A campaigner says efforts to have a local authority's contractors pay a living wage is 'racist'.
Michael Josem of the Manx Taxpayer's Alliance was responding to Douglas Council's announcement it would take into account how much workers are paid when it awards contracts in future.
On Facebook, he said the living wage policy has a racist past because it was used to prevent minorities getting jobs.
Councillor Devon Watson, who represents the East Ward, says he's astounded by the claim.
Ramsey Prom closed to traffic next Sunday for triathlon
Ramsey Promenade will be closed to traffic next week to allow a sporting event to take place.
Berthing issues force ferry changes next week
Sailings scheduled for next week have been changed due to issues with low tides.
Beach Buddies cleaning-up Ramsey beach this Sunday
A beach cleaning charity will be heading North this weekend.
60 run-down properties in Douglas recorded
Douglas Council has 60 run-down properties on its list, according to a report.
Learn about ancient keeill sites later this month
A series of walks to explore the Island's keeills is taking place next month.
Nearly £1m on recruitment benefits in last 10 years
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says it's spent almost a million pounds on recruitment benefits over the last 10 years.
New swimming pool on HOK questions next week
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson will face questions about the cost of a new swimming pool next week.
Church in West wants protection for windows
A church in the west of the Island says it wants to protect its historic windows.
