Medical ward at Noble’s Hospital closed to admissions
One of the medical wards at Noble's Hospital has been temporarily closed to new admissions because of the presence of MRSA (meticillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus).The patients on the affected ward...
View ArticleFinancial Sanctions: Terrorism and Terrorist Financing
The Terrorism and Other Crime (Financial Restrictions) Act 2014 implements the terrorist asset-freezing requirements of UN Security Council Resolution 1373 (2001) and Council Regulation (EU) No...
View ArticleMinister wishes NatWest Island Games team well
Tim Crookall MLC, Minister for Education and Children, is offering his best wishes to the Isle of Man competitors taking part in the 16th NatWest Island Games. The Isle of Man has sent a strong squad...
View ArticleManx National Heritage takes delivery of New Polaris Ranger vehicle for Calf...
Manx National Heritage, the organisation responsible for protecting and promoting the Isle of Man’s heritage and culture as well as maintaining and preserving its biodiversity and natural landscapes,...
View ArticleEmployers reminded of law relating to children
Ahead of the school summer holidays, employers are reminded that they should adhere to the law when hiring children of compulsory school age – 16 and under. The 2001 Education Act limits the number of...
View ArticleEmotional first aid training for education staff
Education staff have received training in emotional first aid for young people. Eleven employees attended an award-winning course delivered by the Solent NHS Trust last week. They included staff from...
View ArticleNautical Museum in Castletown refreshed with new display
Manx National Heritage, the organisation responsible for protecting and promoting the Isle of Man’s heritage and culture, is refurbishing parts of the Nautical Museum in Castletown. Until recently,...
View ArticleManx National Heritage produces new guidebook series for iconic Manx sites
Manx National Heritage, the organisation responsible for the protection and marketing of the Isle of Man’s heritage and culture, is launching a series of guidebooks to accompany visits to its historic...
View ArticleScan for plan initiative
The public can now use smartphones and tablets to be directed to details of planning applications posted around the Island.Yellow notices are erected at sites that are subject to a planning...
View ArticleAfternoon Tea across the Generations
The children from Hawthorn Class (Reception and Year 1) are learning about life in the Isle of Man in times gone by. On Tuesday 30th June they invited older members of the Ballasalla Community, in...
View ArticlePupils’ designs feature on school safety hoardings
Children have added a splash of colour to the site of their new school.The Henry Bloom Noble Primary School will move from outdated and cramped buildings in Tynwald Street and Demesne Road, Douglas, to...
View ArticleWar comes to Ballakermeen High School on Sunday 12 July 2015
In this year of key wartime anniversaries Ballakermeen High School will present a public exhibition commemorating aspects of World War One and World War Two on Sunday 12 July, 10am to 4pm. The event...
View ArticleQuarterly update to the Electoral Register
The quarterly update to the Isle of Man’s Electoral Register becomes effective tomorrow, Wednesday 01 July 2015.The latest figures show the number of people registered increased by 1,302 to a total of...
View ArticleRogue traders selling watches are sent packing
Don't buy designer goods from a man in the pub and don't part with your money, even if you think you are bagging a bargain. That's the advice being given by the Office of Fair Trading.Recent alerts on...
View ArticleChief Minister presents two awards to school
Dhoon School has recently received two 'quality mark' awards – The Investors in Children Status, and The Inclusion Quality Mark. Both awards are UK recognised, and involved the school staff team...
View ArticleBallasalla School - Pupils and Parents Playtime
Parents are being invited to come to the Pupils and Parents Playtime Friday 10 July 2.30pm – 3.15pm to play with their children in the newly equipped playing field.Chris Gregory of the Isle of Man...
View ArticlePublication List 03.07.15
In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which...
View ArticleIsle of Man to observe one minute’s silence
The Cabinet Office has announced that the Isle of Man will join the United Kingdom in observing a minute's silence at 12 noon on Friday 03 July as a mark of respect for the victims of the Tunisian...
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 ArticleMinister praises contribution of Civil Defence volunteers
Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson MHK has paid tribute to the volunteers who provide essential support for the Isle of Man's major sporting and community events.Members of the Civil Defence Corps...
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