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LibVan, Politics

Party Politcs – Are we still independents at heart?

Whilst there are a growing number of supporters of party politics on the Island, it seems like not everyone is looking for the same kind of party politics

LibVan, Politics

Robertshaw Resigns

Today's surprise resignation was possibly the biggest shock of the current administration. Ok, perhaps that's a bit strong after the scandal in the Department of Health that led to the resignation of Minister Anderson. Oh, and the ultra vires loans to the Sefton Group from the Department of Economic Development that led to the resignation… Continue reading Robertshaw Resigns

Politics, Post Office

Ramsey Post Office – A Glimmer of Hope?

Since the initial announcement that Ramsey Post Office was going to be "relocated" out of the Courthouse, Ramsey Town Commissioners have been fighting to save the branch. Whilst the preferred outcome would be for the Isle of Man Post Office to rethink its decision to close the Ramsey Courthouse branch, we know that according to… Continue reading Ramsey Post Office – A Glimmer of Hope?

Politics

Rent increases in public sector housing

On Friday the Department of Health and Social Care announced a 5% rent hike for tenants in public sector housing. As a local authority Ramsey Town Commissioners had (along with some other authorities) recommended a freeze on public sector rents this year, until an appropriate form of means testing was introduced to make sure that… Continue reading Rent increases in public sector housing