The Island's Treasury Minister says a new tax on sugary soft drinks isn't a new 'stealth tax'.
This week in Tynwald, Alf Cannan MHK unveiled the new levy as part of his budget.
From April next year, the government will collect the money to be spent improving health.
Mr Cannan says the decision to impose the extra costs was forced on the Island:
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!
Noble's overcrowding means audiology drop-in suspended
Manx Care says safety concerns about overcrowding means some clinics have been suspended at Noble's Hospital.
Government wants permanent paving around TT VIP area
The Department for Enterprise says it wants to create a permanent path around the TT VIP hospitality area at the Grandstand, after letting previous plans lapse.
Delays to buses this morning
Bus Vannin says it's seeing a lot of delays because of traffic this morning, Wednesday, December 10.
Changes to 1st time buyers schemes planned
The Department of Infrastructure will make changes to schemes supporting first-time buyers after a public consultation ends.
