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Manx Care's performance over TT to be discussed in Tynwald

• The busiest time of year for the Island's health services will be discussed in Tynwald this month.
• Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Tim Glover will ask Health Minister Claire Christian about the TT festival.
• He wants to know how Manx Care coped over the fortnight, and if she’ll make a statement about it.

Today on the island

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The local news that matters this morning

Here's all the news from our island from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

Manx Radio · Health07:17 Medical Staff Committee claims vote of no confidence led to leadership changes at Manx Care • 88 percent of members voted to say they had no confidence in the healthcare provider's board. • An organisation that represents doctors on the Isle of Man claims a recent vote of no confidence led to the resignations of Manx Care’s chief executive and chair. • The Medical Staff Committee says 88 percent of its members recently voted no in a vote of no confidence in the current leadership.

Manx Radio · Politics11:00 Former MHK accuses chief minister of 'belittling and demeaning Tynwald' over Assisted Dying Bill • Quintin Gill writes to Alfred Cannan over behaviour that's 'inappropriate and unworthy of any chief minister'. • A former MHK has accused the chief minister of publicly belittling and demeaning the Manx parliament during the debate over the Assisted Dying Bill. • Quintin Gill, who represented Rushen between 2001 and 2011, has sent an open letter to Alfred Cannan, claiming his behaviour has been inappropriate and unworthy of any chief minister.

Manx Radio · Transport09:14 Tuesday sailings changed due to Manxman maintenance • Two crossings brought forward and will now be operated by Manannan. • Two of Tuesday’s sailings have been rearranged due to scheduled maintenance on Manxman. • The Steam Packet Company says Manannan will now operate the Heysham route in the morning.

3FM · Island News16:55 Manx Utilities says it's completed assessments for solar farm • Manx Utilities says it's finished carrying out planning assessments in the north of the Island for a potential solar farm. • But in an update on its website, the organisation says the Balladoole project is currently on hold. • It says discussions about other possible uses of the site are currently taking place.

IoM Today · Culture07:00 Japanese journalist's visit to Isle of Man TT sparked 30-year love affair with island • Everything I saw on the Isle of Man shocked me...I knew I had to come back to understand it properly.

IoM Today · Business06:30 Taxi firm so busy it was forced to 'turn a lot of work away' during Isle of Man TT • It was taking 25 minutes to get from one end of the prom to the other on some occasions...’.

3FM · Island News17:18 Northern cafe to close this month • A cafe and deli in the North has announced it'll be closing. • Studio Umami, based at Bourne Place in Ramsey, posted the news to Facebook. • The owners say the decision was a difficult one but it’s time for a new chapter, adding "this doesn’t mean the end in its entirety".

Manx Radio · Island News09:04 Electronic payment cards and vouchers among alternatives to MiCard under consideration • Remaining MiCards to be withdraw in December, with post office payments ending in March 2027. • Electronic payment cards and vouchers issued by Treasury are among the options being considered as an alternative to MiCard for benefits recipients who don’t have a bank account. • MiCard payments ended for the majority of users on the Island last year, with a small number continuing to collect payments using the service.

Manx Radio · Island News06:40 47 buildings in the south waiting for protected status assessment since 2013 • Almost half of those identified in the Area Plan for the South are yet to be determined. • Almost half of the properties due to be considered for the protected buildings register in the south of the Island in 2013 are still being assessed. • Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber confirmed assessments are ongoing for 47 of the 97 properties identified in the Area Plan for the South.

Manx Radio · Island News06:40 Nominations open to fill on seat on Douglas Council's North Ward • It comes after the resignation of former mayor Janet Thommeny. • Nominations are open to fill one vacant seat on Douglas Council’s North Ward. • It comes after Janet Thommeny resigned in May - having served on the local authority for 10 years.

Manx Radio · Health06:39 B&Q customers raise more than £3,000 for Hospice • It's been raised through fundraising scheme Pennies. • Hospice Isle of Man has received more than £3,100 thanks to a partnership between B&Q on the Island and the charity fundraising scheme Pennies. • The donation is made up of hundreds of small customer contributions collected at the checkout between January and April this year.

3FM · Island News08:55 Time running out to stand as Southern commissioner • Fancy becoming a commissioner in the South? • Nomination papers to become a candidate for Port St Mary Commissioners must be submitted by Wednesday, June 17. • The local authority by elections are due to take place on Thursday, July 16.

IoM Today · Business08:00 New lead sponsor for Southern Agricultural Show • It takes place in Ballasalla next month. • The 2026 show will take place on July 25-26 at Orrisdale Farm, Ballasalla, bringing together exhibitors, farmers, equestrians, island producers and families for one of the best-loved events in the summer calendar. • A spokesperson for the Douglas-based insurer said: The sponsorship forms part of CTH’s wider centenary programme for 2026, through which the business is supporting local initiatives, events and organisations that reflect the character and resilience of the island.

