News

Public thanked for their patience as GP Practices experience computer problems

All GP Practices on the Island are currently experiencing intermittent but ongoing computer problems, which means that, at times, practice staff are...
Tuesday, 12 November 2013

Chief Minister writes to Ambassador of the Philippines

Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK has written to the Ambassador of the Philippines in London to express the Isle of Man’s sympathies following the devastation...
Tuesday, 12 November 2013

Satellite company's support for schools during Island of Culture 2014

A leading local company is supporting schools’ participation in Island of Culture 2014.  SES Satellite Leasing Ltd today presented a cheque for £6,600 to Tim...
Monday, 11 November 2013

Department of Social Care presents Housing Review Outcomes

The Department of Social Care is this week sharing the recommendations of its Housing Review with Members of Tynwald and Local Authorities prior to their...
Monday, 11 November 2013

Means Testing of Child Benefit Set to Begin

The means testing of child benefit is to begin from 7th April next year if Tynwald approves Orders made by the Minister of Social Care at this month’s sitting...
Monday, 11 November 2013

Automatic Number Plate Recognition

Working in partnership with the Isle of Man Constabulary, the Department of Infrastructure has  developed a new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system...
Friday, 8 November 2013

Solway Harvester

As previously announced, the final chapter in the Solway Harvester tragedy is about to commence. On Monday 11 November, work to demolish the vessel will...
Friday, 8 November 2013

Continued improvements with international standards

The Isle of Man’s progress in further strengthening its anti-money laundering regime in line with international standards has received fresh recognition from...
Friday, 8 November 2013

Firewood Supply from St. John's Sawmill

Large areas of Larch trees in the Isle of Man continue to be affected by the spread of the disease Phytophthora ramorum. Whilst the Department’s control...
Friday, 8 November 2013

Working Group to help coordinate WWI commemorations

The Isle of Man Government will play a central role in efforts to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War One, Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK has...
Friday, 8 November 2013