Law360 (April 2, 2021, 3:41 p.m. EDT) – A loan arm of New York Life has provided $ 48 million in financing to a subsidiary of Merritt Properties for five industrial buildings in Virginia, according to a New York Life announcement Friday . The New York Life Real Estate Investors …
Read More »Terra JV secures $ 345 million construction loan for Miami community
Five Park. Image courtesy of Terra, GFO Investments and New Valley Developers Terra, GFO Investments and New Valley will begin construction on its 48-story community, which is slated to be the tallest building in Miami Beach, in April. Developers were able to break new ground on its Five Park residential …
Read More »Build America Bonds May Be Key to Funding Biden’s Infrastructure Plans
Republicans and Democrats agree that the United States is in desperate need of a major infrastructure overhaul and, at the very least, that Congress should authorize major repairs to roads and bridges. The fierce disagreement between the two parties begins over what provisions deserve to increase the federal deficit, as …
Read More »Boston Red Sox set to name Will Venable as bench coach; Cubs third base coach interviewed for leadership opening
The Red Sox are expected to appoint Cubs third baseman Will Venable as their bench coach, a baseball source confirmed Tuesday night. The team has not confirmed the move, but it is expected to be finalized in the coming days. Venable, 38, questioned for Boston’s leadership opening last month before …
Read More »Jumby Bay is almost completely exhausted for the first time
To our knowledge, no one has written a tenor banjo song called “Moonlight on Jumby Bay” or “My Jumby Bay Baby”. They should. A postcard-perfect private island off the coast of Antigua (four hours from New York, two and a half hours from Miami), Jumby Bay is the kind of …
Read More »Prosecutors examine whether Representative Gaetz paid for sex with minors
WASHINGTON – The political peril for conservative Republican Matt Gaetz escalated on Friday as the often extravagant, Trump-style provocateur appeared politically isolated amid a federal sex trafficking investigation. Few Republicans have rushed to offer any support for the Florida MP, known to have espoused high-volume attacks – sometimes against those …
Read More »Orange County Convention Center will not be used to house unaccompanied migrant children
Orange County, Florida – The Orange County Convention Center was seen as a potential place to provide shelter for unaccompanied migrant children, but because the site is busy this will not happen. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said in a statement that FEMA has approached local leaders about the use …
Read More »Steam Packet Releases Revised Schedule After Delays In Departures
Manannan will replace Ben-my-Chree Steam Packet sailing times have been revised due to the continuing issues in Douglas Harbor. The Manannan will make two daytime crossings tomorrow instead of the Ben-my-Chree, departing at 9:30 am for Heysham and returning at 2:15 pm. This will continue for the next three days. …
Read More »Isle of Man TT 2022 dates and schedule officially announced
While the Isle of Man TT 2021 has been canceled due to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic (as was the case in 2020), the IOMTT 2022 is alive and well and is on the racing calendar of the next year, according to the organizers. To that end, they have now …
Read More »Confirmed dates and tickets on sale
After the first cancellation of two consecutive Isle of Man TT editions since WWII, dates have been confirmed for the 2022 race. The 2020 event was canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak in March, with this year’s planned event following suit at the end of last year. But organizers are …
Read More »Main characters of Ferry on the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. to retire this summer
Senior Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. officials, who between them have amassed more than half a century of dedicated service to the Manx ferry company, will retire later this year. CEO Mark Woodward and Commercial Director John Watt will both be stepping down in July 2021. Well respected by …
Read More »Seafarer App mapping ocean pollution used to clean up Isle of Man beaches
Volunteers using data to clean up the beach (Eyesea) Posted on March 24, 2021 4:24 PM by The maritime executive The Eyesea ocean pollution mapping platform, which relies on and uses data compiled by the commercial shipping industry, was recently deployed for the first time to organize a coast clean-up …
Read More »Orange County collector sues Orlando International Airport for unpaid taxes
Orange County, Florida – The Orange County Tax Collector’s Office has filed a lawsuit against the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, the governing body of Orlando International Airport, for unpaid taxes totaling nearly $ 3.5 million dollars. According to the lawsuit filed on Tuesday, taxes from 2015 to December 31, 2020 …
Read More »This is how Guy Martin became successful
Guy Martin rose to fame thanks to his career in road racing, but his larger than life personality made him a superstar. Even after retiring from the race, Martin didn’t slow down. In fact, in his own words, he says he’s a “workaholic” and stays busier than ever outside of …
Read More »John McGuinness gearing up for Isle of Man TT 2022 after all
After the Isle of Man TT was canceled for the second year in a row in 2021, 23-time TT winner John McGuinness has said he plans to retire. After all, he said, even if the event returned to its normal form in 2022, it would mean he would be 50 …
Read More »Manx Operator Announces Delays in Fastcraft Ferry ‘Season’ Services
Ferry & Car Ferry News The Irish Sea ferry industry is like any other sector of the shipping industry, in that it is made up of a myriad of ship operators, owners, managers , charterers who all help to provide a network of routes made up of vessels designed for …
Read More »Up to SPC’s New Manxman Ferry |
Print and digital download photos available The Steam Packet explained how its new ship, Manxman, compares to the Ben-My-Chree, which it replaces. The company’s new passenger ferry, due to enter service in 2023, is eight meters taller than the Ben-My-Chree and has an additional 495 square meters of cargo and …
Read More »Gibraltar and Isle of Man exclude asylum seekers from housing for Britain, World News
The governments of Gibraltar and the Isle of Man have said they will not welcome asylum seekers on behalf of the UK. UK Home Secretary Priti Patel is considering plans to send people to processing centers abroad to overhaul the immigration system, according to the Daily Mail and The Times. …
Read More »Florida House supports ban on transgender female athletes
TALLAHASSEE, Florida. – Despite passionate calls from LGBT advocates, a Florida House panel on Wednesday approved a controversial proposal that would ban transgender girls and women from participating in women’s sports in high school and college. The decision of the House’s secondary education and career development subcommittee placed Florida among …
Read More »Business News: A close eye on UK corporate tax
Kevin cowley Download of print and digital photos available Kevin Cowley, Tax Partner, Partner, PwC Isle of Man, examines the UK budget. In the recent Isle of Man budget, Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan delivered a message of âstability and resilienceâ. He confirmed the government’s continued support to support the economy …
Read More »Arson suspect burns himself while setting fire to boat company, Volusia MPs say
VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL – Man who set fire to boat storage company in burglary, damaging expensive ships and equipment, ended up in hospital with severe burns, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says . MPs said witnesses at the wheel noticed the fire coming from the Myers Marine Service in DeLand on …
Read More »Man cut off his grandfather’s ears after being beaten and stabbed to death, Florida lawmakers say
LAKE COUNTY, FL – A Florida man is locked up in Lake County after MPs say he brutally beat and stabbed his grandfather to death before cutting off the victim’s ears. Investigators were called to a house Saturday night on Lake Mack Drive in DeLand. [TRENDING: SpaceX launches 60 Starlink …
Read More »Isle of Man death of Covid hits hard after tough lockdown | Isle of man
The Isle of Man Chief Minister announced bad news on Friday. A patient at the island’s Noble Hospital has died from coronavirus, he said, the first Manx Covid death since November 5. Howard Quayle said he knew the news “would be a blow” to the 85,000 residents of the Isle …
Read More »2021 Isle Of Man Classic TT is officially canceled
As spring blossoms in the northern hemisphere, it’s hard not to feel some optimism in the air. While 2020 and 2021 have been tough, there is still a lot to look forward to in the coming months. Unfortunately, for the second year in a row, the Isle of Man Classic …
Read More »Classic TT 2021 canceled – iomtt.com: World’s # 1 TT website
Isle of Man Government press release: After extensive consultation with representatives of the main operational groups, the Isle of Man government has taken the decision to cancel this year’s Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix. The races were to take place from Sunday August 22 to Friday September 3. Laurence …
Read More »Isle of Man to close all schools due to lockout of circuit breakers after increase in cases
All schools and daycares will be closed from Friday, just days after the lockdown was imposed by Chief Minister Howard Quayle. However, on Tuesday, Mr Quayle announced a new 21-day lockdown following a “transmission in our community that we cannot see and understand”. âAs we know, the Kent variant of …
Read More »Isle of Man CLOSES all schools two days after island-wide circuit closure
Schools on the Isle of Man will be forced to close in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus – especially among young people on the island. The move, which will see the closure of all schools and daycares from Friday, comes just days after a circuit blockade on …
Read More »Provisional TT 2022 calendar confirmed
Thursday 04 March 2021 TT Isle of Man TT races return. After a two-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, 2022 is expected to be a full return to training in the land of real road racing. Organizers have announced a provisional racing schedule, unchanged from 2020, so you can …
Read More »Isle of Man goes into blackout lockout
The empty entrance to the Isle of Man airport during the first lockdown in 2020 (Getty) Isle of Man authorities have introduced a three-week breaker lockout following a increase in coronavirus cases after a member of the ferry crew tested positive. The island was out of containment on February 1, …
Read More »Lockdown on Isle of Man after ferry worker tests positive
A circuit outage lockout went into effect on the Isle of Man following an increase in coronavirus cases after a ferry crew member tested positive the island was out of lockdown on February 1, with schools and businesses reopening after no reports of unexplained community coronavirus cases for 17 consecutive …
Read More »NAPA to Provide Industry-Leading Safety Solutions on New Isle of Man Flagship Steam Packet Company Ferry
NAPA, the leading provider of marine data analysis software, services and analytics, announced a new agreement with global shipbuilding company Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) and passenger transportation company Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. The installation of state-of-the-art NAPA software, which will optimize operations and improve safety aboard Manxman on …
Read More »NAPA to Provide Security Solutions on Steam Packet Company’s New Ferry
Image credits: Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Posted on March 1, 2021 6:34 PM by The maritime executive NAPA, the leading provider of marine data analysis software, services and analytics, announced a new agreement with global shipbuilding company Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) and passenger transportation company Isle of Man …
Read More »Steam Packet Company survey: why is it important? | Grenade
Over the past week, the ‘Covid-free’ Isle of Man has found itself with a new cluster of cases. The benchmark case for this cluster was a Steam Packet Company crew member who tested positive out of service. Since then, the Isle of Man now has 25 active cases with a …
Read More »Better reactions because PM wants to build a roundabout under the Isle of Man
No matter Boris Island, the Garden Bridge or even the Bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland, the Prime Minister has taken his ‘vision’ to the next level. He now plans to build a massive roundabout under the Isle of Man that would connect Scotland, England and Northern Ireland, according to …
Read More »[A Look Inside] Arrow | Isle of Man Steam Pack
ARROW’s stern showing her name and Douglas home port. Its homeport as built of Tallinn can be spotted in relief just above Douglas. Image © Gary Andrews. Fast facts on the arrow Current name: Arrow Previous names: RR arrow, 6 dart, Varbola Shipyard: Astilleros de Huelva SA, Huelva [ES], # …
Read More »Family member arrested after 2 dead in Orange County house fire
Orange County, Florida – A man has been arrested for murder in Puerto Rico in connection with a fatal fire at a house in Orange County, sheriff officials said Thursday. Bryan Merced Pacheco, 26, was arrested on two counts of first degree murder and one count of arson. [TRENDING: Florida …
Read More »Isle of Man Ship Register becomes first flag state to broadcast mass to crew at sea
The Isle of Man Ship Register became the first flag state to broadcast a mass directly to the crew on board its ships. Isle of Man Ship Registry Director Cameron Mitchell said the masses were made possible through his new seafarer welfare app ‘Crew Matters’, which was developed in partnership …
Read More »Aprilia RS660 could make its Isle of Man TT debut next …
The Aprilia RS660 has gained more and more acclaim since its launch, with journalists around the world falling in love with its laid-back charm and actionable performance. It’s a bike that was born for the road, and what better test for that than the road racing that rules them all …
Read More »Isle of Man budget 2021: How much has the pandemic cost the Manxan government? | Grenade
The pandemic is estimated to cost the Isle of Man government around £ 208million, following two lockdowns and borders that have remained closed to non-residents since March 2020. Isle of Man has spent the majority of 2020 out of the lockout live life with very few restrictions, including no social …
Read More »Simon Pickering of Finance Isle of Man discusses the Island Life sector
