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Jenkins v Thomas in battle for the top job

• MHKs will pick the new chief minister next Tuesday.
• Two MHKs are setting out competing visions for the future of the Manx Government as the new House of Keys prepares to elect a successor to Alfred Cannan.
• Kirrie Jenkins and Chris Thomas have both put themselves forward for the top job.

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.

IoM Today · Politics · 16:25 Unsuccessful General Election candidate denies harassment • The allegations relate to a period between July and September this year. • An Onchan commissioner, who ran in the general election, has denied an allegation of harassment amounting to stalking. • Oliver John Lockwood, aged 45, of Main Road, Onchan, appeared before Deputy High Bailiff Rachael Braidwood on Tuesday (October 6).

3FM · Politics · 08:08 Rob Callister rules out Chief Minister bid • Rob Callister says he will not stand for Chief Minister after failing to secure enough support from the new House of Keys. • On Facebook, the MHK says he had spent the past week sharing his vision and policy proposals with businesses, charities and constituents. • Mr Callister says he is disappointed but respects the democratic process, adding his proposals focused on public services, housing, economic growth, connectivity and government reform.

IoM Today · Politics · 12:41 Strong turnout at Marown Commissioners by-election meeting • The by-election will take place on Thursday. • Ahead of a by-election on Thursday, Marown residents say issues they’d like resolved are poor street lighting, vehicles speeding dealt with and the re-opening of the public toilet. • At a requisition meeting held on Monday night, they were able to meet the two candidates, Amanda Collister and Oksana Hargreaves, and ask questions.

IoM Today · Culture · 18:00 New exhibition marks 10 years of Isle of Man's UNESCO Biosphere status • There’s much to celebrate from our first decade, and much still to do. • A new exhibition marking 10 years since the Isle of Man became the world’s first whole-nation UNESCO Biosphere has opened at the Manx Museum in Douglas. • Titled Jeihosphere’ – with jeih being the Manx Gaelic word for 10 – the exhibition features 10 curated objects and artefacts highlighting the island’s journey since receiving Biosphere status in 2016.

Manx Radio · Island News · 13:14 MONEYVAL evaluation into its second week • Island's financial legislation and policies being evaluated. • An independent evaluation process that will shape the Isle of Man’s reputation as a credible, well-regulated international finance centre is now into its second week. • The latest MONEYVAL inspection is assessing whether the Island’s legislation, policies and procedures continue to meet prevailing international standards.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:28 "Abuse is never your fault" says Manx charity • Campaign hopes to challenge behaviours of domestic abuse. • A Manx charity is hoping its latest campaign will challenge the behaviours of domestic abuse, rather than focussing on the impact it can have on victims. • Victim Support Isle of Man is marking Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.

3FM · Island News · 14:34 Tributes wanted for capital's best-known kitty • The owner of one of the Island's most famous celebrity cats is asking for your memories after her beloved pet passed away. • Rachel Liu announced the news on Smudge’s Facebook page earlier, saying she’d died peacefully in her sleep. • Smudge became famous for visiting shops and businesses in Douglas town centre - and was given the Freedom of Douglas in 2024.

3FM · Island News · 13:42 Onchan commissioners to spend £532,000 replacing streetlights • A local authority in the east of the Island says it'll spend more than half a million pounds replacing broken streetlights. • At their last meeting, board members heard the first phase of work would cost around £202,000. • There’d then be a further phase with a price tag of £330,000.

3FM · Island News · 07:16 Group calls on parents to delay smartphones for children • Manx parents are being encouraged to delay giving their children smartphones and access to social media through an Isle of Man initiative. • Smartphone Free Childhood Isle of Man says families can find it difficult to hold off if they feel their child is the only one without a device. • It says waiting becomes much easier when families know they’re not making the decision alone.

IoM Today · Culture · 14:29 Isle of Man musician lands support slot for Jamie Webster • For him, one of the most memorable parts of the night was seeing the way music brought people together. • Liverpudlian singer Jamie Webster recently graced the island with his presence as he performed a one-night stint at the Villa Gaiety. • Supporting him was 43-year-old musician Wez Clarke who lives in Castletown.

IoM Today · Culture · 14:14 Broadcaster with over a million YouTube subscribers praises Manx language • Rob said the experience had been truly yindyssagh. • Award-winning broadcaster and writer Rob Watts, best known for his Words Unravelled’ podcast and RobWords’ YouTube channel, has been getting to grips with the Manx language during a recent visit to the island. • After spending several days attending festival events and learning some Manx at a Blass Beg taster session, he took to the stage at the Erin Arts Centre alongside Manx speakers Jen Thistle and Ruth Keggin.

IoM Today · Island News · 05:00 Former Isle of Man-registered liquidator ordered to repay $2.5m • Substantial sums had been misapplied’ - but there had been no personal financial gain. • The former liquidator of a collapsed Isle of Man-registered asset recovery firm has been ordered to pay back around $2.5m to the company in liquidation. • A high court judgment concludes that Broadsheet LLC’s previous liquidator Roger Harper had misapplied’ substantial sums - although he had not himself gained financially.

