Scientist to stand for election in Onchan

Agenda includes: Financial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 · National Health Service Reform Bill 2026 · Verification of Entity Registration Bill 2026.

        May 24, 2026

Scientist to stand for election in Onchan

Moghrey Mie — Sunday, 24 May 2026
Dr Rachel Glover seeking a seat in the House of Keys Plus: 'Knowledge is power' when it comes to Alzheimer's di…
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Sunday 24 May 2026
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Scientist to stand for election in Onchan
• Dr Rachel Glover seeking a seat in the House of Keys.
• The scientist instrumental in setting up the Island’s covid testing regime is to stand in this year’s House of Keys General Election.
• Dr Rachel Glover, founder of Taxa Genomics, has declared her intention to stand as a candidate for Onchan.
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Almanac · Daily readings
Today on the island
Clear, 11°C (52°F), wind 4 mph
Douglas
11°C
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High Tide
06:27
5.87m · Douglas
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Around the Island · 20 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 News12:15
'Knowledge is power' when it comes to Alzheimer's diagnosis
• Alzheimer’s Society Isle Of Man Branch has been the Home Run charity this week.
• The Isle of Man Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society is encouraging residents to reach out to them if they need support.
• This week, the Island has been marking Dementia Action Week 2026.
3FM · Energy11:55
Solar farm for Andreas?
• A company planning to build a renewable energy grid in the north of the Island is to host a public showcase of its proposals next month.
• IPV Flexgen will hold the event at Andreas Parish Hall on Wednesday, June 10 between 10am and 7pm.
• It’s planning to build an anaerobic digester and solar farm on Andreas Airfield, to produce up to 27 megawatts of electricity - around 90 per cent of the Island’s renewable energy target this year.
3FM · Culture13:55
Milky Quayle stars in spectator safety video
• TT organisers have released an online video reminding spectators to stay safe during this year's race festival.
• The video was uploaded to YouTube and stars former rider Milky Quayle giving tips on how to watch the action safely.
• They include staying off the track until the roads open car has passed, keeping out of restricted areas and obeying marshals - who have legal powers during the fortnight.
3FM · Politics17:55
MHK to quiz minister over immigration rule change
• Has the Manx government contacted the UK over proposed changes to immigration rules?
• That’s the question Douglas East MHK Joney Faragher wants Treasury Minister Chris Thomas to answer.
• She’s tabled a question for written reply after the UK said it would double the qualifying period from five to 10 years for permanent settlement.
Manx Radio · Island News07:47
How do you spot counterfeit notes?
• Warning over fake £20 notes circulating on Island.
• A local business is warning people to be on the lookout for fake £20 notes circulating on the Island.
• Charles Leece, from Port Jack Chippy, says one was passed through his till on Monday.
Manx Radio · Island News10:22
'Summerland inquest was an injustice I can't let go'
• Report by BBC Isle of Man.
• The granddaughter of one of the people killed in the Summerland fire disaster on the Isle of Man has said the original inquest verdict was "an injustice" that she "cannot let go".
• About 3,000 people were inside the entertainment complex on Douglas Promenade on the evening of 2 August 1973 when tragedy unfolded.
IoM Today · Business14:00
Corporate sponsor sought for annual Manx Gaelic summer school
• ...we are continuing to see increasing interest from people wanting to learn and use Manx in everyday life.
IoM Today · Sport13:53
Fisk retains Isle of Man junior girls championship title
• The tournament took place at Castletown Golf Links last weekend.
• The 2025 winner of the girls event, Gigi Fisk had home advantage but was up against Eva Moore from Peel, the under-16s island hockey captain.
• The latter had played the course on the previous weekend in the Norma Loundes Memorial Open.
IoM Today · Sport12:55
Team IoM off to winning start in Northern League track and field season
• Conditions were cool and calm, with intermittent showers throughout the day’s competition.
IoM Today · Culture10:00
Culture Vannin column: learning Manx through the internet
• In a world where people retreat into online echo chambers, language learning teaches us to do the opposite.
IoM Today · Island News08:00
Isle of Man TT 2026: Two-time winner reveals why he's missing this year's event
• I owe a lot to the Isle of Man and I’ve put a lot into it.
• Gary Johnson, who has six podium finishes under his belt, has explained that rising costs and mounting pressures behind the scenes have made it impossible to mount a competitive TT campaign for 2026.
• Johnson, who has been a front-running force at the TT for nearly two decades and claimed Supersport victories in 2011 and 2014, said his connection to the island remains as strong as ever, but the numbers no longer add up.
IoM Today · Health07:00
VIDEO: Lieutenant Governor 'chuffed' to pull first pint of Bushy's new fundraising ale
• And every pint of the relaunched Governor’s Ale’ will see 20p donated to Hospice Isle of Man.
