Education, Sport and Culture News
Dr Alex Allinson MHK announces new era for Education Service
The policies and strategies that will ensure the Isle of Man’s Education Service is fit for the future will be achieved through a culture of increased...
Tuesday, 9 February 2021
Isle of Man Sports Awards 2020: Strong line-up revealed
The shortlist for the 2020 Isle of Man Sports Awards, sponsored by Microgaming Play It Forward, has been revealed.
The annual celebration will see the Island’s...
Tuesday, 9 February 2021
National Sports Centre closes due to flood risk
The National Sports Centre has been forced to close for the remainder of the day, as a precaution, because of the risk of flooding posed by the volume of water...
Thursday, 4 February 2021
Schools, nurseries and child-minders welcome back children
Schools, nurseries and child-minders in the Isle of Man will welcome back pupils this morning after the Island’s circuit break lockdown came to an end.
All...
Monday, 1 February 2021
National Sports Centre to reopen on Monday
People will be able use indoor and outdoor facilities at the National Sports Centre from Monday 1 February, with its swimming pools reopening the next...
Friday, 29 January 2021
Minister Allinson's Statement on COVID-19 - 26 January 2021
Thank you David.
I would like to thank parents and the young people of our island for their patience during the current circuit breaker lockdown.
At the start...
Tuesday, 26 January 2021
Plans unveiled for the reopening of schools
Plans for the reopening of all Isle of Man schools will step up a gear this week.
Schools closed on Thursday 7 January, except for 14 educational hubs...
Monday, 25 January 2021
Parents asked to keep children home until schools reopen
Parents are asked to keep their children at home whenever possible next week ahead of the planned reopening of schools, nurseries and child-minders on Monday 1...
Friday, 22 January 2021
Speech: Statement from Dr Alex Allinson MHK – Re: NASUWT
I welcome the news announced on Tuesday 19 January that the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers has agreed to suspend its Action Short...
Wednesday, 20 January 2021
Protection of Manx Gaelic extended under European Charter
The Isle of Man Government has received confirmation that Part III of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (ECRML) will be applied to the...
Monday, 18 January 2021