Manx Radio · Island News · 16:25 Tributes paid to Douglas' Smudge the Cat • The owners of the city's favourite feline has confirmed her death. • Tributes are being paid to Douglas’ famous feline, Smudge, after her owners confirmed she’d died peacefully in Glen Falcon. • Smudge’s owners add that she ’lived life to the full’ and had many friends and servants.

IoM Today · Island News · 16:58 Boy denies 'two-on-one' fight plan prior to fatal stabbing • The boy who travelled with Christopher McBurnie to Ramsey gave evidence on day six of the trial. • A teenager has denied he and the victim of a stabbing were due to fight the murder suspect two on one. • The boy, who was 14 at the time, also denied he had planned to use a chain he was wearing as a knuckle duster.

Manx Radio · Transport · 15:24 Steam Packet reports rise in passengers and profit • A record 682,907 passengers were carried during the year. • The Isle of Man Steam Packet Group has reported a profit of £12.3m for the year ended 31 December 2025, up from £6.9m the previous year. • The group said operating profit rose to £12.3m from £7.2m in 2024 while revenue grew by 3.9% to £90.6m.

Manx Radio · Island News · 15:20 Applicants to pay for marine infrastructure reports • A subsidiary of Orsted is the applicant for the Mooir Vannin project. • The Department of Infrastructure has issued new regulations requiring applicants for marine infrastructure consent to pay a report writing fee. • The Marine Infrastructure Regulations 2026 insert a new regulation into the Marine Infrastructure Regulations 2024.

Manx Radio · Island News · 10:28 Tribunal rejects sexual discrimination claim • Panel rules unanimously in company's favour. • A woman who claimed she was sexually discriminated against before being sacked by a Ballasalla pharmaceutical company has had her case dismissed by the Employment and Equality Tribunal. • Danielle Weston-Ford, a receptionist at Kingsley Muti from February 2025, was dismissed on 16 January 2026.

Manx Radio · Island News · 10:27 More than 200 property sales complete in September • Average house price was £325,000. • More than 200 property sales were completed on the Isle of Man in September. • Local website propertyprices.im records 208 taking place; almost 72 percent higher than in August.

3FM · Weather · 09:07 All aboard for a spooky Groudle Glen • Groudle Glen Railways has announced the return of its Hop Tu Naa trains. • The not-so-scary halloween event is back on Saturday October 31 and Sunday November 1. • Tickets include a steam train ride through the glen, refreshments and a visit to Jinny the Witch with a gift for every child.

IoM Today · Law · 10:57 Man handed suspended sentence for Castle Street assault • It could have turned out to be a fatal blow given different circumstances. • A 41-year-old, who knocked a man unconscious with a punch, has been handed a suspended sentence. • Gary King was arrested after the incident on Castle Street in Douglas on July 16.

IoM Today · Island News · 07:00 79th Group investor 'stunned' as bank refuses refund • Standard Bank insists it is not liable for any losses - but other banks have reimbursed funds. • An investor who lost a large part of her life savings with the collapse of the 79th Group says she is frankly stunned’ at an island-based bank’s response to her claim for reimbursement. • She claims Standard Bank failed in its duty of care to protect customers from detectable, predictable and avoidable’ fraud.

IoM Today · Island News · 05:00 Man admits stealing over £1,000 of goods • It included fragrances valued at £869 from Boots. • A man has admitted stealing more than £1,000 worth of goods from Douglas stores. • Craig Philip Teare stole fragrances valued at £869 from Boots on September 25, and various items, valued at £190, from Jac Stores on September 22.

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Fri 9 Oct · 09 - 17 Oct · Gaiety TheatreRock of Ages

Sat 10 Oct · Villa Marina Prom SuiteAn Evening With Danny Mcnamara, From Embrace

Wed 14 Oct · Villa Marina Prom SuiteSpace - Ten Neurotic Fairytales

Thu 15 Oct · Villa MarinaRat Pack Live

Thu 15 Oct · 15 Oct · Villa Marina Prom SuiteSpace - Ten Neurotic Fairytales

Fri 16 Oct · 16 Oct · Villa MarinaRat Pack Live

Today · Erin Arts CentreEac Book Circle: With the End In Mind By Katherine Mannix

Today · the RoundhouseManx Heart Foundation Evening Support GroupListing graphic (not a photo)

Today · 07 - 08 Oct · Broadway CinemaHeart of the Beast

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

Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Isle of Man Railways Dining Car

Today · 24 July 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of… · Visit IoM.A Taste of the Isle of Man

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

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

Today · 3 Oct 2026–28 Feb 2027 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit IoM.Jeihosphere

Today · 3 Oct 2026–30 Apr 2027 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit IoM.The Nature Exploratorium & History of the Future

