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.
Vandals smash heritage charity's windows
A charity in the west of the Island has been left counting the cost after vandals attacked its headquarters.
Commissioner "saddened and disappointed" by ATM withdrawal
Castletown Commissioners chair Tony Brown says he's saddened and disappointed after a bank announced it would close a cashpoint.
Private GP conference in Santon next month
An event in Santon later this year will bring together healthcare professionals from across the UK.
Revamped holes would ease Peel course congestion, says club
Planners will decide the fate of a proposed extension to Peel's golf course next week.
Mountain Road WON'T close today, says DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says there'll be no road closure on the Mountain today.
Chilly forecast means move for chilli festival
The food may be hot - but the weather means a chilli festival is swapping dates this weekend.
Hunt for fly-tippers who dumped white goods
Police are investigating after a fly-tipping incident in the west of the Island.
Final Mountain Road MGP closure today
The Mountain Road is due to shut today as race equipment is cleared away after Manx Grand Prix.
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