Isle of Man News from Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

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Tynwald approves changes to sitting schedule, including half-term breaks and revised start dates

Measures to avoid school break sittings backed, with earlier October and January starts agreed
Risk to Island of meningitis 'very low indeed'

Public Health Isle of Man offers reassurances amidst UK outbreak
Island sheep shearer claims fourth at World Championships

Manx contingent returns from New Zealand
Plea to Manx parents to check meningitis vaccination status

It follows the death of two young people in the UK
'A quiet man in the shadows who did so much for this Island'

Friends and family pay tribute to Chris Barr
Bus dispute ‘a considerable way apart’ as talks continue, says infrastructure minister

Tim Crookall optimistic progress is possible despite ongoing strike action and disagreements over contracts and pay structure
Government monitoring Middle East conflict with “great concern”, says chief minister

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Economic Strategy Board continues to meet weekly as ministers assess energy prices, travel disruption and potential economic impacts
Lord Street Development will bring jobs and a renewed sense of pride

Yesterday, the 12-storey multi-purpose development was granted approval by the board
Noble's bed capacity exceeding industry-recognised 'safe levels'

The health minister's been responding to an urgent Tynwald question
'No feeling like taking part in Crufts' says team manager

Manx contingent this year included 15 dogs in the good citizen display
Island's armed policing policies about resilience, not in response to a particular threat

Officers hope to reassure the public about how it's implemented here at a talk
Ex-chief minister backs bid for alcohol sales on Steam Packet trips

Tony Brown says operator should be allowed to serve drinks within Manx 12-mile limit
Sod-breaking ceremony should mark 150th anniversary of horse tramway, suggests Victorian Society

"How nice it would be if they had someone special to dig the first sod"
Should the horse tram tracks be fully reinstated?

Call in Tynwald for quicker decision
Horse trams, hospital bed pressures and Middle East impact among issues for March Tynwald

Members will question ministers on healthcare capacity, flood defences, transport disruption and government services