Tynwald President: Lifelong dream to end up at top of the tree

• Watterson believes role presents opportunities.
• The new President of Tynwald says he’s looking forward to doing more with the role saying it is his life’s ambition.
• Juan Watterson was given the title following an election in Tynwald on Tuesday (21 July).

Today on the island

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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 · Politics · 07:07 Whistleblowers 'disappointed' by comments in Tynwald debate • Chair says some remarks were out of order. • The chair of the whistleblowing committee says there was disappointment over some of the comments from her colleagues during a debate on the panel’s report. • Tynwald approved a number of changes to government’s whistleblowing policies but a number of the committee’s recommendations were amended by government.

IoM Today · Culture · 08:00 Castletown Carnival needs you to help celebrate its 70th year in style • One of the highlights of the Manx summer, the event was first held in 1956. • When the August Bank Holiday Monday arrived in 1956, it was unlike any other. • That year marked the birth of the first Castletown Carnival, beginning a tradition that has continued for more than seven decades and become a cherished rite of passage for generations of families.

Manx Radio · Politics · 12:30 Complaints procedure has been 'weaponised' says MHK • "We've got to be good democrats" says Thomas. • A Douglas Central MHK who led calls for Tynwald to discuss a censure motion this week says the current complaints procedure has been weaponised. • Chris Thomas successfully lodged his motion of urgent public importance’ during the final sitting of the current administration.

Manx Radio · Politics · 12:00 MHK: “I'm proud of this work to address period poverty” • Period Products (Free Provision) Act 2026 to be sent for Royal Assent. • A local campaign group has thanked the MHK behind the Period Products (Free Provision) Act 2026 which was signed in Tynwald this week. • Joney Faragher’s Private Members Bill will see free period products made available in public toilets Island wide.

Manx Radio · Island News · 11:00 Ramsey Commissioners set date for public meeting about RDCH • Local authority has been calling for conversation since April. • A public meeting has been arranged by Ramsey Commissioners for residents to learn more about the plans for Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital. • It will take place on 6 August at 7pm in St Paul’s Hall.

Manx Radio · Business · 07:17 Business invited to bid for 'prime TT venue' • Braddan Commissioners say Memorial Hall provides 'excellent viewing location'. • Braddan Commissioners has opened expressions of interest for the use of the Memorial Hall during next year’s TT Festival. • Located on the TT Course, at Union Mills, the local authority says the venue offers an excellent viewing location.

3FM · Island News · 11:55 RNLI pays tribute to popular, long-serving crewman • Douglas RNLI has paid tribute to a long-serving Crewman. • The charity says John McCreadie passed away at Hospice after a period of illness. • He first joined Douglas Lifeboat Station in the 1990s, and was later involved in the search for the Solway Harvester during the 2000 tragedy.

IoM Today · Island News · 16:44 Commonwealth Games: Eyres hoping to inspire the next generation of gymnasts • The 20-year-old reached the men’s artistic gymnastics all-around final on his Commonwealth Games debut.

IoM Today · Weather · 12:00 Young Farmers take part in farm trauma training during Farm Safety Week • Everyone walked away with valuable skills that could one day help save a life. • The event, organised by the Isle of Man Young Farmers, was delivered by colleagues from Manx Care and focused on the prevention and management of traumatic injuries that can occur on farms. • Participants received hands-on training in a range of emergency response techniques, including CPR, the use of defibrillators, wound care, tourniquet application, splinting and log rolling through a series of practical scenarios.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:01 MSPCA column: Why a 'single cat is usually a happy cat' • The average older cat is looking for a quiet life with no competition for creature comforts. • For pet owners, the useful follow-up is the welfare advice behind the headline and whether the MSPCA recommends any change at home.

IoM Today · Culture · 11:00 Country and Americana weekend comes to Laxey and Peel this August • The New York Times described Joe Martin as a young Englishman with a rich, resonant voice... primed for bigger things. • The source feed is brief, so use the linked IoM Today report for names, timing and any follow-up that was not included in the summary.

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What's on: next 14 days

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Today · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaiety. Lloyd Cole

Today · Artreach Studios Ltd · allevents. Electric Jungle: Collage and Mixed Media

Today · Artreach Studios Ltd · allevents. Wild Animal Portrait: Big Canvas Acrylic Painting

Today · Artreach Studios Ltd · allevents. It's A Wild Life Art Camp For Children

Today · Glen Maye Chapel & Community Centre · peel online. Glen Maye Flower Festival 2026 Celebrating 150 Years of the Current Glen Maye Chapel

Today · Santander Work Cafe, Isle of Man · allevents. Human-led, AI-enabled Due Diligence

Today · Isle of Man · visitor events calendar. Manx Gaelic Adult Summer School

Today · the Children's Centre Isle of Man · allevents (peel) & the…. Summer Club 2026

Today · Atholl Room, Peel Centenary Centre · manx radio & Visit IoM &…. Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering

Today · Peel Centenary Centre · allevents. Yn Chruinnaght - Isla Callister & Cathal O Currain

Today · 27 - 30 Jul · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety. Minions & Monsters

Today · 27 Jul - 31 Aug · Dragons Castle · Villa Gaiety. Pop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

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