There will be no public holiday for the Island's election day.
Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas dismissed the suggestion in the House of Keys yesterday.
Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper asked whether he'd considered giving Manx voters the day off work whilst elections took place.
However, the Minister said he believes the figure would be too high, it may cost up to £1 million for the day and the Island already has 10 public holidays.
Company says it's got Island regulator's first medical cannabis licence
A local company says it's been awarded the first ever medicinal cannabis license on the Island by the Gambling Supervision Commission.
Late TT rider to have race named after him
A racer who lost his life at the TT is to have a race in Northern Ireland named after him.
Mountain Road closed until later this afternoon
The Department of Infrastructure says it’s temporarily closed the Mountain Road this afternoon.
Minister says White Hoe roadworks were essential
The Manx Utilities chairman says traffic problems caused by closing Kewaigue Hill were unavoidable, but the work's been essential.
Majority pay parking tickets before coroner's needed, says minister
The Treasury Minister says 72 percent of parking fines are paid within the 42 day period, before enforcement is needed.
Adventure sports company up for sale
An adventure company which has been running on the Island for more than 20 years is up for sale.
White Hoe to reopen one-way tomorrow
Manx Utilities says it'll partly reopen the road at White Hoe tomorrow.
Chinese takeaway announces closure
A Chinese takeaway in Douglas says it's closing down at the end of this month.
