Big Debate officially gets underway tonight

Thursday, 2 October 2014 00:00

Tonight will see the first of government's Big Debate meetings.

This initiative is billed as a national conversation on the economy, with a number of key areas up for discussion.

Policy and Reform Minister Chris Robertshaw says he understands public concern that the meetings are invite only:

He says he's disappointed a fellow MHK has opted to stage a similar event to run parallel with tonight's meeting:

More from Isle of Man News

NSC to review outdoor facilities tomorrow

The National Sports Centre says its outdoor facilities remain closed at present.
Circus announces 2025 dates in Douglas

The circus is coming back to the Isle of Man!
Can you help police find man who walked off with hundreds of pounds?

Police are asking people to come forward after a man walked off with a woman's wages in Ramsey this afternoon.
Labour party announces new January meeting date

A political party says it'll hold its regular meeting late this month because of the weather.
Mountain Road reopening!

The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road is reopening this afternoon.
New weather warning about ice tonight

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a new weather warning following days of snow and ice.
£220k access road to £10m Roundhouse needs speed bump

Traffic-calming measures are to be installed on Braddan's newest road, just weeks after it opened.
Ravens Bury game postponed

A football club in the northwest of the UK says it’s called off a game against FC Isle of Man this weekend.