A backslapping convention organised by the government’s seen 18 people taken to Noble’s Hospital. Annual bullshit festival IslExpo took place at the Villa Marina this week, giving…… Read more “18 hospitalised after backslapping event”
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Manx national dish ‘something very bitter’
The hunt for the new Manx national dish is expected to find something that leaves a sour taste in the mouth. The government announced it’s looking for…… Read more “Manx national dish ‘something very bitter’”
Consultant hired amid passenger figure row
The government says it’s hired an exert to find out the true state of passenger numbers on the Island. It’s after the government said it saw a…… Read more “Consultant hired amid passenger figure row”
Guess why it can’t happen here
Each week, we’ll be asking a random minister why something we’ve read about elsewhere can’t happen here. Last week’s answer was the worsening state of men’s personal…… Read more “Guess why it can’t happen here”
Ministers search for heart after getting defibrillator
Senior ministers are preparing to find out whether they can be helped by a new defibrillator outside government offices. The lifesaving equipment works by zapping hearts with…… Read more “Ministers search for heart after getting defibrillator”
Ayres ‘still there’ says explorer
A team’s confirmed the northernmost tip of the Island is still in place after a winter of bad weather. The government sent the expedition to Bride and…… Read more “Ayres ‘still there’ says explorer”
Guess why it can’t happen here
Each week, we’ll be asking a random minister why something we’ve read about elsewhere can’t happen here. Last week’s answer was mega-tsunamis. See if you can guess…… Read more “Guess why it can’t happen here”
Donkey minister prompts “Quayligula” quip from chief minister
Chief Minister Howard Quayle says he wants to change his name after appointing a donkey to a ministerial post. “Call me Quayligula!” he burbled after signing a…… Read more “Donkey minister prompts “Quayligula” quip from chief minister”
Peel man comes up with unusual economic plan
A man from Peel says a radical shift in the Island’s economic and industrial policy is needed by government. Gordy Quane announced in the Whitehouse this week…… Read more “Peel man comes up with unusual economic plan”
Guess why it can’t happen here
Each week, we’ll be asking a random minister why something we’ve read about elsewhere can’t happen here. See if you can guess the minister and the issue…… Read more “Guess why it can’t happen here”
World War G declared in Maughold
The Manx government has called in troops to deal with the ever-growing menace of goats roaming free in Garff. The ruminants have spread exponentially, and sending in…… Read more “World War G declared in Maughold”
Island’s incinerator closes – garbage given to Facebook group
A Manx Facebook group is celebrating after winning the contract to deal with the Island’s rubbish. Isle of Man News and Politics will consume trash currently taken…… Read more “Island’s incinerator closes – garbage given to Facebook group”
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