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.
Police: non-life threatening injuries in Ramsey incident
Police say this afternoon's incident in Ramsey involved a man being assaulted outside Tesco.
Roundhouse cafe employment tribunal adjourned
An employment tribunal against company which used to run a coffee shop in Braddan's Roundhouse has been adjourned - while a former employee tries to put the company back on the register.
Two in custody after Ramsey incident, police say
Police say it was an 'isolated incident' which they dealt with at Tesco in Ramsey, with two suspects now in custody.
Serious incident closes Tesco in Ramsey
Police say they're dealing with a serious incident at Tesco on Bowring Road in Ramsey.
Pleasure Park to freeze prices and extend hours
If you love Onchan Pleasure Park, there's a double-helping of good news - with ticket prices frozen and extra opening hours.
How does government measure public sector performance?
An MHK wants to find out how the government measures productivity in the public sector.
Worst-case scenario info events launch next week
The Island's emergency services will be on hand to explain to prepare for the worst next week.
When was the state of Tromode Road looked at?
An MHK's asking when the last time Tromode Road's condition was assessed, and how high a priority it is.
