Financial Sanctions: Iran (Nuclear Proliferation)
This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed by the Council of the European Union against Iran.Following the publication of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No...
View ArticlePartnership improves outcomes for children with autism
The Department of Education and Children (DEC) and Autism in Mann (AiM) have started a project to help improve the outcomes for children affected by autistic spectrum conditions (ASC), their schools...
View ArticleGrowing numbers of children opt for nourishing midday meal
Growing numbers of children are enjoying a nutritious midday meal at school. Menus are on a four-week cycle, to ensure variety, and are completely changed every six months, at Easter and October half...
View ArticleReview of Beneficial Ownership regime
Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK has confirmed that the business community will be consulted in the ongoing review of the Island’s beneficial ownership regime which the Government has committed to...
View ArticleAction plan to manage Island's green lanes
The Department of Infrastructure is introducing an action plan to promote the long-term management of the Island’s green lanes.A Green Lane Management Strategy has been produced after extensive...
View ArticlePrison's environmental projects create savings and strengthen links with...
The Isle of Man Prison is promoting a range of green initiatives as part of broader efforts to make its operations more sustainable.Schemes focusing on recycling, waste management and energy efficiency...
View ArticlePre-school credit applications invited
Applications can now be made for pre-school credit for 2014/15. The scheme provides £350 towards the cost of pre-school to all parents of children who reach their fourth birthday between 1 September...
View ArticleMountain Road to be closed off-peak for three days in May
It is hoped that these works can be completed during these three daily closures. If the works are delayed due to the weather, the road closure order makes provision for the works to continue on 13 to...
View ArticleFinancial Sanctions - Ukraine
This news release is issued in respect of the EU financial measures taken against certain persons in respect of actions undermining or threatening the sovereignty and territorial integrity of...
View ArticleNew bus timetable from 3 May 2014
Copies of the new Journey Planner and Timetables booklet listing all bus vannin and IoM Railways services will be available from the Welcome Centre in Douglas from Friday (2 May). The new bus schedules...
View ArticleManx registered tanker in dramatic rescue at sea
A British couple, and their dog, along with one Belgian crewman were saved from the ocean after clinging to a life raft for hours amid 25ft waves by the Manx registered tanker Tilda Kosan after their...
View ArticleSulby Glen Road to reopen ahead of schedule
The Sulby Glen Road is reopening ahead of schedule following the completion of a major scheme to rebuild the retaining wall, stabilise the soil slope and resurface the carriageway. Work on the section...
View ArticlePlanning Application List - Published 2 May 2014
THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999, ORDERS AND REGULATIONS Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005Town and...
View ArticleConsultation on Keys election legislation
The Cabinet Office has today launched an eight-week public consultation on a Bill to update the law governing House of Keys elections, and to promote the transparency and integrity of the election...
View ArticlePlanning permission to be sought for new primary school
Planning permission is being sought for a new primary school on part of the former Noble’s Hospital site in Westmoreland Road, Douglas. The £9.8m Henry Bloom Noble Primary School will be an all-through...
View ArticleSierra Leone officers learn more about Isle of Man fisheries sector
Representatives from the Government of Sierra Leone have been in the Isle of Man this week to learn more about our approach to fisheries management and protection.Victor Kargbo, Head of the Joint...
View ArticleIsle of Man students seek support to attend Linguistic Olympiad in Beijing
Daniel Quayle, Keira Gawne, Clare Pickering and Annie Lennon qualified for the 12International Linguistics Olympiad by scoring the highest points in a local challenge.The event will take place in...
View ArticleCall to respond to consultation on exam future
Everyone with a stake in education is urged to participate in a consultation exercise that will determine the qualifications Island students sit in the future. With GCSEs being overhauled in England...
View ArticlePlanning permission to be sought for new primary school
Planning permission is being sought for a new primary school on part of the former Noble’s Hospital site in Westmoreland Road, Douglas. The £9.8m Henry Bloom Noble Primary School will be an all-through...
View ArticleGovernment invites comment on uplands strategy
The public is invited to have its say on the future management of the Manx uplands. The invitation follows the publication of a draft strategy compiled by a group of key stakeholders. Membership...
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