The president of the Philippines has cancelled a trip to the UN's climate change summit in Dubai to ty to free 17 seafarers taken hostage when a Manx-owned ship was hijacked.
The Galaxy Leader, owned by Manx-registered company Ray Car Carriers, was seized by Houthi rebels on November 19.
17 Filipino seamen were taken prisoner, although the hostage-takers said they would be unharmed.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says he's sending a delegation to Iran this week to negotiate their release.
Local Economy Forum launched to propose alternative to 'destructive' min wage increase
A Local Economy Forum is being launched to highlight what it's calling the destructive impact of the planned minimum wage increase.
Group raising money towards legal costs for new Summerland inquest
A campaign group is raising funds for a new inquest into the tragic Summerland fire of 1973.
Police appeal after Manx stone wall damaged
Police in the north of the Island are appealing for information after a car hit a stone wall.
MHK wants to see all private healthcare reports
An MHK has asked the Health and Social Care Minister to publish reports on the hospital’s private patient wing and services.
Let’s make Hop Tu Naa a boo-tiful night for all, say police
Police are reminding parents to know what their children are up to this Hop Tu Naa.
Hose under the hammer, your chance to drive home a real fire engine!
Fancy driving home a fire engine this weekend?
Event to celebrate women in farming
The Department for Environment, Food and Agriculture is inviting people to an event celebrating women in farming.
Engineers confirm source of gas smell in Ramsey
Reports of a gas smell in Ramsey yesterday prompted engineers to carry out emergency works.
