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Sanctions Notice: Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations. Annex I to Council Regulation...
Wednesday, 22 February 2017

Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK’s recent visit to Isle of Man Post Office Headquarters

A presentation on the business’s strategic direction, its current challenges and the various projects currently underway was given before they viewed first-hand...
Tuesday, 21 February 2017

World-famous orchestra to visit, Arts Council announces

The Hallé orchestra, led by Lyn Fletcher, is to visit the Island in June for two performances, the Isle of Man Arts Council has announced. The world-famous...
Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Spending equates to £12,277 per person

Total Government spending projected for 2017/18 equates to around £12,277 per head for every man, woman and child of the Island’s population. [See note] This...
Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Government income and expenditure

Government’s revenue budget is forecasting a surplus of £2.86m for 2017-18. Total income for the year is estimated at £964m, an increase of 4.8% over the...
Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Budget focus on working families

Support for working families was a key theme when Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK unveiled his first Budget in Tynwald today (Tuesday, February 21,...
Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Chief Minister pays tribute to ‘outstanding Manxman’

Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK has paid personal tribute to Steve Christian, the Island entrepreneur who has died suddenly. As well as being the mastermind...
Monday, 20 February 2017

Southern end of Douglas Promenade to be resurfaced

The southern section of Douglas Promenade from the Sea Terminal to Broadway will be resurfaced next month as a temporary measure while plans are progressed for...
Monday, 20 February 2017

The Department of Economic Development Launches New Creative Industries Booklet

A new online booklet has been launched for the Creative Industries sector. The booklet titled ‘Build a Career in the Creative Industries’ focuses on creative...
Monday, 20 February 2017

PokerStars sponsoring the 2017 Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival

PokerStars is to be the main sponsor of the 2017 Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival. The festival takes place in the Villa Marina Gardens on 16 and...
Monday, 20 February 2017