Business and Industries News

DED outlines plans to develop and diversify the economy

'Agenda for Change – Our Economy’ document published
Thursday, 28 February 2013

Air Passenger Duty

On 1 April 2013 various changes take place to Air Passenger Duty ("APD") in the United Kingdom. These changes involve - the extension of APD to smaller...
Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Secondment will support review of services

The Chief Secretary’s Office has announced the 12-month secondment of a Chief Officer to support the comprehensive review of Government services that is taking...
Tuesday, 26 February 2013

New roles to support growth in the Isle of Man’s financial services sectors

The Isle of Man Department of Economic Development is seeking to recruit two additional talented business development professionals to help support economic...
Friday, 22 February 2013

DED focuses on job creation and income generation in 2013

John Shimmin MHK, the Minister for Economic Development, confirmed he is confident that his Department can drive further economic growth, job creation and thus...
Wednesday, 20 February 2013

Consultation on modernising Manx company law

A major consultation is underway on a draft Companies Bill 2013 to consolidate, modernise and clarify the Island’s company law.
Monday, 18 February 2013

Health and Safety in Construction

Advice in recent changes in Legislation On 12 December 2012 The Construction (Health and Safety) Regulations 1985 and The Construction (Head Protection)...
Monday, 18 February 2013

What do the UK's Single Tier Pension proposals mean for the Isle of Man?

The Department of Social Care is aware that there have been some enquiries from members of the public in relation to the recent UK Government announcement of...
Friday, 15 February 2013

Channel 4 show highlights Isle of Man’s contribution to fishing conservation

Phil Gawne MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, has welcomed recognition of the Isle of Man’s pioneering approach to marine conservation. The...
Friday, 15 February 2013

Isle of Man represented at Space tourism event

The International Institute of Space Commerce (IISC), in conjunction with AON and the Isle of Man Department of Economic Development, held a Space tourism...
Friday, 15 February 2013