Promise of bright months to come
Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas has defended the Year of Our Island initiative.
It's designed for residents to celebrate where we live.
Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse quizzed the minister in the House of Keys yesterday asking what the purpose was.
Mr Thomas admits the Year of Our Island has been a slow burn.
Government plans to withdraw interest from reserve fund no longer required
Higher than expected income tax receipts mean it's not necessary
Medical cannabis should be 'holistic', says pharmacistÂ
Drug has 'useful benefits' but isn't 'the be-all and end-all'
Peel Commissioners not adding 'discretionary' one percent increase to social housing rents
It reviewed rent arrear levels and 'escalating' food costs when making the decision
New organ donation laws set to come into force in coming weeks
It follows Tynwald approval of new measures earlier this year
