The new chief executive of the Department of Education and Children has raised fresh concerns over the ongoing dispute surrounding GCSEs in England.
Speculation over possible changes to the exams has been ongoing for some time.
Manx students currently follow England’s GCSE system but a breakaway has not been ruled out.
Professor Ronald Barr, who is the former principle of the Isle of Man College, says this isn’t an immediate consideration but the situation isn’t ideal:
Lavender business hosting charity weeding day
Fancy pulling some weeds in exchange for charity donations?
No discussions about creating separate Island immigration route
The government hasn't had any talks with the UK about creating a separate settlement pathway for migrants on the Island.
Roads starting to open
TT organisers say the roads open car has started making its way around the course.
Yacht in distress rescued by lifeboat
Ramsey RNLI says it was called out to rescue a yacht off the coast of Douglas earlier this week.
Four sailings rescheduled for TT race week
The Steam Packet's announced the rescheduling of a number of ferries.
Memorial service tonight for ferry lost in WW2
The memorial service to a Steam Packet ferry sunk during WWII will take place this evening.
Biker stopped doing 70 in 50 zone - with pillion
Police are reiterating warnings about speeding after three more riders were caught at more than 70mph in a 50 zone.
Doug Barrowman company dissolved
A company founded by Island businessman Doug Barrowman has been dissolved.
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