Isle of Man News from Thursday, February 19th, 2026

The Island's Central Registry has revealed the most popular names last year.

The Department of Infrastructure says it's hoping bus drivers will suspend a 10-day strike due to start this weekend.

The Island's Met Office has issued a weather warning for high tide tomorrow.

Rushen MHK Juan Watterson says he stands by his allegations the Post Office has bullied sub-postmasters over their contracts.

Kewaigue Road has closed after Manx Utilities work ran into unexpected difficulties.

Subway's coming back to the Island - but its new location hasn't been revealed yet!

An MHK in the south of the Island has criticised online toxicity against women.

There's less than two months left to renew firearms certificates.

Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says the Manx government has told the UK imposing extra charges on ferries would seriously affect our transport links.

Will the Isle of Man ban youngsters from social media?

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says it'll be at least the end of March before the Northern Civic Amenity Site opens its re-use site again.

A bus union planning strike action this weekend says it hasn't met the Department of Infrastructure.

The police are appealing for witnesses after a fight which happened in a Douglas bar last weekend.

Dining in the Dark is back for 2026, in support of Island charity Sight Matters.

Tynwald's formally approved the new minimum wage rate.

A newsletter produced by internees in Douglas during the Second World War is selling on Ebay for over £2,000.

Garff commissioners say they'll take part in a meeting about the possible closure of a Methodist hall in the area.

What's the average bed occupancy at midnight at Noble’s Hospital over the last 60 months?

There are no plans to give unmarried couples the same tax breaks as those who are married.