Isle of Man News from Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

The deadline to register children for primary school is approaching this month.

Police have announced the identity of the man who died in a single-car crash at Hillberry outside Onchan last week.

Manx Utilities says it will reschedule the closure of Peel Promenade for sewage works to reduce disruption for local businesses.

Do you think you could run the Department of Education, Sport and Culture?

Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the Department of Infrastructure will "re-visit" all plans for new 20mph zones.  

Chief Minister Alf Cannan says there'll be significant increases to personal tax allowances for "those who most need" it this year.

The government says it now plans to raise the minimum wage in April by five percent instead of 9.9 percent.

Bluetongue virus antibodies have been found in a cattle herd on the Isle of Man, prompting immediate veterinary action.

Former Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says she did not step down, but was sacked without notice during yesterday's cabinet reshuffle.

The number of passengers using Ronaldsway Airport last year fell by more than four per cent.

The Steam Packet says two of today's sailings have been called off. 

A yellow weather warning has been issued for coastal overtopping.

Can the treasury calculate how much on-Island VAT is paid to UK and international construction companies? 

Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper will quiz a minister about planning policy in the town when Tynwald sits this morning. 

Island residents were treated to a spectacular light display last night as the northern lights illuminated the skies.

Tynwald will sit for the first time in 2026 this morning, with 20 questions on the order paper.