Manx Radio · Island News14:05
Red Arrows reduced to seven jets ahead of TT display
• Aerobatic display team slims down formation due to aging aircraft.
• The Red Arrows will be returning to the skies above Douglas Bay this TT albeit with fewer planes in the air.
• The RAF’s aerobatic display team has reduced its fleet of Hawk T1 jets from nine down to seven ahead of a transition to "a future aircraft type".
Manx Radio · Island News08:30
Male red panda joins Wildlife Park to support conservation efforts
• Malik joins Sara, the park's resident nine-year-old female red panda.
• A male red panda has arrived at Curraghs Wildlife Park in support of international conservation efforts for the endangered species.
• Malik, who is nearly two, comes from Madrid Zoo as part of a carefully managed European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) breeding programme.
Manx Radio · Island News06:46
Backlash in Peel over telegraph pole decision
• Planning refusal reversed following appeal.
• Despite planning initially being refused, a number of new telegraph poles could soon be installed in Peel.
• Manx Telecom’s plans, for eight new poles in Bellevue Park and Carmane Close and another in Cronk Rearyt, were rejected by the planning committee over their visual impact.
3FM · Culture15:55
More seats released for sell-out Proclaimers gig!
• The Villa Gaiety says high demand means it's made more tickets available for best-selling Scottish duo the Proclaimers.
• The pair, known for hits such as I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) and Letter From America, are due to play the venue on Sunday, June 21.
• Management say because of high demand, they’ve opened up two sections of the Royal Hall’s dress circle.
IoM Today · Island News10:00
Golf day in memory of businessman raises more than £8,000 for charity
• A total of 18 teams took part in the event.
• The annual event, sponsored this year by Suntera Global, saw 18 teams take part and helped raise funds to support the charity ’s work across the island.
• Founded in 1988, Cruse Bereavement Support Isle of Man is a longstanding charity providing information and support to children, young people, and adults across the island who have experienced a bereavement.
IoM Today · Sport09:00
Knight fires 450 Ducati to historic enduro win
• Riding a 450cc Desmo motocrosser, he was unrivalled on all seven timed tests.
• The only rider that got close to the soon-to-be 48-year-old former world champion was Junior World Enduro Championship rookie Jack Keenan.
• The 19-year-old Fast Eddy Triumph rider was only three seconds adrift last time through Tholt-y-Will.
IoM Today · Culture09:00
Book review: 'Men would kill for this treasure'
• Both titles are available in the Bridge Bookshops in Port Erin and Ramsey.
• The McKenzie women, however, have been keeping a close eye on her.
• For they have a long, secret and dangerous history as Jewel Keepers to the Scottish Crown, and they need Araminta to play her part to solve a puzzle which stretches back generations.
IoM Today · Island News07:30
Chippy praised for perfect’ chips and stunning seaside setting by Telegraph critic
• We didn’t have a clue, he just blended in as a normal customer.
• With its welcoming sea-blue exterior, Port Erin Chippy fits perfectly into the picturesque seaside village of Port Erin.
• The business is the town’s only chip shop, serving local customers as well as visitors from across the island stopping off by the coast.
Island Utility · Practical note
Today's practical note
Weather check: Clear; 11°C this morning; high 17°C / low 10°C; winds around 4 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.
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Tide Table · Today
Tides · Douglas
Live tide API unavailable; using a date-specific verified Douglas tide table. Times shown local to the Isle of Man.
