In this week’s Isle of Man Examiner: An advocate has looked at the circumstances that led to this lockdown.

He tells us why he thinks it was caused by a monumental blunder.

Inside we have a page examining the government’s Covid-19 ’Exit Framework’.

Also this week:

Chartered accountant Guy Wiltcher has been by the disciplinary committee the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and ordered to pay more than £8,000 in costs.

Budget airline EasyJet is offering flights to the island as early as May, despite there currently being no set plans for any easing of the Manx border policy.

The finish date for the main work on Douglas Promenade redevelopment scheme is being pushed back again - with the latest lockdown being blamed.

The new boss of Sure has told the Examiner that the telecoms company is still planning to work with controversial Chinese firm Huawei.

Manx Utilities is calling for suggestions of sites for sewage pumping and treatment facilities.

Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper has put forward a Private Members Bill to change laws regarding leaseholders.

Eagled-eyed viewers of E4 might have spotted the Three Legs of Mann on their television screens last week. We tell you more.

The Steam Packet has outlined how its new vessel, Manxman, measures up in comparison to the Ben-My-Chree, which it is replacing.

The work on Douglas Promenade is to drag on longer.

The wellbeing of a political tortoise came under the spotlight in the House of Keys.

More than 170 young people were to receive their Duke of Edinburgh awards at the annual Gaiety Theatre ceremony, which was cancelled due to the lockdown. But we find out how some did.

Biomedical scientist Mike Hayler is taking part in a charity running challenge in memory of his cousin who died from lung cancer.

A cancer charity is asking residents to join its online meetings.

After Beach Buddies’ Bill Dale asked why the civic amenities sites aren’t open, they have their say.

The front page from the past looks at an Examiner from the 1930 after the governor visited the slums of Douglas.

On the back page, we remember Murray Walker, the motor sport commentator who loved the TT races.

Plus your letters, business news, a television guide, our popular crossword and plenty of community news.

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