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Consultation Opens on Public Health Functions Bill
Politics
JAN 25, 2026 —

Consultation Opens on Public Health Functions Bill

Government seeks public input on proposed legislation to modernise and strengthen public health capabilities on the island.

Ex-Government Officer Demands 'Broken' System Change
Politics

Ex-Government Officer Demands 'Broken' System Change

Political commentator Alistair Ramsay, who has worked under five different chief ministers, calls for fundamental debate about the Isle of Man's government structure.

MHK Criticises Language Used by Chief Minister During Reshuffle
Politics

MHK Criticises Language Used by Chief Minister During Reshuffle

Politicians challenge Alfred Cannan's decision to sack ministers, with one describing it as either 'an act of leadership or the act of a coward'.

New Economic Approach to 'Put Money in Pockets'
Politics
JAN 20, 2026 —

New Economic Approach to 'Put Money in Pockets'

Chief Minister proposes rolling back the planned 9.9% minimum wage rise but significantly increasing personal allowances to benefit workers.

Chief Minister Sacks Two Ministers in Major Government Reshuffle
Politics

Chief Minister Sacks Two Ministers in Major Government Reshuffle

Alfred Cannan removed Dr Alex Allinson as Treasury Minister and Dr Michelle Haywood as Infrastructure Minister in a dramatic political shake-up aimed at resetting the economy.

Local Government Law Changes Face Further Debate
Politics

Local Government Law Changes Face Further Debate

Proposed updates to local government legislation will be discussed in Tynwald as the island looks to modernise its administrative structures.

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