Does the Isle of Man need a levy to discourage people from using plastic bags?
That's the question on the mind of Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper - he'll ask the Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister about the issue in Tynwald next week.
Mr Hooper wants to know if the department has any plans to introduce a similar charge to the one in the UK, where shoppers pay a minimum of 5p per bag.
He says he's not sure if it's something he'd support and depends on how the money raised would be spent:
Island full of Russian oligarchs and drug barons, says Canadian reporter
A far right Canadian news site has accused the country's prime minister of avoiding taxes by setting up a company in the Isle of Man.
First cruise of 2025 arrives today
The first cruise ship visit of the year takes place today.
Revealing school validation info would hinder oppenness, says minister
Education minister Daphne Caine says releasing information about problems in schools would prevent open and transparent discussion with inspectors.
Who missed school because of storms?
How many teachers and students missed school because of severe gales in February?
Mountain Road closed for hill climb
Part of the Mountain Road is shut today as the Manx Classic Hillclimb continues.
Prom steps unsafe for Tower of Refuge walk
The annual walk out to a Douglas landmark will take place tomorrow.
New names for government business support schemes
The Department for Enterprise says it's renamed and updated a number of support schemes.
Can the government earn its Stripe?
An Onchan MHK will quiz the Island's enterprise minister about bringing a payment processing company to the Island.
