Record Level of Passes and A Grades
Over 930 students received their GCSE results yesterday, and as seems to be the tradition year on year pass rates are at an all time high.
A record number of passes at grades A and A star were also recorded, the number of entries were however slightly down on last year as was the total points score.
On average each student was entered for 9.7 GCSE’s – the second highest figure ever.
One student on the
MHK wants to know how many children choose school meals over packed lunch
An MHK wants to know how many students are choosing school meals over packed lunches.
More people eligible for jury service under new rules
Vicars and priests would be allowed to do jury service in future, under new rules that'll be discussed by Tynwald this month.
House plans for former motor museum site
The site of a former motor museum on Glen Vine could become four new homes, if planners back new proposals.
No DEFA info on halal slaughtering
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it doesn't collect data on Halal slaughter at the Island's meat plant.
Port St Mary roadworks start next month
Initial work on rebuilding Port St Mary High Street will start next month.
American company plans three-wheeled Island tour
A group of American motorcyclists will be touring the Island next year.
Dominos advertises for staff to work in new Ramsey store
The Island's newest fast food outlet is advertising for staff as it prepares to open.
Cost of new patient transfer buses queried
How many patient transfer buses have been bought in the last three years?
