DEFA minister's intentions scrutinised at committee hearing
The environment minister has been accused of 'box ticking' over plans to introduce a food hygiene rating system.
It would see cafes, bars, takeaways and restaurants on the Island display scores out of five on their shopfronts.
At a Tynwald committee hearing this morning, MHK Chris Robertshaw questioned Geoffrey Boot's timing on the proposals:
Fire crews respond to Port Soderick tractor blaze
Officers from Douglas Station also attend chimney fire
Clear Pharmacy to close Douglas branch and reduce opening times at others
Victoria Road branch closing in April due to 'operational reasons'
Prison expansion 'needs exploring' as drug crackdown continues, says police chief
Chief constable says stronger enforcement has driven results but raises the need for alternatives to custody
Year of growth for the Island's railways
Latest figures shows 4.5 percent growth between 2024 and 2025
