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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
Department of Economic Development response to 2016 Passenger Survey
• Increases in overall visitors compared to 2015• Sustained increasing trend in Leisure visitors - up nearly 40% since 2008
Friday, 17 February 2017
Full Passenger Survey published
The Economic Affairs unit of the Cabinet Office has now published the full report of the 2016 Passenger Survey.
The annual survey provides information on...
Friday, 17 February 2017
Isle of Man to support Syrian refugees with additional funding
The Isle of Man Government is strengthening its support for organisations dealing with the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict in Syria.
An additional...
Friday, 17 February 2017