In this week’s Isle of Man Examiner, we look at a Chinese telecommunications company that’s been banned in the USA but which is working with local providers.

We have investigated and the details are on pages one and two.

Also this week:

English authorities have questioned the quality of exams that pupils in the Isle of Man take.

Big plans for the old Newson’s building on North Quay, Douglas, and the old Trafalgar pub on South Quay.

A potential explosive has been discovered in a garden in Willaston.

Did you know that local authorities can tell you how many pets you can have if you live in one of their properties? Ramsey Commissioners have clarified their position.

Cuts in benefits planned for the working poor are criticised.

Spring seems to have sprung a couple of months early. See our photos for evidence.

Plans to obtain accreditation for the endoscopy service could lead to more than 1,500 extra sessions being provided, the Health Minister tells us.

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan has moved to allay concerns over the island’s recent blacklisting by the Dutch government.

Two heritage organisations have objected to plans for a major residential development at Great Meadow in Castletown.

Annual health and social care costs could spiral to more than £7,000 for every person who lives here by the year 2035, a review report has estimated.

One of our reporters has been on to Strand Street asking people whether they can name the Chief Minister - and other political bigwigs - off the top of their heads.

His findings are interesting. He also asked whether they could put names to 12 famous faces.

We report on two more people with strong Manx links who have received New Year honours.

A site visit to the Ballakilley estate in Port Erin and Rushen will be held on Friday as Port Erin’s local authority presses its case to extend its boundaries.

Alistair Ramsay asks whether Illiam Dhone was really a Manx nationalist in his column.

Forty years on, we track the journey of the Tynwald millennium baton from Buckingham Palace to the Isle of Man.

A pub chef from Douglas has been fined £550 after admitting disorderly behaviour on licensed premises.

Plus there are 10 pages of business news, the Final Whistle sports section, your letters, Terry Cringle’s look at times gone by and lots of community news.

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