A Sugar tax will be introduced on Island from April.
Treasury Minister Alf Cannan revealed the news yesterday, as he delivered the 2019 Budget in Tynwald.
It's thought income from the Soft Drinks Industry Levy is estimated to be worth £300,000 for the upcoming year.
In the 2019/2020 budget the Minister confirm the levy will be introduced to reduce childhood obesity, promote breastfeeding and improve oral health.
386 complaints about driving standards on buses
Bus Vannin says it's had more than 500 complaints about its drivers in the past five years.
Island website launches AI house valuation tool
An Island house sales website says it's launched the first AI valuation tool for the Isle of Man.
No-pet homes separating people from companions, says charity
A leading island animal charity says one of the most common reasons people have to give up their beloved pets is because they can't find accommodation that'll accept them.
Villa makes Peter Kay ticket plea
The Villa Marina's asking for people to get in touch if they bought ticket for one of the UK's best-known comedians but can no longer go.
Mountain Road reopens after snow
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road has now reopened.
Silenced night? MHK queries Xmas carol lyrics ban
An MHK's worries about schools banning Christmas carol lyrics will be raised in the House of Keys.
Hundreds of telegraph poles needed for fibre broadband, says regulator
Manx Telecom will need another 273 telegraph poles to complete its fibre broadband network, according to the Island's regulator.
Local authority to spend £15k on bumper boats
Onchan commissioners say they'll spend £15,000 from the local authority's reserves to repair bumper boats in the town's pleasure park.
