Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida
This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 has been amended with...
View ArticlePlanning Application Weekly Publication List
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 ArticleRelocation of DHSC’s Patient Transfers Service
From Monday 24 April 2017 the Department of Health and Social Care’s Patient Transfers Service will be based at Noble’s Hospital, Strang, Braddan. The office is located in Suite D – the Medical...
View ArticleAn Island of Enterprise and Opportunity
The Department of Economic Development has increased the support and investment available for local people and businesses in 2016/17 leading to record low unemployment and the highest ever job...
View ArticleStrong start for Work Permit exemptions in growth sectors
The Department of Economic Development has reviewed the impact of exemptions for certain roles in ICT and e-Business which were introduced in March 2016. Returns submitted by employers show that 17...
View ArticleRetiring youth head reflects on lifetime working with young people
As Ken Callister retires from education, he looks back with pride on the generations of young people whose lives he has influenced and how the Isle of Man has helped them to flourish.Ken has been a...
View ArticleLaunch of supply teacher online booking system
The Department of Education and Children is launching a new online booking system for supply teachers.Live from the start of the summer term today (Monday), the new system will allow all Department of...
View ArticleScallop advisory board will help ensure sustainability
A board is being established to advise the Isle of Man Government over sustainable management of its king and queen scallop fisheries.The species are worth millions of pounds to the Island’s economy...
View ArticleUnique chance for novice and nervous cyclists to take to closed roads
Novice and nervous cyclists and those with disabilities or regaining fitness are being offered the unique chance to cycle on closed roads as part of a major event.Bike 4 Life, the initiative run by...
View ArticleScheme will improve flood defences in Castletown
The Department of Infrastructure is embarking on a scheme to protect areas of Castletown from flooding during extreme weather events.Reinforced concrete walls will be constructed at the edge of the...
View ArticleAward instils skills invaluable for work and university
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award helps young people to acquire skills that are invaluable for university and the workplace.That is the comment from Alison Gawne, Awards’ Coordinator in the Island, after...
View ArticlePop up shop boost local producers and sends Manx message to world
Cruise passengers will take away more than fond memories of their visit to the Isle of Man this summer.From this weekend, a pop-up shop situated near the cruise welcome desk at the Sea Terminal will...
View ArticleAccess via ‘Martin Ward entrance’ at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital
The public entrance to Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital nearest to the Martin Ward will be closed from Tuesday 25 April, for several days, due to the replacement of the automatic doors. The public...
View ArticleIsle of Man Post Office produces home grown stamps celebrating local food...
Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present a set of six stamps which have been designed by Manx artist Nicola Dixon. The stamps celebrate the Island’s landscape, horticultural, farming and fishing...
View ArticleFoxdale Post Office to close
Isle of Man Post Office (IOMPO) wishes to advise customers that Foxdale Post Office will close with effect from the end of August. Sub Postmaster Ellan Vannin Fuels (EVF) have tendered their...
View ArticleApplications sought for Judge of Appeal role
An experienced judge is being sought to fulfil an important role in the Island’s judicial system.Applications are currently being invited for the position of Her Majesty’s Judge of Appeal in the Isle...
View ArticleProgramme for ISLEXPO 2017 is now live
The 2017 line-up for ISLEXPO is now live with a packed programme of thought provoking keynote speakers, expert insights and informative workshops curated with growth in mind.The free, two-day...
View ArticleGenerosity of Manx public sees reduction in need for some blood types
Changes are being made to the Island’s Blood Donor Service that will see some regular donors contacted less often in the future.The Isle of Man now has an abundance of donors who have blood of group...
View ArticleNew Requirements for Accounting Records & Updated Guidance on the Taxation of...
On 20 January 2017 new income tax regulations came into operation in the Isle of Man regarding the making and keeping of accounting records. The new regulations (SD 2016/0343) strengthen the Island’s...
View ArticleDepartment to provide briefing on vehicle duty proposals
The Department of Infrastructure has decided to postpone consideration of the Vehicle Duty Order 2017 in order to provide further clarity on its proposals.A briefing will be arranged for Tynwald...
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