The government has completed a deal to take control of the Steam Packet Company.
Treasury Minister, Alf Cannan, signed the £124.3 Million deal today (May 25th).
Tynwald Members had voted in favour of the purchase earlier this month.
The move aims to provide long-term stability to the ownership of the Islands ferry operations.
Tributes paid to Commissioner who suddenly passed away
Tributes have been paid to a man who served as a Commissioner for over 15 years.
Ferry sailings face possible disruption later in the week
Ferry sailings later in the week could be cancelled in the face of Storm Eowyn.
DEFA asking people to avoid glens and plantations because of Storm Eowyn
People are being asked to avoid glens and plantations on Friday.
Amber weather warning issued for Friday
An amber weather warning has been issued for Friday.
New government employment framework will try to restrict growth of the public service
A new employment framework released by the government will try and restrict the growth of the public service.
Firefighter hangs up his boots after nearly 25 years with the service
A firefighter who has served with Douglas Fire Station for nearly 25 years is hanging up his boots.
Treasury Minister wants to see more people use Post Office cash services
The Treasury Minister says people outside of Douglas should use the Post Office cash services more.
A1 Peel to Douglas road closed today
The A1 Peel to Douglas road will be closed for a large part of today.
