Isle of Man News from Thursday, January 15th, 2026

£5.3m on compromise agreements and £2.86m on mileage

Chief minister shares government spending figures in response to question for written answer
Brisk start to King Scallop season

Season opened on 1 November
Marown Commissioners opens tender process for gardening services

Local authority after 'suitably qualified' company to manage public open spaces
£1 million National AI Office launched to coordinate artificial intelligence policy and adoption

NAIO to oversee strategy, guidance and skills development across public and private sectors
Pothole Patrol: DOI explains road repair process

15 January is 'National Pothole Day'
Deadline looms for manx.net users to register account

Any email addresses not reactivated will be deleted on 21 April
GNAAS 'confident' it can retain contract with Manx Care

Charity hopes it can make the healthcare provider an 'offer it can't refuse'
Manx Youth Bard: 'I say just go for it!'

Hunt is on for the eighth young poet to take on role
LVA says changes to wage structure can create challenges

The association is calling for greater engagement with government