Reducing waiting lists 'benefits government finances'

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Reducing waiting lists 'benefits government finances'

• Health minister says getting people back to work sooner increases tax income.
• Getting people off waiting lists and back to work is financially beneficial for government.
• That’s from the health minister, who says it can be difficult for her department to show the value of spending to cut wait times.

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Around the Island · 12 stories

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 · Culture · 13:00

New exhibition imagines the Isle of Man’s future in 2050

• While science helps us understand the challenges ahead, creativity and innovation helps us imagine the solutions.
• A new immersive exhibition at the Manx Museum is inviting visitors to explore a hopeful vision of the Isle of Man in 2050, inspired by the ideas and creativity of young people across the island.
• A History of the Future Skeealyn y Vairagh’ explores how the island could develop into a place where people, the economy and nature thrive together.

3FM · Law · 08:06

Police share advice to stay Bright at Night

• The Isle of Man Police have launched a safety campaign to help everyone as nights start to get darker.
• The Bright at Night campaign has been put together from the road safety team for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicle drivers.
• Advice includes wearing bright clothing, making sure lights are working and always driving to the conditions.

3FM · Island News · 09:00

Santa's On A Bike returns to spread Christmas cheer

• If you fancy some festive two-wheeled fun - and raising money for charity - one of the Island's best-loved Christmas events returns later this year.
• Santa’s On A Bike is an annual event organized by Douglas company plan.com which sees hundreds of bikers dressed as Santa delivering festive cheer to Rebecca House Children’s Hospice.

IoM Today · Sport · 15:00

Isle of Man runners shine at UK Athletics Fell and Hill Relays

• Aside from local interest, this was a field stacked with quality athletes, with many competing at national or higher level.
• Manx Fell Runners delivered a string of excellent individual and team performances on Saturday as they competed once again at the British Fell Relays, this time sending two teams in the men’s and mixed categories.

IoM Today · Business · 13:09

Isle of Man advocate called to the Manx Bar at only 23

• At only 23, qualifying as an advocate is an impressive achievement, reflecting Matthew’s dedication, ability and hard work.
• Matthew Ismay has been called to the Manx Bar and commissioned as an Isle of Man advocate.
• Matthew, who works for Douglas law firm Corlett Bolton in its litigation team, was commissioned on Wednesday, October 21.

Manx Radio · Politics · 16:41

Departmental appointments confirmed

• Find out which MHKs have become political members.
• The make-up of the new government has become clearer following the announcement of political appointments to Government departments, boards and public bodies.
• The line-up has been unveiled by Ard-Shirveishagh Chris Thomas just a week after the formation of the new Council of Ministers.

Manx Radio · Island News · 14:30

Tender process for horse tramway to launch early next year

• It's hoped passengers will be using the tramway by 2028.
• Passengers using the Douglas horse tramway should be able to travel the full length of the promenade once again by the 2028 summer season.
• The Department of Infrastructure has told Manx Radio that a tender process is being developed prior to launch early next year.

Manx Radio · Island News · 08:19

Return census form or face fine, households warned

• Six months on, 91 percent of forms have been returned.
• There’s a warning from government that any household which hasn’t yet returned its census form is risking a fine.
• Every home is required to submit a completed form, and you have until 2 November to meet your legal obligation.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:33

Peel Cathedral choir releases Christmas CD

• 'The Gift' is out now.
• Peel Cathedral’s choir has released a CD for Christmas. ’The Gift’ - Music for Advent Christmas and Epiphany is the first album released by the group.
• The CD features both children and adult choristers of the 25 strong Cathedral choir.

3FM · Island News · 14:53

Ghost hunters go gaga for the Gluey

• Is a popular pub in Castletown a centre of paranormal activity?
• That’s what a group of ghost hunters have tried to find out - and you can watch the results on YouTube.
• The Sixth Senses Paranormal Society went to the Castle Arms, known as the Gluepot, to find out if there are any mysterious presences.

IoM Today · Business · 12:42

FIM Capital strengthens leadership team with new chief financial officer

• We have ambitious plans for the future, and bringing experienced people like Lloyd into the business is an important part of delivering those plans.
• A Douglas provider of investment and fund administration services has strengthened its senior leadership team.
• Athol Street-based FIM Capital has appointed Lloyd Jones as chief financial officer.

IoM Today · Business · 06:00

Motorbike tax expired in 2021 - but rider thought everything was in order

• He said it was his first time out on the motorbike since taking ownership from his father.
• A 30-year-old biker whose tax was nearly five years out of date has been fined £160.
• Greg Stephen Radcliffe was stopped by police on July 7, on Bay View Road in Port Erin, while riding a Suzuki motorbike.

Island Utility · Practical note