00:14
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1.73m
06:27
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5.87m
13:16
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1.56m
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5.25m
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At the Old Grammar SchoolTue 26 May · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Qualifying Day 2Tue 26 May · 26 May 2026 · Old Grammar School, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9 1LE · Visit Isle of ManMagnet Mania! At the Old Grammar SchoolWed 27 May · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manDublin Tech Summit 2026Wed 27 May · the Pavilion At Douglas Golf Club, Pulrose Road, Im2 1ae Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsInclusive Disco Is Back! At the Pavilion, Douglas Golf ClubWed 27 May · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarMann Made FestivalWed 27 May · Broadway Cinema · villa gaietyNational Theatre Live: the Playboy of the Western WorldWed 27 May · 8 Duke Street, Im1 2ay Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsSilent Book Club At Douglas City LibraryWed 27 May · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Qualifying Day 3Thu 28 May · the Grove, Ramsey · manx radio & manx national heritage & visit isle of manLego® Imagination Club At the GroveThu 28 May · Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Im1 3ly Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · manx radio & manx national heritage & visit isle of man & alleventsRoadThu 28 May · Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · manx radio & alleventsTT Thursday Night Live: System of A DhoonThu 28 May · 28 May 2026 · The Grove, Andreas Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 3UA · Visit Isle of ManLEGO® Imagination Club At the GroveThu 28 May · 28 May 2026 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3LY · Visit Isle of ManRoadThu 28 May · 28 May 2026–6 June 2026 · VILLA MARINA GARDENS, HARRIS PROMENADE, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManBushy's TT VillageThu 28 May · 28 May 2026–7 June 2026 · Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2LZ · Visit Isle of ManTT FunfairFri 29 May · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarRamsey Sprintfest, Market SquareFri 29 May · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Qualifying Day 4Fri 29 May · TT Grandstand · alleventsWrwr Ladies Meet Up At the TT GrandstandFri 29 May · 29 May - 04 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyCharlie the WonderdogFri 29 May · 29 May - 04 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyThe Sheep DetectivesFri 29 May · 29 May 2026 · Villa Marina, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManEd Gamble's Comedy Pit StopSat 30 May · Isle of Man · manx radioBalley Cashtal MarketSat 30 May · Elmcrest Park · alleventsDash and Dine 5kSat 30 May · Elmcrest Park · alleventsKites and BitesSat 30 May · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMet Opera: El Último Sueño De Frida Y DiegoSat 30 May · Bench Nightclub · alleventsNeil Cowie's TT Ibiza Dance Party With Alex P & 2funky2Sat 30 May · Shore Road, Peel, Isle of Man · alleventsPeel MarketSat 30 May · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 1Sun 31 May · TT Mountain Course · allevents (douglas) & iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 2Sun 31 May · TT Grandstand · allevents (douglas) & visitor events calendarTT Legacy LapSun 31 May · the Terminus Tavern, Douglas · hospice isle of manWilliam Booth - Book LaunchSun 31 May · 31 May 2026 · ONCHAN RACEWAY, ONCHAN PARK, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 1HW · Visit Isle of ManRamp Jump and Stockcar Racing2026-06-01 · Mountain Course · Moghrey Mie calendarTT race fortnightMon 1 Jun · Bench Nightclub · alleventsHendo & Cam Bench Takeover Pt2Mon 1 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreJune Events At the EacMon 1 Jun · North Quay · manx radioNorth Quay Live: TT Music EventMon 1 Jun · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarPort Erin TT Fun DayMon 1 Jun · Peel Beach, Im5 1ah Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsSpotty Dog With Lizzy and the Bifters, and Reservoir RodeoMon 1 Jun · Queens Promenade · allevents (douglas) & visitor events calendarTT Beach Race - DouglasMon 1 Jun · Manx Museum · manx radioTT Live At the Manx MuseumMon 1 Jun · Bench Nightclub · alleventsTT Race Week At BenchMon 1 Jun · 1 June 2026 · Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 4NA · Visit Isle of ManTT Douglas BeachcrossTue 2 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyDavy Knowles & His BandTue 2 Jun · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manMoney 20/20 2026Tue 2 Jun · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 3Wed 3 Jun · 26 Athol St · alleventsBunka TT 2026Wed 3 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreEac Book Circle: the Aspern Papers By Henry JamesWed 3 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyHenning Wehn - 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Tynwald · Sitting watch
Tynwald papers
Next sitting:House of Keys — Tue, 26 May 2026 · 10.00am.
Key papers
2026-05-26 · House of Keys26 May 2026 House of Keys Order PaperAgenda includes: Financial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 · National Health Service Reform Bill 2026 · Verification of Entity Registration Bill 2026.Tue, 12 May 2026 · House of Keys12 May 2026 House of Keys Votes and ProceedingsOral questions: Questions 1 to 7 were answered in the chamber. Rating and Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2026: moved by Mr Thomas and read for a second time.2026-05-20 · official newsAdditional Sitting of House of KeysOfficial update: Additional Sitting of House of Keys.2026-06-09 · sitting recordSitting — Tue, 9 Jun 2026Sitting calendar lists this date as an upcoming sitting.
