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Major Projects Board seeks to fill key roles

A recruitment programme is under way to appoint qualified individuals with the relevant experience to support and advise the Isle of Man Government in the...
Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Pensions and benefits can now be paid into accounts weekly

State pensions and all benefits types can now be paid directly into people’s bank accounts weekly.  Until now the facility has only been available for payments...
Monday, 17 July 2023

Government commitment to family friendly policies

Following a report by the Tynwald Select Committee on Population Rebalancing, Government has indicated backing for a further range of financial packages aimed...
Friday, 30 June 2023

Isle of Man rum gets Harrods boost

Rum distilled in the Isle of Man is being sold in Harrods as local distillery Outlier continues its London takeover. The bright, art-led labels of white rum...
Monday, 15 May 2023

Stage-ed awarded festive Pantomime contract

For the next three years Stage-ed will produce and stage the Island’s annual flagship Pantomime production at the Gaiety Theatre, as they are awarded the...
Friday, 5 May 2023

Members wanted for Isle of Man Research Ethics Committee

New members are being sought for the Isle of Man Research Ethics Committee, the body responsible for reviewing health and social care research projects carried...
Friday, 28 April 2023

Inflation report: January 2023

The latest inflation report, compiled and published by the Statistics Isle of Man team at the Cabinet Office, shows inflation stood at 8% for January 2023. A...
Monday, 13 February 2023

New chairperson wanted for Research and Ethics Committee

A new chairperson is being sought for the Isle of Man Research and Ethics Committee, the body responsible for reviewing health and social care research projects...
Friday, 10 February 2023

Minimum wage increases proposed to Tynwald

Proposals to increase the rates of minimum wage in the Isle of Man will go before Tynwald for consideration at the February sitting. The proposed new rates...
Friday, 27 January 2023

Isle of Man’s most popular baby names in 2022 revealed as Lily and Noah

The Civil Registry has revealed the most popular forenames given to baby girls and boys in 2022 were Lily and Noah respectively. Noah, Theo (Theodore), Jack...
Thursday, 19 January 2023
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