News
Christmas tree shortage highlights business opportunity
A shortage of suitably sized Christmas trees in the Island’s plantations is highlighting a potential business opportunity for private growers.
The Department...
Monday, 11 July 2016
Government issues ‘Call for Sites’ to inform Area Plan for the East
The Isle of Man Government has today (Friday 8 July 2016) issued a ‘Call for Sites’ which will help inform the preparation of the Area Plan for the East.
The...
Friday, 8 July 2016
Isle of Man signs Memorandum of Understanding with Zhongguancun Boya Multimedia Creative and Innovation Park on Economic Cooperation
The Department of Economic Development has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Zhongguancun Boya Multimedia Creative and Innovation Park...
Friday, 8 July 2016
Tynwald asked to approve new accommodation in bid to recruit health and social care staff
Approval will be sought in Tynwald this month for £2.2 million to build a new 48 unit accommodation block on the Noble’s Hospital estate.
Minister for Health...
Friday, 8 July 2016
Department proposes way ahead for ferry services
The Department of Infrastructure is seeking to put in place the foundations on which to secure the long-term future of the Isle of Man’s ferry services.
The...
Friday, 8 July 2016
Department seeks Tynwald support for horse tram proposals
The Department of Infrastructure is proposing to operate the Douglas Bay horse trams for a further two years while discussions continue about the long-term...
Friday, 8 July 2016
End to free TV licences for the over 75s
The concession under which Isle of Man residents aged 75 or over are given a free TV licence is to end with effect from 1 September 2016.
However, those in...
Friday, 8 July 2016
Blueprint for managing the landscape for generations to come
A blueprint for managing the Island’s unique and diverse landscape for generations to come has been published by the Department of Environment, Food and...
Friday, 8 July 2016
Tynwald approval sought for increase in pre-school credit
Tynwald’s approval is being sought for an increase in pre-school credit.
Pre-school credit is available to parents of children resident in the Isle of Man in...
Thursday, 7 July 2016
Public reminded of need for travel insurance when visiting EU countries
The public is being reminded that insurance for healthcare is recommended for anyone travelling off the Isle of Man – including to the United Kingdom (UK) and...
Thursday, 7 July 2016