Development of Ronaldsway Masterplan underway
Initial steps have been taken in developing a Ronaldsway Masterplan with workshops being held involving over 25 stakeholders from the public and private sector who have land or property in the Airport...
View ArticlePlanning application list - published 09.10.15
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 ArticleHousing planned maintenance accelerated
This year’s public sector housing capital investment programme is being increased by around £500,000 by bringing forward several projects previously scheduled for 2016-17.These works are expected to...
View ArticleChief Minister leads delegation to Conservative conference
The Isle of Man Government’s programme of proactive engagement with the UK’s main political parties continued this week when Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK led a delegation to the Conservative...
View ArticleExpansion of Minor Ailments Services
The Isle of Man Pharmacy Contractors’ Association, in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care, has recently launched an expanded Minor Ailments Scheme across the Island.The scheme,...
View ArticleStrategy aims to safeguard the Island’s natural wealth
A blueprint to safeguard the Island’s ‘natural wealth’ for future generations will be taken to Tynwald this month.The Island’s first biodiversity strategy, which aims to protect our wide variety of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Winter vehicle checks on offer at Manx Motor Meet
Island motorists will have an opportunity to put their vehicles through a free winter health check as part of the Manx Motor Meet being held in Douglas next week.Drivers of all ages are encouraged to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ballure Bridge wins in Light Rail Awards
Rebuilding Ballure Bridge on the Manx Electric Railway has been recognised by the industry as a remarkable feat of engineering.The £1.2million project was nominated in three categories of the 2015...
View ArticleUnited Nations and European Union Sanctions: Liberia
On 2 September 2015, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2237 which terminated the travel ban and asset freeze measures imposed on a number of individuals.On 7 October 2015, Council Regulation...
View ArticleMeasures to support fishery go before Tynwald
Measures to further support the Island’s £12 million sea fishing industry will be laid before Tynwald this month. Regulations will give legal status to the existing Queen Scallop Management Board (QMB)...
View ArticleSheep traceability boosts customer confidence
Sheep and goats will be electronically tagged prior to sale or slaughter if Tynwald gives the go-ahead this month.The measure will ensure greater traceability of Manx meat, boosting customer confidence...
View ArticleDouglas East by-election to take place on November 12
The date for the by-election to the House of Keys in the constituency of Douglas East has been set as Thursday November 12, 2015.Nomination day – the date when candidates confirm their intention to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Isle of Man named ‘Best International Finance Centre’
The Isle of Man's financial services industry was the big winner at the Professional Advisor International Fund and Product Awards 2015 which were presented in London on Wednesday night (7 October)....
View ArticleTynwald approval sought for new Enterprise Development Scheme
Plans for a new £50million Enterprise Development Scheme (EDS) will go before October’s Tynwald for approval. The £50million scheme was announced by Chief Minister Allan Bell at July’s sitting of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Schooling vital to Island’s success
The Island’s economic success begins in the classroom. That was the comment made by Geoff Corkish MBE, MLC, Member of the Department of Education and Children, as he congratulated teachers who have...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Licence granted to explore potential for offshore tidal energy
Plans to grow the Manx economy by harnessing the Isle of Man’s natural resources to generate renewable energy have taken a significant step forwards.The Isle of Man Government has granted a survey...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Changes to sea bass laws would contribute to economy and conservation
The public is being consulted over plans to further limit the size and/or number of sea bass that can be caught off the Isle of Man. Changing laws governing the catch would aid the conservation of the...
View ArticleFinancial Sanctions: Al-Qaida
This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the Al-Qaida network.Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 has...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Halloween Spooktacular promises fun-filled family day out
There will be ghoulish goings-on at the Curraghs Wildlife Park on Saturday 31 October when the annual Halloween Spooktacular takes place. The event, at the start of schools’ autumn half term, promises...
View ArticleWorld-renowned sports coach to deliver annual lecture
A world-renowned coach who trained two high-achieving Olympians will deliver the annual Isle of Man Sport Lecture. Jack Maitland will speak about “The Art of Endurance” at the Gaiety Theatre on...
View Article