News

Tree Disease Control - Access to Forests and Firewood Supply

Despite significant efforts to control its spread, the disease, Phytophthora ramorum, is now unfortunately present in many larch trees across the Island.
Friday, 25 October 2013

Report soon on 'biggest threat to Island's future'

Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK has confirmed that the Council of Ministers will soon be receiving a report on the ageing population – the issue he has described...
Friday, 25 October 2013

Mercedes minibuses join bus fleet

Bus Vannin will shortly start operating two minibuses on rural routes to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Two Mercedes Sprinter City 45 minibuses have...
Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Jersey delegation to view Manx language teaching

A Delegation from Jersey will visit the Island this week to find out how the Manx language is taught and promoted. The delegation will be headed by Deputy Rod...
Tuesday, 22 October 2013

The Quilliam Group awarded Donald Collister Heritage Programme Grant

The Quilliam Group and Arbory Parish Church received a huge boost at the annual Quilliam Lecture yesterday evening, thanks to a £15,000 grant awarded by the...
Tuesday, 22 October 2013

Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital achieves the gold standard with Investors in People accreditation

Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital staff have today celebrated their superb achievement in being awarded the Gold standard of the Investors in People (IIP)...
Monday, 21 October 2013

Gambling Duty Act 2012 to come into operation on 1 January 2014

The Treasury advises that the necessary orders and regulations required to bring the Gambling Duty Act 2012 into operation are to be put before the November...
Monday, 21 October 2013

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. Annex I...
Monday, 21 October 2013

New menus for primary pupils

New dishes will be on the menu when primary pupils return to school after half term. Menus are rotated every four weeks but are overhauled every six months to...
Monday, 21 October 2013

Chief Minister welcomes evidence of continuing economic growth

Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK has welcomed evidence of continuing growth in the Isle of Man economy.
Friday, 18 October 2013