Source: Tynwald RSS + websitehttps://tynwald.org.im/spfile?file=/business/opqp/opqp/2026-PP-0102.pdf
FOI · 13 recent requests
Recent FOI requests
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19 May · case 5544037PMVA Training• Asked: the training materials presented to staff undertaking PMVA training (these could be either…
• Authority: Department of Health and Social Care
• Outcome: Information not held (22 May)13 May · case 5527093Castletown town clerk• Asked: As you have overall responsibility for the functioning of local authorities, would you please…
• Authority: Department of Infrastructure
• Outcome: Information not held (19 May)11 May · case 5520329Covid 19 vaccine safety surveillance DHSC• Asked: records relating to vaccine safety surveillance in the Covid-19 Vaccination Programme, as…
• Authority: Department of Health and Social Care
• Outcome: Information not held (22 May)7 May · case 5513721How many people have an @gov.im email address• Asked: confirm how many staff/consultants/employees or others have an: @gov.im email address at…
• Authority: Cabinet Office
• Outcome: All information sent (11 May)
Source: Isle of Man Government FOI searchhttps://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/search
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deadline · closes 2026-05-26 · Cabinet Office · GTS-1266Quick Quote Highway Video Survey, AI Condition Assessment & Asset Data Capture SolutionGovernment Transformation Services (GTS), a Division of the Cabinet Office, is a shared service providing the full range of IT services to all areas of the Isle of Man Government. On behalf of the Department of Infrastructure (the Department), GTS is seeking…deadline · closes 2026-05-26 · Cabinet Office · GTS-1268Quick Quote Provision of a Cloud-Based NEC Contract Management SystemGovernment Transformation Services (GTS), a Division of the Cabinet Office, is a shared service providing the full range of IT services to all areas of the Isle of Man Government. On behalf of the Department of Infrastructure (the Department), GTS is seeking…deadline · closes 2026-05-26 · Cabinet Office · GTS-1270Quick Quote Workspace One SaaS Device Licensing & SupportGovernment Transformation Services, a Division of the Cabinet Office, is a shared service providing the full range of IT services to all areas of the Isle of Man Government. This covers consultancy, project management, development, hosting, design and support…deadline · closes 2026-05-26 · posted 2026-04-09 · Manx Utilities Authority · TT2026/05Tender - Installation of a Third IRBC at Jurby Wastewater Treatment Works - ECI and Construction PhasesThe proposed scope of works for this project is the design and installation of a third Inlet Rotating Biological Contactor (IRBC) at Jurby Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW), located in Jurby, Isle ofdeadline · closes 2026-05-27 · Department of Infrastructure · IoMR-MSz-QQ-044Quick Quote - Rolling Stock Coach TimberworkPlease find attached documentation for a quick quote competition to provide the structural rebuild of a timber railway coach, to IoM Railways to be carried out between June 2026 and July 2027. Quotations are sought for the rebuild and repair of the structural…
Newly posted
new · closes 2026-06-02 · posted 2026-05-18 · Department of Infrastructure (TSY) · DOI.2026.008Aviation Firefighter Initial Training Course ProviderAVIATION FIREFIGHTER INITIAL TRAINING COURSE PROVIDER REF:DOI2026.008 The Isle of Man Government invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified training providers to deliver Aviation Firefighter Initial Training Courses to the Department of…new · closes 2026-06-12 · posted 2026-05-18 · Department for Enterprise (TSY) · DFE.2026.007Prior Information Notice - First Response Fire-Fighting and First AidPRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE - FIRST RESPONSE FIRE-FIGHTING AND FIRST AID REF:DFE.2026.007 The Department for Enterprise wishes to explore the market, to identify interest from experienced contractors to provide a first response fire-fighting, first aid and…new · closes 2026-06-12 · posted 2026-05-18 · Department for Enterprise (TSY) · DFE.2026.008Prior Information Notice - Stewarding Service for The Isle Of Man TT, Classic TT And Manx Grand PrixPROVISION OF A STEWARDING SERVICE FOR THE ISLE OF MAN TT, CLASSIC TT AND MANX GRAND PRIX REF:DFE.2026.008 The Isle of Man Government, Department for Enterprise wishes to explore the market to identify interest from experienced contractors to provide a…new · closes 2026-06-01 · posted 2026-05-15 · Department of Infrastructure · DOI/2026/013Quick Quote - Refurbishment of Harbours Stop logs and Cradles.Please find attached documentation for a quick quote competition to provide Painting, sand blasting and welding works to the Department of Infrastructure (Harbours Division) to be carried within 1 month of the response deadline. The job entails pressure…new · closes 2029-01-15 · posted 2026-05-08 · Department of Infrastructure (TSY) · DINF/2023/029DOI Select List for Maintenance Services – 2024Select List for Maintenance Services – 2024 - DINF/2023/029 The Isle of Man Government invites expressions of interest from Construction Isle of Man Registered Contractors to join a Select List of contractors for Reactive Maintenance to the Department of…
Source: Isle of Man Government In-Tendhttps://in-tendhost.co.uk/iomg/aspx/Tenders/Current
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Purt
Port / harbour
In a sentenceA word in many place names. Daily note 05-24: use it when the Island story gives you the chance.
Raa y Laa · Proverb of the day
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"Traa dy liooar."
"Time enough." — A reminder not everything needs to be rushed. Daily reflection 05-24: read it against today’s Island weather, news and neighbourly patience.
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Today · Outlook
The shape of the day ahead
Clear, 11°C (52°F), wind 4 mph. Highs of 17°C. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.
Slane lhiat
Until tomorrow morning — moghrey mie eu.
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2024
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