Employing a private operator to run the Isle of Man Meat Plant will be better for the taxpayer.
That's according to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture which is seeking 'expressions of interest' in the facility.
It's currently run as a cooperative of farmers and requires an annual government subvention - in 2016 that rose to nearly £1.4 million.
Minister Geoffrey Boot says a private operator would be 'the best solution' for the agriculture industry and taxpayer:
More than 2,300 calls to 999 last month
The Island's emergency services dealt with more than 2,300 emergency calls last month.
New Captain of the Parish named for Bride
Bride is to get a new captain of the parish.
Online petition calls for windfarm referendum
An Island resident who says a windfarm in the south of the Island will spoil the view is calling for a national referendum on the project.
Government considers jury service changes
The government says it's looking at who can do jury service in future.
Protect lambs - keep your dog under control!
Police are asking dog owners to behave responsibly with their pets during lambing season.
2025 Manx Rally starts today!
This year's Manx Rally gets underway this morning.
Did you see who damaged car in Ramsey?
Police are investigating after someone seriously damaged a car in the north of the Island but drove off.
No update on NSC tiles problem, says minister
Education Minister Daphne Caine says she can't give an update on the swimming pool at the National Sports Centre until her department gets more information.
