Manx Newscast

Experts from across the maritime sector will be gathering on the Island this week.

The Isle of Man is set to host a major Maritime Conference at the Comis Hotel on Thursday (16 July).

It will consider key themes such as digital innovation, seafarer skills, superyachts and business development.

Lee Clarke is Managing Director of Isle of Man Maritime:

Project Director, Dennis Curphey's been speaking to Simon Richardson about exciting progress on the Queen's Pier project.

Lewis Foster heads down to Strand Street to find out more about the health of print media.

Last month regulatory approval was received and the formal acquisition of Manx Telecom by CVC DIF and Jersey Telecom was completed.

At the time, Gary Lamb, Manx Telecom Chief Executive, said it would enable the company to 'move forward with confidence'.

So, how exactly? And what benefits will this bring to customers on the Isle of Man?

In this edition of Newscast, Lewis Foster speaking to Mr Lamb.

Speaking with Marine Conservation Officer Lara Howe from the Manx Wildlife Trust about the abundance of moon jellyfish visiting Manx waters.

A man whose son died after contracting meningitis B is urging anyone eligible to take up the offer of a vaccine.

It was announced this week that students going across to UK universities this autumn will be eligible for a new immunisation programme starting next month.

It reflects the UK's scheme which follows a severe outbreak in Kent.

Brett Martin's son Lucas died in 2023 when he was just 21.

He's been giving his reaction to this week's announcement to Christy DeHaven.

Ørsted is reiterating its commitment to bring some of the power generated to the Isle of Man, if the project gets approval.

It's estimating that, as a result, properties on the Island could see reductions in electricity bills of around 10% to 15%, and £2 billion of revenue in taxation and rent could be generated by the Manx government.

But how exactly has the company worked that out?

Mooir Vannin Project Director, Jamie Baldwin, has been telling Amy Griffiths:

Just weeks after confirming he would stand again, Tim Glover has announced he will not seek re-election in September.

The Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK says his decision has been driven by personal circumstances and the need to put his wife's health first.

He's been talking to Beth Espey.

A taxi driver from the UK says he doesn't know if he will return to the Isle of Man following an incident involving his 12-year-old son during the TT.

Glen Campbell was riding on the Mountain Road with his son Charlie when another rider allegedly clipped them sending them sliding on the road.

An opponent of Assisted Dying is threatening legal action against the Manx government if it implements its legislation.

Earlier this week, Tynwald voted in favour of amendments to the Bill after the UK Ministry of Justice asked for more clarity of safeguarding protections before it could recommend it for Royal Assent.

But now, a campaigner says it would still breach the European Convention on Human Rights and plans to start legal proceedings if it's enacted.

Dr Graham McAll is from the Manx Duty of Care group and spoke to Amy Griffiths: