As MHKs consider whether to introduce a new system for opting out of organ donations rather than opting in, the Manx Independent asks one mother with first-hand knowledge about the system for her views.

Diane Taylor’s son’s organs were donated after his tragic death.

That’s the lead story on page 1.

Also this week:

A southside company is back in business after an arson attack on its premises.

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan says that, contrary to the views expressed on page 1 of this week’s Examiner, the Isle of Man is not about to go bust.

We find out that the Isle of Man’s official based in Brussels has had an extra payment.

Two women are jailed after an assault prompted by a Facebook row.

Why are more people unemployed - proportionally - in the north of the island than elsewhere?

A feature about the dogs that work in the prison.

A government minister says that Manx laws fall short when it comes to protecting pets.

A whole scutch of Hop tu Naa photographs.

Where and when Bonfire Night celebrations will take place.

What’s going to happen with the Lezayre Road roadworks near Ramsey.

The creator of Fraggle Rock’s puppets talks in our Island Life section.

A well-known island boxer is going professional.

How the island’s seal population is coping after the Ophelia storm.

Plus: The Isle of Man’s What’s On guide, your letters, your seven-day television guide, a look forward to the weekend’s sport, two pages of business news and lots more community news.

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