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Constabulary inspection report published
The independent report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) into the Isle of Man Constabulary has now been...
Monday, 6 February 2023
New post will help employers support on-call Firefighters
The Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service (IoMFRS) has appointed an Employers’ Liaison Officer to provide advice and support to businesses with staff who are,...
Monday, 23 January 2023
Powers in new Domestic Abuse Act will help keep people safe
The Domestic Abuse Act 2020 officially comes into force on 4 January 2023, providing better protections for victims from all forms of abuse.
Anyone can be a...
Wednesday, 4 January 2023
363 WiFi routers found to be at risk of serious cyber-attack
The Office of Cyber-Security & Information Assurance (OCSIA) has been made aware of at least 363 Isle of Man-based Draytek Vigor routers that are...
Thursday, 15 December 2022
Changes made to alcohol and event licences
Changes to the Liquor Licensing and Public Entertainment Regulations 2022 came into force this week, updating the processes for alcohol and public...
Tuesday, 13 December 2022
Seven new vehicles will help the Fire & Rescue Service with difficult terrain
New off-road firefighting vehicles have arrived on Island, six equipped with standard firefighting equipment and one specialist rescue vehicle.
They will...
Monday, 28 November 2022
Final approvals given for alcohol licence changes
There will be changes to the licensing processes for alcohol and public entertainment licences from the 12 December 2022, following Tynwald’s approval of the...
Wednesday, 16 November 2022
Final steps ahead of Domestic Abuse Act switch on
The Domestic Abuse Act 2020 will come into force on 4 January 2023, with supporting regulations taken to December Tynwald for approval.
An updated...
Wednesday, 9 November 2022
Hundreds attend government cyber-security conference
Over 300 people took part in the sessions, learning how to keep people and businesses secure online.
CyberIsle, the annual event organised by the Office of...
Monday, 31 October 2022
New Chief Constable to join force in 2023
Deputy Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police, Russ Foster, is announced as the next Chief Constable of the Isle of Man Constabulary.
Mr Foster will join the...
Thursday, 20 October 2022
