Braddan commissioners say they're raising rates by 36.5 per cent this year.
The eye-watering increase will see rates jump from last year's 257p in the pound to 351p.
The local authority says it needs extra cash to pay for the recently-completed Roundhouse as well as rises in energy and waste costs.
Chairman, Andrew Jessopp says the commissioners have had to make some tough decisions but feel that it is a realistic budget.
Tractor run takes to roads this evening
The Island's annual festive tractor run gets underway later.
Port Erin hosts lights switch-on
Port Erin will be the next town to light up for Christmas this afternoon.
Joe Locke meets princess at annual carol concert
Manx actor Joe Locke was one of the speakers at the annual Christmas carol concert hosted by the Princess of Wales.
New weather warning issued
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping today.
Santa's on a Bike ready to raise money for Rebecca House
A festive motorbike event set up by a local business to raise money for a local charity will get underway later..
Buses to divert around TT course closure
A number of bus services will be diverted this weekend as dangerous trees are felled on the TT course.
£66,000-a-year immigration health surcharge manager needed
The government wants to employ a new manager to oversee the new immigration health surcharge - with a salary of up to £66,000 a year.
Out-of-town stores like planned Iceland threaten other shops, says councillor
The chair of Douglas Council's Environmental Services Committee says the local authority objected to Iceland's new Braddan store because it would threaten shops elsewhere.
