News

Chief Minister welcomes publication of UK mandate

The UK has today released its negotiating mandate for post-Brexit trade talks with the EU.  In response to this the Chief Minister has made the following...
Thursday, 27 February 2020

Visit Isle of Man announces strategic plan to 2023

Visit Isle of Man, an Executive Agency within the Department for Enterprise, has today (Tuesday 25 February) unveiled its 3 year strategic plan at its ninth...
Tuesday, 25 February 2020

Designation of ministerial duties for Home Affairs

The Health and Social Care Minister David Ashford is to take up ministerial responsibility at the Department of Home Affairs on an interim basis, following the...
Tuesday, 25 February 2020

New bus timetable comes into operation on 2 March 2020

A new bus timetable will come into operation on Monday 2 March containing a number of improvements in response to passenger-demand and to enable a more...
Monday, 24 February 2020

Teachers’ Pay Question and Answers

Why are teachers taking action? Teachers on the Island are taking action due to a dispute between three teaching Unions and the Department of Education, Sport...
Friday, 21 February 2020

Chief Minister pays tribute to proud Manxman

It is with great sadness that the Isle of Man Government announces the death of Hon. Bill Malarkey MHK after a long illness. Mr Malarkey, who was Minister for...
Friday, 21 February 2020

Health service to fund glucose monitors for people with Type 1 diabetes

The Island’s health service is to provide a glucose monitoring system for adults and children with Type 1 diabetes for the first time. The Freestyle Libre...
Friday, 21 February 2020

Committee seeks new members with expertise in firearms

A new intake of lay members will be needed when the Firearms Licensing Consultative Committee reconvenes in the spring this year, and applications are invited...
Thursday, 20 February 2020

New Medical Director brings wealth of experience to role

The Isle of Man’s new Medical Director Dr Rosalind Ransonhas been welcomed in her new role by the health and social care leadership team.    Dr Ranson has...
Wednesday, 19 February 2020

Tynwald approves Steam Packet appointment

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has today (Tuesday 18 February) welcomed Tynwald’s approval of Lars Ugland as non-executive director of the Isle of Man...
Wednesday, 19 February 2020