The Island’s director of education says he realises that cuts in some areas of education have been difficult to accept.
Martin Barrow has been reflecting on his career after announcing his retirement.
He will retire at Easter next year after 36 years working in education on the Isle of Man.
The Department of Education and Children says the position will be advertised shortly.
Describing his career as ‘long and rewarding’ Martin says it has thrown up more challenges in recent years:
Over 25% of imported energy classed as green
Over a quarter of the energy imported from the UK last year was classified as green.
Island GPs have fewer patients than UK docs
The Island's health minister says the Island's GPs each have far fewer patients on average than their UK counterparty.
Award-winning pub reopens
An award-winning pub in the North has reopened.
Mountain Road closed until tomorrow lunchtime
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road will remain closed for the rest of today.
Liverpool terminal work means more disruption to ferries
The Steam Packet Company says continuing work at Liverpool Ferry Terminal means its sailings will divert again this weekend.
676 on benefits get more than minimum wage workers
A government minister says more than 650 residents are getting more in benefits than they would on minimum wage.
DEFA rapped over racism FOI response
The Island's Information Commissioner has told a government department to review its decision on a Freedom of Information request about racist language.
Manxman sailing delayed this afternoon
The Steam Packet Company says a crossing will be half an hour late today as it catches up following two cancellations yesterday.
