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Island hosts Biosphere gathering

The Island has been chosen to host the biannual meeting of the UK UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Committee this Friday 17 June. This important event comes...
Monday, 13 June 2016

Targeting greenhouse gas emissions will benefit economy and environment

The economy and the environment will benefit from initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA)...
Thursday, 9 June 2016

Department decides against introduction of red squirrels

Red squirrels will not be introduced to the Manx countryside in the immediate future. At present, red squirrels can’t be brought to the Island except under...
Wednesday, 8 June 2016

Signage will help visitors get more from popular beauty spot

Signage will help visitors get more from popular beauty spot New signage will enhance visitors’ enjoyment and understanding of Langness peninsula. A large...
Sunday, 22 May 2016

Knockaloe tenancy ‘a unique opportunity’

Submissions are to be sought from those interested in leasing Knockaloe Farm. The plan presents an exciting opportunity for a private investor to breathe new...
Friday, 20 May 2016

Cruise passengers to receive extra Manx welcome

Cruise passengers will receive an even warmer Manx welcome from this season – and can take something of the Isle of Man with them when they depart.  The Isle...
Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Curraghs Wildlife Park welcomes enchanting new arrivals

The Curraghs Wildlife Park has two new arrivals to enchant visitors. Baby ring-tailed lemurs have been born to two of the park’s resident females, Acorn and...
Friday, 29 April 2016

Department views benefits of eco-friendly homes

Building environmentally friendly houses will reduce fuel bills, meaning occupants have more money to spend elsewhere in the economy.  That is the view of the...
Wednesday, 27 April 2016

Zoo enthusiast travels to Island to visit Curraghs Wildlife Park

The Curraghs Wildlife Park has many loyal visitors from the Isle of Man and further afield – but recently welcomed a mother and son from the Netherlands who...
Monday, 11 April 2016

Public asked for views over marine zoning proposal

Would zoning our coastal waters for fisheries and conservation enable better management and sustainable development?  That is the question posed by the...
Thursday, 7 April 2016
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