Isle of Man News from Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

MAIB report on Manx registered vessel goes to consultation

Investigation was launched after death of Chief Engineer
Police appeal after fight outside Douglas venue

Two men were injured requiring hospital treatment
Edge: 'Manx Care broken and at risk of collapse without doctors'

Onchan MHK calls for all parties to 'come together' to prioritise healthcare workers
'Operational planning' underway to minimise strike action on patients

Manx Care says affected patients will be contacted in due course
DHSC: 'We respect the right of the workforce to take action'

Discussions are ongoing between Manx Care and the BMA
Minimum Wage increases to go before Tynwald in February

Two-part uplift proposed to achieve parity with Living Wage
Doctors Strike: Manx Care 'expecting counter proposal'

Health body 'disappointed' with strike plans while negotiations underway
Manx Care: 'Our priority is to reduce impact and harm during strikes'

Doctors to strike for first time in Island's history
Retired midwife providing free antenatal classes to new parents

Manx Care stopped offering face-to-face sessions last year
Nearly 200 vehicles stopped by police over Christmas period

22 people arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs
Views sought over proposed changes to airport ground handling policy

Public consultation open until 16 February