In this week’s Manx Independent the Health Minister says why we cannot roll out the coronavirus vaccinations more quickly.

We also ask why we’re behind the UK per capita in terms of the inoculations.

Also this week:

The man accused of murdering his mother in Andreas.

A driver is arrested following a collision in which a 21-year-old man was killed.

More people are jailed after breaking lockdown rules.

The Isle of Man Government says it is working closely with the seafood industry to explore support options when problems came to light after Brexit.

An £8bn bid to buy the Isle of Man registered business which owns Ladbrokes and Coral has been abandoned.

While many of us are now wearing masks routinely, it is making life difficult for people who rely on lipreading. We talk to the Deaf Society.

How doggy daycare businesses are faring during lockdown. What happens with key workers’ pets?

The most popular babies’ names in 2020.

We remember two remarkable Manxwomen: Nancy Corkish and Lynda Cannell.

A man who claims the pandemic is a scam was thrown out of Tesco.

The island’s biggest teaching union has called off industrial action for the timebeing.

People will be able to watch planning committee meetings virtually, while face-to-face meetings are not possible during lockdown.

The Liberal Vannin party’s priorities after the pandemic.

Twelve-year-old Jack O’Grady has made a batch of nose clips, which prevent facemasks steaming up glasses, on his 3D printer and donated them to the police.

The retiring director of Manx National Heritage (MNH) has underlined the horse tramway’s value to the recovery of the tourist sector in the wake of the pandemic.

The lead story in our Island Life section is the news that well-known Manx historian Peter Kelly has been given an award to mark his contribution to our culture.

The future of the native Manx tongue has been further strengthened after it received the backing and protection from a European body which helps to protect minority languages.

A film has been made made concentrating on the horse trams’ farriers. We find out more about it.

The Isle of Man Motorcaravan Club held a dinner recently, prior to lockdown, at Douglas Golf Club to celebrate its 50th anniversary and John Maddrell took lots of photos. They’re in our Face in the Crowd feature.

Superstar cyclist Mark Cavendish has described his return to Deceuninck-QuickStep as a dream come true.

Tyler Hannay of Ramsey races about four times every week on the Zwift online platform and is currently ranked number one under-21 in the world.

Young footballer Jack Townsend is raising money for several charities after suffering a brain haemorrhage last year.

There is also plenty of community news, as well your letters, a page of photos from the past, our new puzzles pages and a seven-day television guide.

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