · Dragons Castle · Villa GaietyPop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

Fri 26 Jun · 26 June 2026 · Dhoon Glen, IM7 1HL · Visit Isle of ManGlass Flowers

Sat 27 Jun · St Ninian's Church & Parish Centre · allevents130 Years In the Making: the Dcu Summer Concert

Sat 27 Jun · Peel Beach, Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents3 Million - 27th June

Sat 27 Jun · Victoria Hall, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man · allevents80s Disco 🪩

Sat 27 Jun · Laxey, Isle of Man · manx radio & visit isle of man & alleventsA Manx Day Out In Laxey

Sat 27 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioBalley Cashtal Market

Sat 27 Jun · Douglas City Library · manx radioCash Compass

Sat 27 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioDouglas Choral Union: Summer Concert

Sat 27 Jun · Mooragh Lake Car Park · alleventsGran Fondo Isle of Man Guided Ride

Sat 27 Jun · Isle of Man Clay Pigeon Shooting Club Range · hospice isle of manHospice Clay Pigeon Shoot

Sat 27 Jun · Raad Ny Foillan, Isle of Man · hospice isle of man & visitor events calendarHospice Ultramann 2026

Sat 27 Jun · North Quay · manx radioJazz & Blues Festival (north Quay Live)

Sat 27 Jun · King William's College, Im9 1tp Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsLes Liaisons Dangereuses - National Theatre Live

Sat 27 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioMannanan 2026 Model Boat Regatta

Sat 27 Jun · St Peters Church · manx radioOnchan Silver Band Night At the Movies

Sat 27 Jun · Samis At the Bradda Glen · alleventsOpen Level Belly Dancing Class At Sami's Bradda Glen, Port Erin

Sat 27 Jun · Douglas Promenade, Isle of Man · alleventsPetrolheadonism Cars and Coffee Event 2026

Sat 27 Jun · the Railway Inn · alleventsPresentation Evening

Sat 27 Jun · Town Hall Port St Mary · alleventsPride Film Festival - Rocky Horror Picture Show

Sat 27 Jun · Mannanan House, Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsRevolution To the Max! Lifting Fun Day

Sat 27 Jun · St German's Cathedral · manx radio & alleventsRushen Silver Band & Ballafesson Brass Concert

Sat 27 Jun · Zen At the Glen · alleventsSecret Gig In the Glen 🌿

Sat 27 Jun · Samis At the Bradda Glen · alleventsTaste of Cairo Dinner Show

Sat 27 Jun · Centenary Centre · centenary centre & peel onlineThe Houghton Weavers

Sat 27 Jun · 27 June 2026 · Laxey Upper Village (Various Locations), Laxey, Isle of Man · Visit Isle of ManA Manx Day Out In Laxey

Sat 27 Jun · 27 June 2026 · Douglas Quay, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM9 1HP · Visit Isle of ManAtla Race the Sun

Sat 27 Jun · 27 June 2026 · Douglas Quay, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM9 1HP · Visit Isle of ManIOM Steam Packet UltraMann

Sun 28 Jun · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & allevents130 Years In the Making: the Dcu Summer Concert

Sun 28 Jun · Douglas Prom · alleventsAnnual Horse Tram Pull

Sun 28 Jun · St Catherines Church Hall · manx radioAntiques & Collectables Fair

Sun 28 Jun · Unit 11, White Hoe Industrial Estate, Old Castletown Road, Douglas, Isle of Man · alleventsBike Meet

Sun 28 Jun · Archallagan Plantation · alleventsCycle 360 Gravel & Xc Mtb Series - Round 2

Sun 28 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · manx radioDouglas Choral Union: Summer Concert

Sun 28 Jun · Port Erin Breakwater · alleventsMermaid's Cove Glass Bottomed Kayak Adventure

Sun 28 Jun · Peel, Isle of Man · alleventsSummer Fling - Fashion Fling 2.0

Mon 29 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreMananan 50: Roscoe Piano Trio

Tue 30 Jun · Unit 1, the Old Gasworks, Mill Road, Im5 1ax Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents★new★ Meet & Make * Art Social * 30th June

Tue 30 Jun · Hillary House, Prospect Hill, Im1 1eq Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsFrom Founder Hustle To Scalable Operations - Lisa Karran

Tue 30 Jun · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manGitex Europe 2026

Tue 30 Jun · Best Western Palace Hotel Casino · alleventsIfrs Update

Tue 30 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreMananan 50: Ashlishyn Noa (new Visions)

Wed 1 Jul · the Manx Legion Club · alleventsDouglas Swing Dance Class

Wed 1 Jul · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreEac Book Circle: Behind the Beautiful Forevers By Katherine Boo

Wed 1 Jul · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan · groudle glen railwayGroudle Glen Railway — Wednesday Evening Services

Wed 1 Jul · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manIgb L!ve 2026

Wed 1 Jul · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreJuly & August Events At the Eac

Wed 1 Jul · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMananan 50: Seamas Carey Presents Community Service

Wed 1 Jul · Castletown Methodist Church · manx radioSummer Concert

Wed 1 Jul · Vagabonds Rugby Club · hospice isle of manThe Big Corporate Challenge For Hospice

Wed 1 Jul · House of Manannan · manx radioTraces Exhibition

2026-07-05 · St John's · Moghrey Mie calendarTynwald Day

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