Next year’s census must go ahead according to a local population expert, or the next government risks making decisions on outdated information.
Paul Craine says a possible decision to delay the count would be a costly one and lead to ‘a false economy’.
2021 would mark 200 years since the Island’s first census, with government conducting one every 10 years since 1821.
However, the cabinet office has indicated it could be postponed due to ‘budgetary pressures’ caused by coronavirus.
Business organisations welcome cabinet reshuffle
Two local business organisations have welcomed today's cabinet reshuffle and say they hope for "constructive dialogue" with new Treasury Minister Chris Thomas.
College students to test trade skills against other islanders
College students will be pitting their trade skills against counterparts from Guernsey and Jersey next month.
No public reports of broken streetlights
Douglas Council says it hasn't had any public reports of broken streetlights on the prom, but found some during routine inspections.
New Infrastructure Minister says he'll pause 20mph rollout
The new infrastructure minister says one of his first priorities will be to pause the rollout of 20mph schemes across the Island.
Nominations open for Malew community spirit award
Do you live in Malew and know of someone with great community spirit?
Haywood asked to step down over 20mph zones, says letter
Chief Minister Alf Cannan asked Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood to resign over the rollout of 20mph zones and controversy about the Local Government Bill.
Tynwald committee will hear from senior DOI figures
A Tynwald committee will hear from senior figures in the Department of Infrastructure this week.
Michelle Haywood to be replaced by Tim Crookall as Infrastructure Minister
The government's announced Infrastructure Minister Dr Michelle Haywood has stepped down.
