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.
Keys to debate bringing back historic public transport
Restoring the capital's most historic public transport links will be on the mind of MHKs next week.
Bus Vannin may run out of drivers by first evening of strike
Bus Vannin says it might not be able to keep services running this evening, on the first day of the strike.
Cost of ferry terminal to be discussed in Keys again
The cost of the Liverpool Ferry Terminal is set to be discussed by MHKs again next week.
Union organisation says bus strike is last resort
A trade union organisation says strike action is being used as a last resort, and bus drivers are being unfairly blamed for the dispute.
Appeal for information over hole in road
Ramsey Commissioners say they've had to close a lane in the town because of a hole in the road.
Weather warning for coastal overtopping this afternoon
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping this afternoon.
New political members join government departments
New political members have been appointed to two government departments.
How bad does weather have to be to close the Mountain?
A Ramsey MHK is to quiz the Island's infrastructure minister about how bad weather has to be to close the Mountain Road.
