Cabinet Office News

Proposal to progress reform of rating system

Proposals are being drawn up to progress the reform of the Isle of Man’s domestic rating system. The move is in response to a recommendation made at the...
Friday, 12 December 2014

Trends highlight need for action on big ticket issues

The latest Quarterly Economic Report to the Council of Ministers highlights the continued growth in the number of pensioners in the Isle of Man. The report,...
Friday, 12 December 2014

Air Passenger Duty - Change in Banding and Duty Chargeable from 1 April 2015

Following the approval of the Customs and Excise Acts (Application) (Amendment) Order 2014 at the October sitting of Tynwald, the Treasury is able to confirm...
Tuesday, 9 December 2014

Douglas regeneration project wins prestigious award

The team spearheading a project to rejuvenate one of the Isle of Man’s main retail areas has today (Friday 5 December) collected a prestigious award in...
Friday, 5 December 2014

Isle of Man hosts British-Irish Council's first e-Summit

The Isle of Man’s status as a world leader in digital technologies was highlighted during the 23rd British-Irish Council (BIC) Summit held in Douglas today...
Friday, 28 November 2014

Victim Support Isle of Man celebrates 15th anniversary

An organisation that plays an important role in supporting vulnerable members of the community has celebrated a significant milestone. Victim Support Isle of...
Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Freedom of Information Bill enters House of Keys

Following public consultation earlier this year the Freedom of Information Bill is ready to start its passage through the branches of Tynwald and is due for...
Thursday, 20 November 2014

25p school bus fare to be introduced

A 25p per journey fare will be implemented early in 2015 for children travelling to school by bus.  The Department of Infrastructure is reintroducing school...
Friday, 14 November 2014

Whitley Council pay 2014-15

Following a constructive meeting held on Wednesday 29 October 2014, the Employers’ and Employees’ Side of the Whitley Council confirmed their ongoing commitment...
Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Pay award will cost 750,000 pounds

The 25 pence per hour pay award agreed for Whitley Council manual workers for the current financial year will cost an estimated £750,000 across Government,...
Tuesday, 11 November 2014