In this new feature, International Investment highlights some of our outstanding Q&A and interview sessions from our recent program of virtual events and video interviews. In this transcript from that candid and revealing interview – originally broadcast live from Middle East Forum II November 17, 2020 – Christopher Copper-Ind, Editor-in-Chief …
Read More »Isle of Man TT ace Michael Dunlop unveils new Yamaha look for 2021
Michael Dunlop in action in Kirkistown last September. The 19-time Isle of Man TT winner has unveiled the new livery of the machine backed by Carl Cox Motorsport on social media, which he is set to drive at the Daytona 200 in March. However, Dunlop’s opportunities to ride the angry …
Read More »Isle of Man residents hit pubs to toast the results of their vigilant response to COVID-19
People shop on Main Street as non-essential retail stores open on May 19, 2020 in Douglas, Isle of Man. Getty Images / AFP / Getty Images Imagine a place where face masks aren’t required, pubs and restaurants are open, and people don’t have to stand two meters apart. Welcome to …
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A rendering by Manxman: the new ferry will be fitted with Wärtsilä’s W31 engine (© IOMSP & Houlder) 04 Feb 2021by Riviera News Wärtsilä to supply hybrid drive package for new ropax ferry to Isle of Man Steam Packet Co The company said it has worked closely with the vessel …
Read More »Wartsila to provide hybrid solution for new Isle of Man ferry
Technology group Wartsila has received an order to provide a full range of solutions for a new 132m long passenger ferry (RoPax), named Manxman, to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co (IOMSPC). The order was placed in the second quarter of last year. Currently, Manxman is under construction at …
Read More »The big interview | Davey Todd, Isle of Man TT’s top prospect
Under excruciating conditions, Davey Todd claimed his first North West 200 victory in the Supersport category in 2019. Yet in such a short period of time, the 25-year-old has seen a meteoric rise. Todd was quick to ride for the official Honda Racing team last year alongside Ulsterman Glenn Irwin …
Read More »Plans for Isle of Man ‘Manxman’ new build progressing well, Steam-Packet says
Ferry & Car Ferry News The Irish Sea ferry industry is like any other sector of the shipping industry, in that it is made up of a myriad of vessel operators, owners, managers, charterers , all helping to provide a network of routes performed by a variety of vessels designed …
Read More »Norton Motorcycles wants to race Isle of Man TT again
Let’s say from 2020 onwards you suddenly found yourself tasked with righting the ship at Norton Motorcycles. Regardless of your personal feelings about everything that has happened before, running such a historic business is no small feat. The weight of expectations – both within the company and the world – …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Norton is preparing for the return of the Isle of Man TT “soon …
Norton Motorcycles will be making a return to the Isle of Man TT “pretty soon” as the crowning achievement of its recovery from a near-collapse, according to interim CEO John Russell. The British brand enters 2021 with renewed ambition and vigor almost 12 months after coming on the brink of …
Read More »The Isle of Man TT needs you to shape its future
The Isle of Man TT may be the most famous, iconic and important road race on the planet, but that doesn’t mean it can just rest on its big bed of laurels. Even during these Covid-affected times, when people will likely be anxious to leave once the restrictions are over, …
Read More »Bike icon John McGuinness on the rallycross and Isle of Man TT
âIt’s like a giant ‘join the dots’. You have to reach every peak and be in the right position on the road. It is something that you develop as a person, there is no manual that tells you how to do it. Rallycross isn’t McGuinness’s first taste of four-wheel motorsport. …
Read More »Ferry name revealed for new build of Steam Packages on Isle of Man in 2023
Ferry & Car Ferry News The Irish Sea ferry industry is like any other sector of the shipping industry, in that it is made up of a myriad of vessel operators, owners, managers, charterers , all helping to provide a network of routes performed by a variety of vessels designed …
Read More »A remarkable anniversary for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Steam Packet Company ferries carry passengers between the Isle of Man and the mainland UK The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company celebrated its 190th anniversary in 2020, making it the oldest operating passenger carrier in the world. The British operator’s first ship was a wooden paddle steamer named Mona’s …
Read More »New hybrid ferry for Manx service will be reported to Isle of Man registry
Ferry & Car Ferry News The Irish Sea ferry industry is like any other sector of the shipping industry, in that it is made up of a myriad of ship operators, owners, managers , charterers who all help provide a network of routes operated by a variety of vessels designed …
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