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View ArticleSocial needs assessment will help to target support
Government has started mapping out patterns of social need in the Isle of Man to help it plan services and target resources in the future. Its first ‘Joint Strategic Needs Assessment’ (JSNA) indicates...
View ArticleNew pensions and benefits card to be piloted next year
Island residents who collect their pensions and benefits from Anagh Coar and Foxdale Post Offices will soon use a smart card to get their money, under a new scheme to be piloted early in 2015, subject...
View ArticleDeadline approaching for public appointments
The deadline is fast approaching for community spirited individuals who are interested in taking up one of the public appointments currently being advertised.The Council of Ministers is inviting...
View ArticleHome educators reminded to register
Parents of children who are home or privately educated are reminded of the requirement to register with the Department of Education and Children (DEC). The requirement comes under the Education...
View ArticlePlanning application - publication list 10 October 2014
THE DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999, ORDERS AND REGULATIONSTown and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013Town and Country Planning (Registered...
View ArticleDepartment of Infrastructure response to Blackpool Airport closure
With the announcement from Blackpool Airport yesterday that no buyer has been found to purchase the Airport and that it will cease commercial operations with effect from 15 October, the Department of...
View ArticleProposals aimed at improving safety of new drivers
The Department of Infrastructure is inviting public feedback on proposals aimed at improving the safety of new drivers. Statistics show that a disproportionate number of inexperienced motorists are...
View ArticleStaff on standby to deal with coastal flooding
Staff from the Department of Infrastructure will monitor weather conditions tonight and provide assistance to households and businesses in the event of any coastal flooding.Areas of Castletown, Douglas...
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Fire Station Open Day raises money for charity
Douglas Fire Station opened its doors to the public on Sunday 20 July 2014, to put on a fun day out for the local community, whilst raising money for charity.The day was a great success, with people...
View ArticleEbola - risk to Island residents remains low, but the health services are...
The Department of Health and Social Care would like to reassure the public that the risk from Ebola remains very low in the Isle of Man and that the Island’s health services are prepared. Only those...
View ArticleBusting the myths of schizophrenia this World Mental Health Day
This year’s World Mental Health Day is focusing on raising awareness about schizophrenia and living a healthy life with the condition. To support this initiative the Department of Health and Social...
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QEII students cycle for their Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Five students from Queen Elizabeth II High School decided that instead of completing their Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Expedition by foot, they would complete their journey by bicycle. Jack Corlett,...
View ArticleDepartment seeking Tynwald approval for Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility
The Department of Infrastructure is seeking Tynwald approval to construct a specialist facility for the temporary storage of hazardous wastes.Minister Phil Gawne MHK will ask Members to support capital...
View ArticleTynwald approval sought for replacement TETRA system
The Department of Home Affairs is seeking to replace the communications system that plays a critical role in keeping our community safe.Minister Juan Watterson MHK will ask Members to support capital...
View ArticleInspiring. Involving: MusicLab open day Saturday October 18 2014
Some 21 schools across the Island will be discovering what it’s like to be part of an orchestra thanks to the pioneering MusicLab project…and so can members of the public. On Saturday October 18...
View ArticleManx National Heritage reports strong growth in local and UK visits
News of strong growth in the Isle of Man’s visitor economy has been welcomed by Manx National Heritage, which is currently seeing the benefit of increased visitor numbers generated through joint...
View ArticleChief Minister warns against return to 'chaos' of Board system
Winding back the Ministerial system of Government could return the Isle of Man to the ‘chaos’ of the old Board structure that was abandoned nearly 30 years ago, according to Chief Minister Allan Bell...
View ArticlePublic feedback invited on Douglas Promenade proposals
A public exhibition is being held at the Sea Terminal to encourage feedback on the two options currently being considered for the refurbishment of Douglas Promenade.Outline designs, technical...
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Education's gain as teachers earn qualifications
Supporting schools to raise standards even further is a priority of the Department of Education and Children (DEC). That was the message from Tim Crookall MHK, Minister for Education and Children, as...
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