Prisoners can be stopped from re-offending if they are given jobs in prison.
That’s the view of the Department of Home Affairs which is asking for help from charities and businesses.It wants new work projects to offer to inmates at Jurby.
The department says providing constructive activity helps maintain discipline and is a form of rehabilitation.
MLC Michael Coleman has political responsibility for the facility – he says providing work could end up saving money:
New Laxey flood defences being looked at
Updated flood defence proposals for Laxey harbour and promenade are being prepared.
Could airport reopening mean return of Doncaster flights?
The Isle of Man could see flights to South Yorkshire restart, after a UK council pledged to spend £160 million reopening an airport.
Test centre festive closure dates announced
The Department of Infrastructure says its vehicle testing facility will be shut over Christmas and New Year.
Plans to process all benefits claims by end of 2028
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says he's hoping all benefits claims can be processed online by the end of 2028.
Island may be in for frosty white Christmas
The Island may be getting a white Christmas after all - if you count frost!
Crash at Broadway roundel
There are reports of a crash at the roundel at Broadway in Douglas.
No rush to change Steam Packet agreement, says Treasury
The Treasury says there's no pressing need to change how it oversees the Steam Packet company.
Shaun's festive icy dips raise over £1,000
A local man's raised over £1,000 for the Hospice and Isle Listen by doing an icy dip for each day of the advent calendar.
