The Island’s director of education says he realises that cuts in some areas of education have been difficult to accept.
Martin Barrow has been reflecting on his career after announcing his retirement.
He will retire at Easter next year after 36 years working in education on the Isle of Man.
The Department of Education and Children says the position will be advertised shortly.
Describing his career as ‘long and rewarding’ Martin says it has thrown up more challenges in recent years:
Historic Manx one-pound notes up for auction
Two unique banknotes could fetch as much as 150 times their face value this weekend.
Is the Island ready for 100,000 people?
How will the Island's schools and health system cope with 100,000 people?
Set your alarms! Young Farmers Concert tickets on sale this weekend
Tickets to one of the Isle of Man's most-anticipated theatre events will go on sale this weekend.
Treasury Minister says a tax threshold rise could cost £2.5m
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says more work would be done to calculate how much raising income tax allowances would cost the government.
Snow shuts the Mountain Road
The Mountain Road has been closed today due to heavy snow and dangerous driving conditions.
Stop putting knives in recycling, says council
Douglas Council is asking people not to put knives in recycling boxes.
Bee Gees to release limited-edition box set
The Bee Gees are to release a special collector's set of their biggest hits this month - including previously unreleased material.
Northern Irish politician criticises Manx visa rules
Changes to Manx visa rules for fishing boats have caused a political row in Northern Ireland.