IoM Today · Weather06:18 Partly cloudy and mild today with patchy rain expected tomorrow • In Douglas, today, Sunday, June 14, partly cloudy conditions prevail, with only a small possibility of light rain early on. • Temperatures near 14°C create a mild atmosphere, and afternoon sunshine could peek through the clouds. • Gentle breezes may add a pleasant feel, rounding out a comfortable day for locals.

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What's on: next 14 days

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Today · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyMichael Rosen - Getting Through It

Wed 17 Jun · Villa Marina Arcade · villa gaietyAn Evening With Phil Kelsall and the Mighty Wurlitzer

Thu 18 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyOh What A Night!

Thu 18 Jun · 18 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyLucy Beaumont - Bad At Quiz Shows, Good With Weirdos

Sat 20 Jun · Villa Marina · villa gaietyThe Proclaimers

Mon 22 Jun · Villa Marina · villa gaietyDavid Gray Past & Present Tour 2026

Today · Vibe Plant Based Cafe. Isle of Man · alleventsJune Mindfulness Evening

Today · the Roundhouse · manx radioWalk With Us! Kicking Off Learning Disability Awareness Week

Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of Man Sea Terminal, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM12RF · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour

Today · 15 Jun - 31 Jul · Dragons Castle · Villa GaietyPop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

Today · 15 June 2026–19 June 2026 · Nobles Park, Douglas · Visit Isle of Man2026 June Crown Green Bowling Festival

Today · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TA · Visit Isle of ManVintage Motorcycles On Display

Today · 18 May 2026–4 Oct 2026 · The Boat Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6JA · Visit Isle of ManGuided Aquabike Experience

Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Railways Dining Car

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManFamily Trainspotting Challenge

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManSteam Teas

Tomorrow · Ballatessan Meadow, Im5 1dx Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsCare Home Open Week

Tomorrow · Empress Hotel · alleventsMadf Agm

Tomorrow · Villa Marina Arcade · manx radioOnchan Silver Band

Tomorrow · St Paul's, Ramsey · alleventsRamsey Swing Dance Classes

Wed 17 Jun · St Johns · alleventsExploring Medicinal Herb Families

Wed 17 Jun · King William's College, Im9 1tp Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsFunny Girl: the Musical

Wed 17 Jun · 1 Market Square, Castletown · manx radio & manx national heritage & visit isle of manMeet the Maker – 1 Market Square

Wed 17 Jun · Harry Kelly's Cottage, Cregneash, Isle of Man · alleventsSofa Building Visit Presents: Harry Kelly's Cottage

Wed 17 Jun · 17 - 18 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyPower Ballad

Wed 17 Jun · 17 June 2026 · 1 Market Square, Isle of Man, Castletown, Isle of Man · Visit Isle of ManMeet the Maker – 1 Market Square

Thu 18 Jun · Vagabonds Rugby Club Douglasim4 4rjisle of Man · the children's centre2026 Rounders Sponsored By Pwc

Thu 18 Jun · Launchpad (hillary House) · alleventsCommunities of Practice: Esg

Thu 18 Jun · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsH Is For Hawk: Midweek Movie

Thu 18 Jun · Isle of Man Business Park, Douglas, Im2 2, Isle of Man · alleventsManx Minds Conference - Addressing Stress In the Workplace & Beyond.

Thu 18 Jun · Comis Hotel and Golf Resort · manx radioPwc Tcsp Essential Updates Event: What You Need To Know Now

Thu 18 Jun · the Draw · alleventsRhino At the Draw Summer Concert Series

Thu 18 Jun · King William's College, Im9 1tp Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsThe Playboy of the Western World - National Theatre Live

Thu 18 Jun · Way of the Roses - England · hospice isle of manWay of the Roses - 2026 Cycling Challenge

Fri 19 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreBut First Promotions: Mark Morriss With Mike Wilton

Fri 19 Jun · Cregneash Village · alleventsCregneash In Colour

Fri 19 Jun · Port Erin Beach · alleventsSunset Paint & Sip - Port Erin Beach ☀️🥂

Fri 19 Jun · 19 - 25 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyMaster of the Universe

Fri 19 Jun · 19 June 2026 · Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManOh What A Night!

Fri 19 Jun · 19 June 2026 · Knockaloe Farm, Patrick, Isle of Man, IM5 3AQ · Visit Isle of ManPilates World Record Attempt

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The shape of the day ahead

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