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Chamber calls for urgent action to tackle 'difficult' economic position

• Group holds talks with politicians and election candidates ahead of election.
• The Chamber of Commerce is calling on the next administration to tackle the "difficult place" the Manx economy is in.
• The group, which represents a number of sectors from the Island’s business community, has been holding talks with politicians and election candidates this week.

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.

3FM · Politics · 06:36 Concerns Island may be targeted as UK tightens on immigration • Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the Island might be targeted as the UK strengthens its immigration rules. • He was responding to a Tynwald question for written reply from Rushen MHK Juan Watterson, who asked about how the Island’s new border agency would work. • Mr Cannan says people looking to exploit weaknesses in border and immigration controls might look to jurisdictions which they see as more vulnerable.

IoM Today · Business · 07:00 Chief Minister says government engaging with major remote employment providers after Gibraltar comparison • We’ll be looking to the next census to really get a full, accurate picture of who’s doing what and who’s residing on our island. • The linked report gives the source-specific context for "Chief Minister says government engaging with major remote employment providers after Gibraltar comparison".

Manx Radio · Business · 16:59 New catering operator sought for northern hospitality business • Issues with former operator's 'legal right to work' leads to change. • A hospitality business in the north of the Island says it’s trying to find a new catering partner. • Babbage’s Bistro - at the Mountain View Innovation Centre - has been closed, temporarily, over the summer.

3FM · Politics · 06:45 Southern commissioner announces for Rushen • A Port Erin commissioner has announced he'll stand for Rushen in the general election. • Gary Chambers will be running as a candidate for Lib Vannin. • He says he wants to see government-backed mortgages, more local produce in supermarkets, and the meat plant to be fit for purpose.

Manx Radio · Island News · 17:30 DoI working on Island wide review of disc parking • Consultation will follow. • The Department of Infrastructure is continuing work on an Island-wide review of parking provision. • Minister Tim Crookall gave an update at the July sitting of Tynwald - the last of the current administration.

3FM · Island News · 17:50 Where should the Island's next Subway be? • A popular sandwich chain is asking where you'd like to see its next branch. • Spar Isle of Man took to Facebook at the weekend to pose the question. • Subway currently has two Island outlets - one in Brookfield Avenue in Ramsey and the recently-opened Douglas store in Regent Street.

3FM · Politics · 16:15 Cabinet Office has three off-Island workers • The Cabinet Office says it can't give figures for how many government workers are based off the Island, but says it currently has three such employees. • A Freedom of Information request asked for the numbers as well as which countries workers are based in. • In its response, the organisation said it could only provide its own figures - it has two people in the UK and one more in Belgium.

IoM Today · Island News · 01:48 Commonwealth Games 2026: Top-10 finish for Regan Corrin in high jump final • I left everything out on the track - the tank is completely empty right now.’. • I’m happy. I left everything out on the track - the tank is completely empty right now.’

IoM Today · Island News · 19:00 You’ve earned every second of this moment: Mum’s emotional tribute after historic CrossFit Games victory • The 27-year-old Manx competitor made history, and her family back home couldn’t be more proud. • For pet owners, the useful follow-up is the welfare advice behind the headline and whether the MSPCA recommends any change at home.

IoM Today · Island News · 18:10 Ten fantastic photographs as islanders have a blast at the Southern Agricultural Show 2026 • ...it was just an excellent show. • The Southern District Agricultural Show has been hailed a success, with organisers praising exhibitors, visitors and new attractions after another busy weekend at Orrisdale Farm. • Despite some rain during the two days, Southern District Agricultural Show secretary Zoe Hampton said the weather did not stop people from coming along and enjoying the annual celebration of Manx farming and rural life.

IoM Today · Island News · 17:09 Two of the Isle of Man's most unusual properties hit the market • One carries an £8 million price tag, and the other features an award-winning private woodland. • The follow-up is which groups receive support, when the money is spent, and what residents can actually use or attend.

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What's on: next 14 days

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Today · Villa Marina Arcade · manx radio. Onchan Silver Band

Today · Artreach Studios Ltd · allevents. Clay Day: Funky Animals Sculpture Workshop

Today · Artreach Studios Ltd · allevents. Clay Day: Jungle Breakfast Plates & Bowls 28th July (afternoon)

Today · the Windsor Coffee Co · manx radio & allevents. Coffee and Chat!

Today · Harris Promenade, Im1 2hp Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle… · allevents. Lloyd Cole Solo Show

Today · the Great Laxey Wheel, Laxey · manx radio & manx…. Magnet Mania: Little Engineers

Today · Isle of Man · visitor events calendar. Manx Heritage Transport Festival

Today · Queen Elizabeth Ii High School · allevents. Scoill Souree - Manx Summer School For Irish Speakers

Today · Peel & St John's · Moghrey Mie calendar. Yn Chruinnaght festival

Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of… · Visit IoM. Isle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour

Today · 14 June 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Curraghs Wildlife Park, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of… · Visit IoM. Orchid Line Miniature Railway Running Day

Today · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5… · Visit IoM. Vintage Motorcycles On Display

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