News

Training session for Island GPs

The latest training session for Island GPs takes place on Friday 6 March and as usual it means routine appointments will not be available at most surgeries from...
Thursday, 5 March 2020

Statement on Flybe entering administration

Flybe has offered a great service to the Isle of Man for many years and we are really sorry to hear this announcement. Flybe has successfully operated the...
Thursday, 5 March 2020

Computer bus man Alex Townsend to retire

A teacher, who was once recognised by Apple for his unique Isle of Man computer bus service, is to retire next month - seeing an end to longest project of its...
Tuesday, 3 March 2020

Chief Minister makes two Ministerial appointments

Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK has today announced the appointment of Graham Cregeen MHK as Minister for Home Affairs following the death of Bill Malarkey...
Tuesday, 3 March 2020

Cruise ship health protocols in place as vessel welcomed in Manx waters

Visit Isle of Man welcomes the arrival of Fridtjof Nansen from Hurtigruten Cruises to Manx shores today. Fridtjof Nansen is the first cruise ship of the 2020...
Monday, 2 March 2020

Consultation indicates support for creating workplace pensions scheme

A consultation exercise has highlighted broad support for the Isle of Man Government to explore creating an accessible workplace pension scheme for employed...
Monday, 2 March 2020

Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations come into force

Strengthened legal powers to help protect people against the possible spread of coronavirus have been introduced on the Isle of Man.  The Health Protection...
Monday, 2 March 2020

Chief Minister welcomes publication of UK mandate

The UK has today released its negotiating mandate for post-Brexit trade talks with the EU.  In response to this the Chief Minister has made the following...
Thursday, 27 February 2020

Visit Isle of Man announces strategic plan to 2023

Visit Isle of Man, an Executive Agency within the Department for Enterprise, has today (Tuesday 25 February) unveiled its 3 year strategic plan at its ninth...
Tuesday, 25 February 2020

Designation of ministerial duties for Home Affairs

The Health and Social Care Minister David Ashford is to take up ministerial responsibility at the Department of Home Affairs on an interim basis, following the...
Tuesday, 25 February 2020