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Tynwald approval sought for Minimum Wage increase to £7 an hour
The Department of Economic Development is seeking Tynwald approval for significant increases in the minimum wage rates.
If approved, the hourly rate for...
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
New work permit exemptions to assist recruitment of health and social workers
The recent changes to the Isle of Man’s work permit system agreed at July’s sitting of Tynwald will exempt nurses, midwives and social workers who are not Isle...
Friday, 14 August 2015
2015 Earnings Survey under way
More than 700 local employers are being asked for details of pay and patterns of employment as part of the annual Earnings Survey carried out by Government’s...
Wednesday, 29 July 2015
Changes to work permit system announced
The Minister for Economic Development Laurence Skelly MHK says that changes to the work permit system announced by the Chief Minister in Tynwald will give...
Thursday, 23 July 2015
Official swearing-in of Her Majesty’s Solicitor General
Experienced local advocate Walter Wannenburgh has today (Monday 13 July) been officially sworn-in as Solicitor General of the Isle of Man.
Mr Wannenburgh took...
Monday, 13 July 2015
Employers reminded of law relating to children
Ahead of the school summer holidays, employers are reminded that they should adhere to the law when hiring children of compulsory school age – 16 and...
Monday, 29 June 2015
Appointment of interim Chief Financial Officer
Sheila Lowe has been appointed as the Isle of Man Government’s Chief Financial Officer on an interim basis.
Currently the Director of Finance and Development...
Friday, 26 June 2015
Opportunity to play key role in financial services regulation
Highly motivated individuals are currently being sought to play an important role in the regulation of the Isle of Man’s financial services industries.
The...
Friday, 26 June 2015
Head of Prison and Probation Service retires after distinguished career
When Alison Gomme received a letter from home while studying at university, she had little idea that the contents would help to determine her future career...
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Walter Wannenburgh appointed as Her Majesty's Solicitor General
Long-serving advocate Walter Wannenburgh has been appointed to the new position of Her Majesty’s Solicitor General in the Isle of Man.
Mr Wannenburgh, who is...
Friday, 20 March 2015