This week’s Examiner leads with the news that head teachers could get a mandate to call in the police if they find pupils – or their families – attacking children or staff on social media.
The Education Bill, published last week and now subject to a seven-week public consultation, outlines tough measures to tackle ‘inappropriate use of social media’.
Also in the news:
A suspect arrested over a series of arson attacks in a central Douglas street has been released on police bail.
Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas has been forced to defend the government’s decision to outsource electoral register administration to the UK.
Mr Brexit, Nigel Farage, has been speaking in the island.
Plans to build a £100m marina in Ramsey have been met with a mixed reaction from politicians and community groups.
Government plans to redevelop Douglas harbour have been described as like ‘putting new wine in old bottles’.
Local authority rate increases have been announced across the island.
Which GP surgery has the best patient to doctor ratio?
Julie Blackburn meets the family of a teenager who lost a leg after he was run over in Turkey and how it has affected his and their lives.
Manx folk music legend, John Kaneen, has been awarded the Reih Bleeaney Vanannan for his contribution to the island’s culture.
Isle of Man Motor Museum is searching for bikes to complete its celebration of 100 years of racing in the island.
Jess Ward is out and about asking residents’ views on Manx meat as there are fresh attempts to get it back on Tesco shelves.
Alistair Ramsay’s column details the island’s ‘pension debt monster’.
Paul Speller’s House of Keys preview.
Business:
Students from every high school in the Isle of Man will be able to learn how to take a business idea from concept to reality and develop their entrepreneurial skills for the future.
Zurich International has developed a multifaceted wellness scheme.
Business editor Duncan Foulkes sits down for an exclusive interview with Jaime Amoedo, country head of commercial banking at HSBC.
Brexit could be a ‘new dawn’ for investors.
And Duke Travel is seeking to bring new visitors to the TT.
Sport:
Coverage of Ramsey’s victory over rivals Vagabonds in Lancashire/ Cheshire Division 3.
News of a newcomer for this year’s TT.
And all the usual football, hockey and other sports coverage.
Also there’s your letters, Terry Cringle’s nostalgia pages and lots of community news.
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