Tynwald's voted to approve a 9.9% increase in the minimum wage from £12.25 to £13.46 per hour.
The change will come into force in April next year, alongside an increase in the Youth Rate from £9.55 to £10.76.
A total of 17 MHKs were in favour of the move and seven against, whilst it was unanimously passed by the Legislative Council.
It comes after the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce warned against the move, saying it will hit local businesses.
Heritage charity asks members to update details after manx.net changes
A charity supporting the Island's heritage attractions is asking members to make sure their contact details are up to date after manx.net email changes announced this week.
Government publishes praise for new school meals
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture has published praise for its new school meals sent by parents.
Pre-paid debit cards being considered as MiCard alternative
Treasury's considering pre-paid debit cards, cash or cheque payments as alternatives for providing benefits to people once MiCards are axed at the end of the year.
Local authority plans for new works depot
Castletown commissioners are hoping to get a new works depot on garages off Westhill Avenue.
Tynwald members won't get their half-term break yet
Tynwald members won't get a half-term break in February yet - but will discuss the issue again next year.
TT star launches new YouTube channel
An island TT racer has launched a new YouTube channel, showing off his experience of this year's Classic TT.
New gelato shop for Laxey!
An Island business says it's closing one shop - but opening another.
Firefighters tackle blaze at flour mill
Firefighters spent around an hour at Laxey Flour Mills this morning.
