Improvement work continuing in Athol Street
Work is continuing to rejuvenate a key route in the heart of the business district in Douglas.Athol Street will be closed from 6pm on Friday 14 November, from its junction with Prospect Hill to its...
View ArticleMinister announces further details on parking provision
The Department of Infrastructure has confirmed additional measures to support the retail sector in Douglas in the run up to Christmas.The outline proposals announced last month have been further...
View ArticleFinancial 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 ArticleIncreased pension contributions recommended for Government staff and Tynwald...
A report on public sector pensions has recommended a further increase in contributions from Government staff and a doubling of the rate paid by Members of Tynwald.The report, entitled ‘Public Sector...
View Article25p school bus fare to be introduced
A 25p per journey fare will be implemented early in 2015 for children travelling to school by bus. The Department of Infrastructure is reintroducing school bus fares as part of the package of measures...
View ArticleIsland landmarks lit purple for World Prematurity Day
The Tower of Refuge and Pulrose Power Station will be lit purple on Monday 17 November for World Prematurity Day. The event, which began in 2009, aims to raise awareness about premature births which...
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School extension 'an investment in Island's economy'
An extension to the Island’s biggest secondary school represents major investment in the future of young people and the economy, says Tim Crookall MHK, Minister for Education and Children. Minister...
View ArticleInternational Development Committee pledges support for Ebola Crisis Appeal
The Isle of Man International Development Committee has pledged £100,000 in support of the UK Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal to address the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, which has caused...
View ArticleMore opportunities to take part in the Big Debate
There will be two further opportunities next month for the public to take part in the Big Debate, the Minister for Policy and Reform announced today. The national conversation continues with two...
View ArticlePlanning application - publication list 21.11.2014
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...
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Kids Takeover the Manx Museum
If you visit the Manx Museum on Friday 21 November, you’re in for a big surprise! Pupils from Year 5/6 at St Thomas’ Church of England Primary School have been trained to take over the running of the...
View ArticleCheck your passport if you are planning to travel over the festive holidays
Local residents planning to travel off-Island over the festive holidays are being urged by the Passport Office to check the validity of their passports. Annie Taylor, Senior Passport, Immigration and...
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Sport strategy will bring economic and social benefits
Plans to grow the economic, social and reputational benefits sport brings to the Isle of Man are outlined in a wide-ranging strategy spanning the next decade. The Strategy for Sport 2014-2024 –...
View ArticleFinancial Sanctions: Ukraine (Sovereignity and Territorial Integrity)
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 ArticleFreedom of Information Bill enters House of Keys
Following public consultation earlier this year the Freedom of Information Bill is ready to start its passage through the branches of Tynwald and is due for formal first reading in the House of Keys...
View ArticleSchool praised as it becomes first to gain award
Cronk-y-Berry Primary School will become the first in the Island to be awarded a major benchmark for inclusion. The Douglas school will receive the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) award for its commitment...
View ArticleEngineering feats through the ages go on show
Engineering feats spanning two centuries are the subject of a display that will be unveiled next week. Panels going on show at the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre at Hill’s Meadow will depict...
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Christmas present ideas from Isle of Man Railways
Give someone the gift of going places this Christmas. Isle of Man Railways has a range of products available including tickets for the Dining Car during the Christmas holiday or gift vouchers to obtain...
View ArticleFinancial Sanctions: Terrorism and Terrorist Financing
The Terrorist Asset-Freezing Etc. Act 2010 (of Parliament), as it applies in the Isle of Man, implements the terrorist asset-freezing requirements of UN Security Council Resolution 1373 (2001) and...
View ArticleDepartment publishes guidance for marine development
The Department of Infrastructure has published guidance for parties interested in developing within the Isle of Man’s territorial seas.The Guide for Developers provides important information about the...
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