Money donated by the International Development Committee is helping fight illegal fishing in Sierra Leone.
The committee’s support for the war torn country is part of a three year commitment to support its fisheries management and sustainability project.
Committee chairman Phil Gawne visited the country recently to see the impact of the charitable effort first hand.
He told us the help allows the country to focus on funding strategically important areas:
Make our staff grate again, says charity!
An Island animal charity is asking people not to feed treats directly to its residents.
DEFA planning upgrades to Archallagan after timber harvesting
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says timber harvesting at an Island plantation will continue for the next three months.
Castletown commissioners disavow Market Square reopening
Castletown commissioners say they won't be responsible for any incidents should the government reopen the town square.
Bad weather delays TT roadworks
Two sets of roadworks near the TT course have been rescheduled by the Department of Infrastructure.
MHK asks about government's MOT progress
Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says MOTs aren't being considered by the government.
New dog byelaws for Jurby?
Jurby Commissioners say they want your opinions on new byelaws about dogs in the parish.
Half of entrepreneur immigrants turned down, says department
The Department for Enterprise says almost half of business immigrants asking for its backing are turned down.
Part of Douglas road closed tonight
The Department of Infrastructure says it needs to close part of the New Castletown Road this evening.
