News

New bus timetable comes into operation on 2 March 2020

A new bus timetable will come into operation on Monday 2 March containing a number of improvements in response to passenger-demand and to enable a more...
Monday, 24 February 2020

Teachers’ Pay Question and Answers

Why are teachers taking action? Teachers on the Island are taking action due to a dispute between three teaching Unions and the Department of Education, Sport...
Friday, 21 February 2020

Chief Minister pays tribute to proud Manxman

It is with great sadness that the Isle of Man Government announces the death of Hon. Bill Malarkey MHK after a long illness. Mr Malarkey, who was Minister for...
Friday, 21 February 2020

Health service to fund glucose monitors for people with Type 1 diabetes

The Island’s health service is to provide a glucose monitoring system for adults and children with Type 1 diabetes for the first time. The Freestyle Libre...
Friday, 21 February 2020

Committee seeks new members with expertise in firearms

A new intake of lay members will be needed when the Firearms Licensing Consultative Committee reconvenes in the spring this year, and applications are invited...
Thursday, 20 February 2020

New Medical Director brings wealth of experience to role

The Isle of Man’s new Medical Director Dr Rosalind Ransonhas been welcomed in her new role by the health and social care leadership team.    Dr Ranson has...
Wednesday, 19 February 2020

Tynwald approves Steam Packet appointment

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has today (Tuesday 18 February) welcomed Tynwald’s approval of Lars Ugland as non-executive director of the Isle of Man...
Wednesday, 19 February 2020

Consultation launched on civil legal aid

HM Attorney General has today announced the launch of an eight week public consultation on civil legal aid.   The purpose of the consultation is to seek...
Tuesday, 18 February 2020

FERSA calculations finalised with HM Treasury

Calculations regarding the Final Expenditure Revenue Sharing Arrangement (FERSA) with the United Kingdom Government have been finalised, Treasury Minister...
Tuesday, 18 February 2020

Budget 2020 at a glance

An increase to the personal income tax allowance of £250 to £14,250 will lift 465 people out of the tax net and reduce income tax by up to £50 for individuals...
Tuesday, 18 February 2020