Environment will be safeguarded as offshore energy is developed
Experts advising the Isle of Man Government on offshore wind energy development have described how developers in the UK and overseas take measures to protect the marine environment. The Government is...
View ArticleSyria Sanctions - Export Control (Syria Sanctions) (Amendment) Order 2014...
The above Order, which comes into effect in the Island on 8 August 2014, creates new offences of breaching certain prohibitions connected to Syrian cultural property and contained in Council Regulation...
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Get down to some "Monky Business" at Rushen Abbey
Developing the visitor experience to support family enjoyment of our heritage sites has been a key focus for Manx National Heritage. Rushen Abbey is the latest heritage site to receive a family...
View ArticleReturn of the World's Largest Replica Viking Longship
Communication on behalf of the crew of the Draken Harald Hårfagre The magnificent Viking Longship will be returning to Peel Harbour tomorrow morning in full mast, following a brief trip to Merseyside...
View ArticleParole Committee seeks new members
An organisation that plays an important role in the smooth running of the Island’s criminal justice system is looking to appoint four new members.The Parole Committee is responsible for making...
View ArticleTake up running with Manx Sport and Recreation
Summer is the perfect time to don your trainers and take the first strides towards running.That’s the message from Manx Sport and Recreation (MSR), which holds beginners’ groups with qualified leaders...
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Successful International Festival for Business for Isle of Man
The Minister for Economic Development has issued an upbeat message following the conclusion of the International Festival for Business (IFB) which was held in Liverpool during June and July. The...
View ArticlePlanning application list - Published 08.08.2014
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 ArticleExtension to Festival of Motorcycling schedule for Saturday 23 August
The Department of Economic Development has completed its consultation into the proposed extension to the Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling schedule for Saturday 23 August. The consultation was...
View ArticleAnnual rate of inflation
The annual rate of inflation shown by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) is 1.9% for July 2014, up from 1.8% in June. The annual rate of inflation as measured by the Retail Prices Index (RPI) increased...
View ArticleEuropean Union Sanctions - Ukraine,Russia
On 8 August 2014, the following measures came into effect –European Union (Annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol Sanctions) Order 2014This applied in Island law Council Regulations (EU) Nos. 692/2014 and...
View Article'Tomorrow's Farmer' award
Two farming families who are focusing their businesses on the future of the industry were recognised today (Friday). The winners of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture’s ‘Tomorrow’s...
View ArticlePublic meetings to discuss police modernisation
Members of the public will have an opportunity to learn more about the modernisation of the Isle of Man Constabulary during a series of regional meetings.The Chief Constable recently announced a major...
View ArticleConsultation to commence on Equality Bill
Public consultation on comprehensive equality legislation for the Isle of Man will start on Monday 11 August 11, Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK announced today (Friday 8 August).The Equality Bill...
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Dark Thoughts - A Journey through the Victorian Imagination at The Grove Museum
A collection of work by artist Peter Davies inspired by the art of Victorian storytelling will be exhibited at The Grove Museum in Ramsey on 24 August – 4 September 2014. The collection of intriguing...
View ArticleYoung FilmMaker of Mann 2014
The Young FilmMaker of Mann 2014 competition enables young individuals and groups on the Island to showcase their talent for filmmaking. The search for entries begins this month, with the closing date...
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Dry stone walling by Lloyds Bank staff on the Calf of Man
Last month, a team of seven volunteers from Lloyds Bank joined members of Manx Wildlife Trust and Manx National Heritage to lend a helping hand on the Calf of Man. Following a boat journey from Port...
View ArticleFinancial Sanctions: Sudan and South Sudan
On 8 August 2014, the following measures came into effect:European Union (Sudan Sanctions) Order 2014This Order applied in Island law Council Regulation (EU) No 747/2014. This Order revoked and...
View ArticleScams - don't get caught out
Of all the issues of concern raised with the Office of Fair Trading by the public, “scams” are the most frequent. Scammers operate through all forms of communication – emails, social media, phone...
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Festival of Motorcycling road safety campaign
The Department of Infrastructure is launching a hard-hitting road safety campaign today (Tuesday 12 August), as the Isle of Man gears up to host the 2014 Festival of Motorcycling.The joint initiative...
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