Planning application - publication list 12 August 2016
In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which...
View ArticleNew Douglas Post Office opens next week
The new Douglas Post Office, housed within the former Carnival site in Strand Street, Douglas, will be open for business for the first time next Monday (15 August). The new post office, which is bigger...
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Work begins on new accommodation block for health and social care workers
Work has begun to construct a new £2.2 million accommodation block for health and social care workers on the Noble’s Hospital estate in Strang.Minister for Health and Social Care, Howard Quayle, was...
View ArticleNew member sought for Appointments Commission
Community spirited individuals who are interested in playing a part in Island life are being encouraged to apply for a position with the Appointments Commission.The Council of Ministers is seeking to...
View ArticleFinancial Assistance now available for Customer Service Excellence Accreditation
The Department of Economic Development has increased the suite of ongoing business support by providing assistance with a Customer Service Excellence accreditation for local companies.The accreditation...
View ArticleConsultation on ‘Code of Conduct’ for Isle of Man Insurance Companies
The Isle of Man may be the first Crown Dependency to introduce a ‘Code of Conduct’ for Insurance providers on the Island.The consultation, issued by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority...
View ArticleA7 highway improvement scheme
Work will start on Monday 15 August to enhance the A7 Ballabeg to Colby road.The Department of Infrastructure will replace the carriageway surface to address the poor ride quality, while at the same...
View ArticleSport Aid pride at Tim's Rio performance
Tim Kneale’s fourth place finish at the Rio Olympics this week marked another outstanding milestone in a distinguished sporting career. The Isle of Man clay target shooter had already set the World...
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Home Affairs Minister officially opens Tromode House
Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson has today (Friday 12 August 2016) officially opened Tromode House as the new hub for the Isle of Man’s probation staff.Officers have relocated from central Douglas...
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Unmarked police vehicles to support Festival of Motorcycling road safety...
Covert police vehicles will play a key role in efforts to maintain road safety, as the Isle of Man gears up to host the 2016 Festival of Motorcycling.Several thousand visitors are expected to travel to...
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Manx Museum to stage major exhibition of work by internationally acclaimed...
Islands and Bridges, The Art of Roger Dean20 August 2016 – 19 November 2016 On 20 August 2016, masterpieces by internationally acclaimed artist and designer Roger Dean will be displayed in a new...
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Award representatives attend Buckingham Palace reception
Representatives of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in the Isle of Man were invited to a gold award badge presentation at Buckingham Palace.2016 is the 60th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh’s...
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Focus on future vital to farming and food production
Farmers and food producers who are focusing on the future were recognised on Friday.The winners of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture’s new Isle of Man Food and Farming Award,...
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Department and Commissioners’ partnership over public areas
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has entered into a trial partnership with Braddan Parish Commissioners over Millennium Oak Wood and Port Soderick Glen.The partnership has come about...
View ArticleA level results published this Thursday
This Thursday (18 August), students from the Department for Education and Children’s five secondary schools will, like their peers in the UK, receive their A level results.Most of the students...
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New arrival at Curraghs Wildlife Park
‘Yet another reason to visit the Curraghs Wildlife Park this summer.’That is David Cretney MLC’s comment after a baby tapir was born to resident pair Louka and Thackery.Mr Cretney, Member of the...
View ArticleGeneral Election advance voting
Registered voters unable to vote in person at a polling station in the House of Keys General Election on the 22 September are encouraged to apply for an advance vote.Advance votes enable electors to...
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Castletown and Laxey prepare for war this weekend
Military vehicles, hair-raid shelters and wartime suppers –Your Railway Needs You!It’s all change for Island at War this year with the main activities taking place at Laxey and Castletown.Everyone is...
View ArticleIsle of Man Sport Aid congratulates Mark Cavendish
Isle of Man Sport Aid is delighted at the success of Mark Cavendish, who has won a silver medal in the Omnium at the Rio Olympics, his third Olympic Games.Mark received support from Sport Aid from 2000...
View ArticleNew arrangements for hospital’s retail outlets will see better return for...
The retail space in the main foyer of Noble’s Hospital is to be operated by the Department of Health and Social Care from Monday 7 November 2016.Expressions of interest were invited from organisations...
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