News

Citywing statement

As a result of Van Air losing their route licenses on Friday 24 February 2017, the company has found it difficult to source suitable viable aircraft to fulfil...
Monday, 13 March 2017

Eastern Airways steps in to provide a continuation of Isle of Man Services

Eastern Airways has moved quickly to provide passengers with a continuation of Isle of Man services, following the announcement of Citywing’s liquidation. The...
Monday, 13 March 2017

New scam – Telephone calls from HMRC

The OFT is warning the public about a new scam, after being contacted by concerned residents. It would appear that fraudsters purporting to be from HM Revenue...
Friday, 10 March 2017

New £7.2 million mental health facility nears completion

The Island’s new acute inpatient mental health unit, Manannan Court, is nearing completion with the facility expected to welcome its first patients at the end...
Friday, 10 March 2017

Next phase of health service reviews to commence this autumn

The programme of independent, external peer reviews of the Island’s health services is set to resume this autumn.  The next phase of reviews will be split...
Friday, 10 March 2017

Golf skills to the fore in primary festival

Six schools took part in a fun golf festival at the National Sports Centre on Wednesday.  The event was part of the 2016/17 Sure Sports Primary School...
Friday, 10 March 2017

Island’s education system ‘second to none’, say visiting school leaders

The Isle of Man’s education system has been described as ‘second to none’ by visiting school leaders. A 40-strong group from Escuelas Catolicas Madrid (ECM),...
Thursday, 9 March 2017

Tynwald approval sought for Minimum Wage increases

The Department is seeking Tynwald approval of the Minimum Wage Committee’s recommendations to increase the Island’s minimum wage rates. The Department is also...
Thursday, 9 March 2017

Pupils add to Children’s Wood in DEFA initiative

Primary school pupils this week added to a growing Children’s Wood while learning about nature. Six schools took part in Trees for Life, run annually by the...
Thursday, 9 March 2017

Department to end its baggage loading service at Airport

The Department of Infrastructure has entered a period of consultation with Apron Section staff at the Isle of Man Airport following a decision to end the...
Thursday, 9 March 2017