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Fun and fitness as children take to running track
School children will combine exercise with an exciting day out when GO Run for Fun visits the Isle of Man. The event, on Friday 11 July, will see primary pupils aged seven to 11 running and walking...
View ArticlePokerStars commits its future to the Isle of Man
The Department of Economic Development has welcomed the announcement that PokerStars has committed its future to the Isle of Man following its recent takeover by Amaya Gaming Group Inc. General Counsel...
View ArticleFire at Grianagh Court
The Department can confirm there was a fire at Grianagh Court at 9:40pm on Sunday 22 June 2014, resulting in evacuation of the one half of the building. Evacuation procedures were successfully...
View ArticleSummary of responses to FOI consultation
The Council of Ministers has published a summary report on the 34 responses to the recent extended consultation on the draft Freedom of Information Bill.The report provides a summary of the main themes...
View ArticleDepartment pursuing modernisation programme in response to financial challenge
The Department of Home Affairs is continuing to drive forward an ambitious programme of modernisation in response to its budgetary challenge.A reduction in staff, changes to service delivery and the...
View ArticlePeople urged to stay safe online
The Cabinet Office is reminding members of the public to stay safe online – particularly when asked to disclose personal information such as user names and passwords.This advice follows a recent email...
View ArticleChildren stay healthy with HENRY
The Department of Health and Social Care will shortly introduce training for health and social care practitioners in the HENRY programme to help tackle childhood obesity. The HENRY programme – Healthy,...
View ArticleIsle of Man big winner at International Fund and Product Awards
The Isle of Man’s Financial Services sector was the big winner at this year’s International Fund and Product Awards with virtually all categories being won by Isle of Man-based firms and a further...
View ArticleTynwald approves significant upgrade to Noble's Hospital IT system
Tynwald has, at the June 2014 sitting, approved a sum not exceeding £3.2million to upgrade the patient administration IT system at Noble’s Hospital. Moving the motion in Tynwald, Minister for Health...
View ArticleThe Great Railway Treasure Hunt comes to the Isle of Man
The Isle of Man Steam Railway has teamed up with Peter’s Railway to offer young passengers the chance to do a treasure hunt on the Douglas to Port Erin line. More than 50 steam railways participate in...
View ArticleAgreement reached over Jacksons concert and Rally Stage clash
The Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce that the Villa Marina & Gaiety Theatre have reached an agreement with the Rally Isle of Man organisers over the arrangements for The...
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Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital Welfare Trustees step in with new path
The Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital (RDCH) Welfare Trustees have made a donation to help fund a helicopter loading path. The path has been laid on the field adjacent to the Hospital, which is used...
View ArticlePlanning application list - Published 27 June 2014
Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005Town and Country Planning (Registered Buildings) Regulations 2013Town and...
View ArticleSports 'camp' could lead to jobs for 16-year-olds
A new sports leaders’ camp for school leavers could be a pathway to jobs in the industry. Thirty-five 16-year-olds who are leaving school this summer will embark on Manx Sport and Recreation’s first...
View ArticleVisiting headteachers will see Island's learning advantages
A visiting delegation of headteachers will learn about the Island’s ‘freedom to flourish’ curriculum and the benefits it brings to pupils. Twenty-eight heads from North West England and Wales will...
View ArticleCyclists and pedestrians can 'share with care' on Douglas Promenade
The cycle lane on Douglas Promenade has been removed in a bid to encourage a mix of recreational users in the area.The impact on pedestrians and cyclists will be assessed by the Department of...
View ArticleFinancial Sanctions: Central African Republic
This news release is issued in respect of the financial sanctions in view of the situation in the Central African Republic.Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 224/2014 has been amended with effect...
View ArticleFinancial Sanctions: Libya
This news release is issued in respect of the asset freezing measures relating to Libya.Annex III to Council Regulation (EC) No 204/2011 has been amended with effect from 24 June 2014, following the...
View ArticleFinancial Sanctions: Syria
This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in Syria.Annex II to Council Regulation (EC) No 36/2012 has been amended with effect...
View ArticleShared Equity Schemes - Consultation Response
The Department of Health and Social Care has today published a response to the recent consultation on replacing the current House Purchase Assistance Scheme, with two Shared Equity Schemes. The...
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