Business and Industries News

Chief Minister 'extremely disappointed' over AIB closure

Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK has expressed his disappointment and sadness over the news that Allied Irish Banks (AIB) is to wind down its business in the Isle...
Thursday, 5 April 2012

Spring cleaning the countryside

With Spring well underway, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is inviting farmers to clear their land of plastic waste in a scheme jointly...
Tuesday, 3 April 2012

Chief Minister welcomes open exchange of views with public

Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK says he has taken on board the views expressed by members of the public during Wednesday night’s (March 28) community meeting in...
Friday, 30 March 2012

Sanctions Notice: Financial Sanctions: Al-Qaida

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the Al-Qaida network. The...
Monday, 26 March 2012

Overseas Aid Committee supports funding for emergencies in Syria and South Sudan

The Isle of Man Government’s Overseas Aid Committee has agreed to donate £24,410 to the charities British Red Cross and Red International to support those...
Friday, 23 March 2012

Minister pushes forward on criminal justice modernisation

Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson MHK is making progress in the drive towards modernising the Island’s criminal justice system. A comprehensive programme of...
Friday, 23 March 2012

Visitor spending approaches 100 million

The Isle of Man Government’s Department of Economic Development is delighted with the results of the annual Isle of Man Passenger Survey, which has been...
Friday, 23 March 2012

Whilo awarded the first Green Business Loan

The Isle of Man Government’s Department of Economic Development has approved its first 0% Green Business loan. This follows an application from Whilo to assist...
Friday, 23 March 2012

The Dangers of Unregistered Businesses

On the 2 December 2011 the Department of Economic Development’s Companies Registry issued a media release encouraging businesses that had not previously...
Thursday, 22 March 2012

Packaging seminar for local food, drink and craft businesses

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is hosting a free seminar on packaging on Thursday 19 April, from 7pm to 9.30pm at DEFA’s offices at Thie...
Thursday, 22 March 2012