Fishermen who break the law whilst fishing in Manx waters will be brought before the courts.
That's the message from the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture which says the prosecution of a Northern Irish skipper sends out a clear message to others.
At Douglas Courthouse yesterday 54-year-old Christopher Heslip - the skipper of the Highland Queen - was fined £26,000 after admitting unlicensed fishing last year:
Minister Geoffrey Boot says offences of this nature are taken seriously:
No net zero referendum after Tynwald vote
The Island won't get a referendum on scrapping net zero - because there's a general election next year.
8% rise in government workers, 36% rise in salaries since 2021
The government says its salary costs for workers have risen by more than 36 per cent in the last five years, while the number of people working for it has risen by just over eight per cent.
Manxman sailings could face disruption tonight
The Steam Packet Company says it'll make a decision by 5pm today about two ferry sailings tonight.
Work continues to reopen roads closed by storm
The Department of Infrastructure says it's continuing to try to reopen roads closed after Storm Bram swept the Island yesterday.
Four-month closure planned for Peel Prom
Part of Peel promenade is due to close for about four months from February.
Drop-in session on southern 20mph zones today
There's a chance to have your say about proposed 20mph zones in the south of the Island today.
DOI reminds people to stay away from Storm Bram cleanup
The Department of Infrastructure is reminding people to stay out of closed roads as the clean-up after yesterday’s storm continues.
Ewe better watch out - storm rips into farm's Xmas experience
A farm in Jurby says it'll soon be business as usual for visitors - after Storm Bram gave it an unexpected open-air feature yesterday!
