Claims hospitality workers' exemption a win-win
We have to do what’s right to grow the Island’s economy.
Those are the words of Chief Minister Howard Quayle in the week a temporary work permit exemption was introduced to ease staffing shortages in the Manx hospitality sector.
A union has criticised the move and says the focus should be on securing improved conditions and wages for workers.
But the Chief Minister has rubbished suggestions visiting workers will be exploited.
Fifth year of no rate increase for Malew residents
The local authority made the decision after a 'careful review' of finances
Trade union calls for independent panel to decide government whistleblowing cases
Unite the Union says government is 'marking its own homework' when deciding what meets the criteria
Town's budget 'stripped back' says Ramsey Commissioner
Juan McGuinness says the rates increase will provide 'base level' for local authority
Mountain Road closed due to heavy snow and wind
Closure to be reviewed later this morning
