Tynwald has approved the new so-called ‘toilet tax’.
It will be come into force in April regardless of widespread resistance - over 6,300 people have signed a petition opposing its introduction.
The Water and Sewerage Authority will now charge households £50 this year - with this rising to £100 next year.
It's in an effort to cover a £2 million gap in the authority's finances.
Treasury Minister Eddie Teare says there’s another reason why people are being asked to pay:
DHSC doesn't know how many are on medical cannabis
The Department of Health and Social Care says it doesn't know how many people on the Island are prescribed medical cannabis.
Fourth weekend of bus strike looms as walkout resumes tomorrow
Bus Vannin's released its latest contingency timetable as the strike resumes tomorrow.
Hospice forced to cut jobs and reduce services
Hospice Isle of Man says it's being forced to make redundancies to cut costs.
Island hosts top Turkish diplomat on war grave visit
The Chief Minister's met with a top Turkish diplomat, who is on the Island visiting war graves.
Island heritage sites to open this week
Manx National Heritage has announced its seasonal attractions will reopen this week.
You can't put your muck in our dustbin, West tells North
Don't take your waste from the north to the tip in the west - because it won't be accepted!
Onchan Pleasure Park prepares for weekend opening
Onchan Pleasure Park will open for the season this weekend.
Commissioners apply for handrail outside pub
Castletown commissioners have applied for planning permission for a handrail outside a pub in the ancient capital.
