Tynwald has approved the new so-called ‘toilet tax’.
It will be come into force in April regardless of widespread resistance - over 6,300 people have signed a petition opposing its introduction.
The Water and Sewerage Authority will now charge households £50 this year - with this rising to £100 next year.
It's in an effort to cover a £2 million gap in the authority's finances.
Treasury Minister Eddie Teare says there’s another reason why people are being asked to pay:
Results see 98% pass rate with majority of GCSE students going to Sixth Form
The government's announced a 98 percent overall pass rate from over 1,000 students who received results for GSCEs and other qualifications today.
Glen Helen Road closed to traffic due to burst water pipe
The Glen Helen Road in St John’s is currently closed due to a burst water main.
Ballabeg’s Bigfoot Sunflower Field reopens this weekend
A sunflower field in the south of the Island is ready to open its gates once again this weekend.
Curphey's high street premises up for sale
The premises of a well-known high street shop in Douglas are up for sale.
'Cut the risk – trim your trees' says DOI
The government is reminding landowners to trim their tress, or face being fined up to £5000.
Evri text confirmed a scam
Police say a text scam is currently circulating which impersonates the delivery company Evri.
Onchan Party in the Park on Saturday
Onchan's biggest party is back this weekend - and kids go free!
Ben-my-Chree still delayed in Heysham
Passengers are sharing their anger at still being in Heysham this morning.
