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New CEO for the Department of Economic Development
Chris Corlett has been a Chief Executive in Government since March 2003, first for the Department of Trade and Industry and then for the Department of Social Care from April 2010. The Minister for...
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Director of Education to retire
The Island’s Director of Education, Martin Barrow, is to retire at Easter 2014. It will bring to an end 36 years working for first the Board of Education and then the Department of Education and...
View ArticlePut it on and party
The Public Health Directorate fully supports the 'Put it on and Party' initiative organised by the Action Group for Manx Sexual Health (AG4MSH). The purpose of this campaign is to highlight the risks...
View ArticleOnline book of condolences for Nelson Mandela
The Isle of Man Government has established a tributes page on its website for Island residents who wish to express their condolences following the death of Nelson Mandela. The page is at...
View ArticleDisability Discrimination Act - Update
The Minister for Social Care today made the following statement to Tynwald providing an update on the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act 2006.The Minister for Social Care Hon Chris...
View ArticleRegulation of Care Act - Update
The Department of Social Care is today laying before Tynwald, the Appointed Day Order that will start the conversion of “currently regulated services” and the registration of “newly regulated services”...
View ArticlePlanning Application List - Published 13 December 2013
THE DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999, ORDERS AND REGULATIONS Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013Town and Country Planning (Development...
View ArticleFurther Guidance on Local Authority Members Allowances
Richard Ronan, MHK for Castletown and Political Member with responsibility for Local Authorities has announced that his Department is to issue further guidance on the application of a new Order...
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Diesel-electric loco arrives
Isle of Man Railways’ new diesel-electric arrived at Douglas earlier today (Wednesday 11 December 2013). The 42.5 ton locomotive, representing an investment of £400,000, replaces the old Viking diesel...
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After the Vikings: Book Launch
Manx National Heritage will host the launch of ‘After the Vikings’, a new book by Dr Peter Davey at the House of Manannan on Friday 13 December 2013. ‘After the Vikings’ provides the first ever...
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Don't leave it to chance - plan your festive night out
The Department of Infrastructure has today unveiled the second phase of its Christmas anti-drink driving campaign. It highlights the importance of planning how you are getting home after a festive...
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Waymarked natural trails developed with Manx Mountain Bike Club
The Department of Economic Development has developed a series of waymarked mountain bike trails through the Island's plantations in conjunction with the Manx Mountain Bike Club and the Department of...
View ArticleDisability Discrimination Act - Update
The Minister for Social Care today made the following statement to Tynwald providing an update on the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act 2006.The Minister for Social Care Hon Chris...
View ArticleChristmas Scallop fishing in Ramsey Bay
Over the next two weeks, a limited amount of fishing for King Scallops will take place in the Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) of the Ramsey Marine Nature Reserve. The area is leased to the Manx Fish...
View ArticleAchievements of Island's health care workers marked at awards ceremony
The Department of Health has rounded off 2013 with its annual Awards Ceremony, this year held at the Royal Hall, Villa Marina. Dr Kewley-Draskau opened the ceremony to celebrate and recognise the...
View ArticleChristmas Closure Notice 2013
Members of the public are asked to note that most Government Offices will be closed on the following days over the Christmas and New Year period:-Wednesday 25 December 2013,Thursday 26 December...
View ArticleChief Minister signs intergovernmental agreement with the United States
Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK has today (Friday 13 December 2013) signed an intergovernmental agreement with the United States to improve international tax compliance and to implement the Foreign...
View ArticleMarine Climate Change Information Published
The MCCIP is a body of over 150 scientists from 50 leading science organisations in the British Isles, working in partnership to investigate the effects climate change will have on the marine...
View ArticleIsle of Man Ambulance Service retains ISO Quality Award for fifth consecutive...
The Isle of Man Ambulance Service has once again achieved the ISO 9001 Quality Award following a recent external validation process. This is the fifth consecutive year that they have been successful in...
View ArticleDEFA launches consultation on the management of the 2014 Queen Scallop...
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has today launched a consultation to gain views on a wide range of measure designed to sustainably manage the Queen Scallop fishery in the Manx...
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