A new sugar tax on soft drinks is being brought in on Island this month.
The levy was announced by Treasury Minister, Alf Cannan MHK, in the 2019 budget.
Mr Cannan added the measure is being brought in to reduce childhood obesity, promote breastfeeding and improve oral health.
It's thought income from the levy is estimated to be worth around £300,000 for the upcoming year.
Douglas fire festival cancelled
A winter fire festival planned for the Island's capital next weekend has been called off.
The Island's new Council of Ministers has been unveiled this morning.
Patrick commissioners' mission statement almost ready
Patrick commissioners say they've come up with seven issues to include in a new mission statement.
Douglas to mark its first Oie Houney fire festival
The Island's capital will celebrate a fire festival later this month.
New chief minister "first among equals"
The government's released a video featuring the new Island's chief minister.
Online passport applications to be cheaper than paper forms
The government says you'll soon be able to apply for a passport online - and save £13 doing so.
Two runaways on tram line since last January, says Manx Electric Railway
The Manx Electric Railway says it's had two runaway incidents in the last 21 months.
Engineers fixing burst water mains in Ballasalla
A burst pipe means low water pressure or no supply at all in the south of the Island this morning.
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