The heads and terms of a new sea services agreement for the Island have been approved by Tynwald today.
The 25-year agreement would replace the current one and come into effect in January 2020.
The document which forms the basis of it specifies terms on new vessels, special offers and refurbishment of passenger facilities.
A proposed amendment was put forward by Douglas East MHK Chris Robertshaw but this was rejected by members.
Ramsey fireworks cancelled
A planned fireworks display in the north of the Island has been cancelled this weekend due to bad weather.
Plans to promote Manx goods to be scrutinised by MHKs
Efforts to promote Manx produce will come under scrutiny next week in the House of Keys.
Council announces final dates for garden waste collection
Douglas Council has announced the last dates it'll collect garden waste this year.
Manx Utilities hopes sewer cleaning means end of odour problems
Manx Utilities says it hopes the completion of cleaning works will mark the end of sewage odours on an estate in the West of the Island.
What's being done to tackle crash blackspots?
What's being done to tackle accident blackspots on the Island's roads?
New TT schedule will be reviewed on yearly basis
The new TT schedule will be reviewed each year as part of an existing procedure, according to the enterprise minister.
No successful driving theory test appeals in past 10 years
No one has successfully appealed the result of a driving theory test in the past 10 years.
Steam Packet announces tomorrow morning's sailings will go on time
The Steam Packet's announced the Manxman's sailings tomorrow morning, Friday, October 31 will depart as scheduled, having previously been in doubt.
