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Isle of Man bees in safe hands as Harry meets Gary

A well-respected beekeeper who has spent more than 50 years helping protect the disease-free status of the Isle of Man’s rare honeybees has a new...
Thursday, 31 August 2023

Opportunity to shape Women’s Health Strategy on Island

Members of the public are invited to have their say on a strategy regarding women’s health on the Isle of Man. A public consultation is now live on the...
Thursday, 31 August 2023

New DEFA leader to take up role in September

Scott Gallacher has been appointed Chief Officer (CO) for the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA). The department is dedicated to...
Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Paul Richardson appointed as new DHSC Chief Officer

Paul Richardson has been appointed Chief Officer (CO) of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Mr Richardson has had a long career in public...
Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Major engineering project will protect critical marine infrastructure

A major engineering project designed to protect critical marine infrastructure will soon get under way in Douglas Harbour.  Alterations being made to King...
Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Chief Operating Officer appointed for Cabinet Office

Dr Megan Mathias MBE has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Cabinet Office. Dr Mathias joins the Isle of Man Government following a series...
Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Alteration to school summer holidays

Schools will finish the summer term two-days earlier in 2024 and 2025 to accommodate teacher training. It means the summer term will finish on Friday 19 July...
Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Statement from DHSC and Manx Care regarding Cummal Mooar

The closure of Cummal Mooar has been put on hold, following further discussions between the Department of Health and Social Care and Manx Care. This joint...
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Fun day showcases positive impact of activity on mental health

The Brunswick Gardens Fun Day, an annual event organised by Activ4Health (a Givernment referral scheme at the National Sports Centre), successfully showcased...
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

National Glens now more accessible thanks to new virtual reality project

People of all physical abilities can now explore the Island’s National Glens from the comfort of their homes, thanks to a new immersive virtual experience...
Wednesday, 23 August 2023
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