Fri 9 Oct · the Learning Experience - RamseyFree Discovery Day At the Learning Experience - Ramsey

Fri 9 Oct · Isle of ManHeritage Open Days - A Sculpture Walk Along Douglas Prom

Fri 9 Oct · Laxey Heritage ShopIsle of Man Anti-cancer Association Pop Up ShopListing graphic (not a photo)

Fri 9 Oct · Villa Marina ArcadeIsle of Man Arts Council - A Sculpture Walk Along Douglas Promenade

Fri 9 Oct · 9 Oct 2026–11 Oct 2026 · Island Wide, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit IoM.Isle of Man Heritage Open Days 2026

Fri 9 Oct · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle…Met Opera: Cosi Fan Tutte

Fri 9 Oct · 49 Derby SqThe Susie Cooper Museum & Archive, Douglas - Guided Tour

Fri 9 Oct · 09 - 15 Oct · Broadway CinemaSense and Sensibility

Fri 9 Oct · 9 Oct 2026 · Port St Mary Town Hall, The Promenade, Port St Mary… · Visit IoM.Rushen Heritage Quiz Night 2026

Sat 10 Oct · Mad Jack’sBed Before 11 Presents... Flip N Fill (headline Dj Set)

Sat 10 Oct · Manx Legion DouglasCountry On the Rock FundraiserListing graphic (not a photo)

Sat 10 Oct · Crowes YardIOM Youth Trials Club — Practice SessionListing graphic (not a photo)

Sat 10 Oct · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle…Rushen Silver Band: Last Night of the Proms

Sat 10 Oct · Douglas Rail StationSteam Railway Workshop Tours

Sat 10 Oct · St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolWoman Empowering Zumba Party With Zj Nadia

Sat 10 Oct · 10 - 11 Oct · Broadway CinemaShaun the Sheep: the Beast of Mossy Bottom

Sun 11 Oct · Douglas Railway Station Bus ShelteeBus Vannin - Vintage Bus Rides Around Douglas

Sun 11 Oct · Central ParkFall 2026 Nw Food Truck Fest - Ramsey

Sun 11 Oct · Ramsey Rural Museum CioGreat Fen Apple and Harvest Fair

Sun 11 Oct · the Railway InnHeron & Brearley - Douglas Quayside Pub Walk

Sun 11 Oct · Erin Arts CentreManx Litfest: Poetry Workshop (brown & Betjeman)

Sun 11 Oct · the Terminus TavernTrams, Lifts and Tourism - the Evolving Douglas Promenade

Mon 12 Oct · Erin Arts CentreExhibition: A Mind That Wanders: Shadows, Paranoia & Creepy Crawlies

Tue 13 Oct · Santander Work Cafe, Isle of ManStep IOM Student Drop-in October

Tue 13 Oct · 13 - 18 Oct · Broadway CinemaHadestown: the Musical

Wed 14 Oct · LaunchpadBeen There, Done That: A Fireside Chat With Manx-born Liam Downward

Wed 14 Oct · Erin Arts CentreMidweek Movie: Disclosure Day (2 Screenings)

Thu 15 Oct · Erin Arts CentreA Mind That Wanders: Mental Health, Animals & My Life

Thu 15 Oct · Launchpad (hillary House)Communities of Practice: Isle of Man Ai Meet-up

Thu 15 Oct · Isle of ManPeople’s Emergency Briefing FilmListing graphic (not a photo)

Thu 15 Oct · the Conister Arms (wetherspoon)The Power of Creative Leadership

Fri 16 Oct · University College Isle of ManBridging the Skills Gap

Fri 16 Oct · Mad Jack’sNext/gen: U18s

Fri 16 Oct · Woodbourne House, Woodbourne Road, Im2 3ee Douglas…Oktoberfest At Woodbourne House

Sat 17 Oct · Erin Arts CentreBut First Promotions: Chris Helme (the Seahorses)

Sat 17 Oct · 20 St Pauls Square, Ramsey, Isle of Man, Isle of ManCreative Painting Evening

Sat 17 Oct · Living Hope Church - WillastonInternational Food Taster Night

Sat 17 Oct · Mad Jack’sL1nkn P4rk - the Linkin Park Experience

Sat 17 Oct · Mooragh Promenade Park Road, Im8 3ar Ramsey, Isle of…The Rat Pack - Dinner Dance Show

Sun 18 Oct · Villa MarinaThe Isle of Man Wedding Show

Mon 19 Oct · 19 Oct 2026 · The Pavilion at Douglas Golf Club, Pulrose Road… · Visit IoM.Psychic Night In Douglas

Tue 20 Oct · Comis Hotel & Golf ResortIsle of Man Sustainable Finance Symposium 2026

Tue 20 Oct · King William's College, Im9 1tp Castletown, Isle of…Macbeth, the Metropolitan Opera With the Royal Ballet and Opera Cinema Season 2026/27

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