Annual report from Preservation of War Memorials Committee to be received by...
The annual report of the Isle of Man Government Preservation of War Memorials Committee will be laid before Tynwald this month.The Committee was established to oversee the identification, registration...
View ArticlePacked programme for school summer holidays
There is a packed programme of activities for children and young people to get involved with during the school summer holidays. Manx Sport and Recreation and the Youth Service, both part of the...
View ArticlePlanning process ‘good value for money’
The cost of submitting planning applications and appeals will continue to represent good value for money even with a slight increase.That’s the view of Richard Ronan MHK, Minister for Environment, Food...
View ArticleTynwald asked to extend life of Education Council
Tynwald is being asked to approve an extension to the life of the Education Council.The body advises the Department of Education and Children, its members serving as governors of the DEC's 37 schools...
View ArticleHouse of Keys by-elections to take place on 10 September
The date for by-elections to the House of Keys in the constituencies of Peel and Glenfaba has been set as Thursday 10 September 2015.Nomination day – the date when candidates confirm their intention to...
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His Excellency to re-open Curraghs Wildife Park railway station
It will be full steam ahead at the Curragh’s Wildlife Park on July 18 and 19 when a weekend of events will mark the rebuilding of the Orchid Line station.The miniature railway was opened in 1992 and...
View ArticleDelegations for political members announced
The delegations for the political members of the Department of Health and Social Care have today been unveiled by Minister Howard Quayle MHK.The Department welcomed two new Members – Ralph Peake MHK...
View ArticleRevised programme for review of Island’s health services published
A revised programme for external peer reviews of the Island’s health service by the West Midlands Quality Review Service (WMQRS) has been published, with two key changes. The timetable will now extend...
View ArticleMinister welcomes 10% reduction in hospital waiting times
A reduction in the waiting times for outpatient appointments at Noble’s Hospital has been welcomed by the Minister for Health and Social Care, Howard Quayle MHK. The number of first outpatient...
View ArticleGovernment pledges new moves to boost economy and jobs
A fresh package of initiatives to encourage enterprise and employment on the Island is promised in a Government policy report being presented to the July sitting of Tynwald.Economic growth is first on...
View ArticleChanges to Jobseeker’s Allowance
Changes to jobseeker’s allowance (JSA) designed to further encourage claimants into employment will be moved at the July sitting of Tynwald by Bill Henderson MLC, political member of the Treasury with...
View ArticleChanges to make means testing of child benefit more flexible
The Treasury is proposing changes to make the income test for child benefit more flexible in response to concerns that the current system is unfair to families who experience a sudden drop in...
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Kwik Cricket Festivals increase children’s participation in sport
Primary school children around the Island were given the opportunity to compete in regional cricket festivals this month. The Department of Education and Children’s Sports Development Unit with...
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Young musicians from Island take part in Menin Gate ceremony
Young musicians from the Isle of Man are to take part in the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate war memorial.The 58-strong Manx Youth Orchestra will visit the memorial near Ypres on the last night of...
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Official swearing-in of Her Majesty’s Solicitor General
Experienced local advocate Walter Wannenburgh has today (Monday 13 July) been officially sworn-in as Solicitor General of the Isle of Man.Mr Wannenburgh took the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of...
View ArticleCastletown to host Manx Motor Meet
Organisers of the popular Manx Motor Meet will be visiting the south of the Island this Friday (17 July 2015).Castle Rushen High School car park will host the latest in the series of events aimed at...
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Confucius Classroom further strengthens links with China
The relationship between the Isle of Man and China is strengthened further with the creation of an Independent Confucius Classroom at Ballakermeen High School in Douglas.The Classroom will offer the...
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Can you make a crash helmet for an egg? - Science Week at Ballasalla School
Last week the children and staff at Ballasalla School had a change from their usual timetabled activities and took part in a Science Week. The main aim of the week was to develop thinking and...
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Lions Club help bring school minibus a step closer
Kewaigue Primary School pupils have received a very generous donation of £1500 from the Isle of Man Lions Club. This represents a welcome boost for the school's appeal to raise money for a minibus for...
View ArticleFinancial Sanctions: South Sudan
This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with South Sudan.Annexes I and II to Council Regulation (EU) No 2015/735 have...
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