The treasury minister denies an international ratings agency is being dropped by the Manx government because it recently downgraded the Isle of Man.
An article in the Daily Telegraph this weekend has suggested the decision to ask Standard and Poor's to stop its ratings has come about because of it downgrading the Island from AA+ to AA.
Speaking live on Manx Radio's Sunday Opinion programme, Treasury Minister Eddie Teare said getting rid of S&P was not motivated by the agency's move:
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Resident left feeling “absolutely awful and humiliated”
Demolition of former Castletown Golf Links Hotel to start
It's been closed since 2007
Douglas Council announces 'moderate' rates increase with investment in facilities
Leader Devon Watson says new schemes will be trialled over the coming year
Green Lounge gets approval
Consumption passes open today
