News

Reminder: Smoking banned in cars carrying children under 16 from tomorrow

A new law which makes it illegal to smoke in private vehicles with someone under 16 present comes into effect in the Isle of Man tomorrow. This is exactly 8...
Tuesday, 29 March 2016

Self-referral for hearing assessments and hearing aids to launch in April

From 1 April 2016 people aged over 50 who develop a hearing problem will be able to refer themselves to the Audiology Service at Noble’s Hospital.   Until now...
Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Parents informed of school review outcomes

The Director of Education says School Self Review and Evaluation (SSRE) is raising standards for the benefit of pupils.  Geoff Moorcroft was speaking as five...
Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Promoter Selected for TT and Classic TT

The Department of Economic Development (DED) is to seek the approval of Tynwald to appoint events company Vision Nine as the promoter of the TT and Classic TT...
Monday, 21 March 2016

Accreditation opens up global market for local food business

A leading local food business has gained the coveted British Retail Consortium (BRC) accreditation. Berries Isle of Man, luxury pudding makers and...
Monday, 21 March 2016

Isle of Man In Numbers 2016

The Cabinet Office has today published the ‘Isle of Man in Numbers’ for 2016. The Isle of Man in Numbers is the most comprehensive statistical publication...
Monday, 21 March 2016

Global accolade will boost Island’s status

View videos below; Animated story Main Video (live) DEFA Minister Video The Isle of Man has earned a major global accolade from UNESCO, the United...
Monday, 21 March 2016

Magnet (IOM) Ltd supporting the 2016 Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival

Magnet (IOM) Ltd is to be the gold sponsor of the 2016 Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival.  The festival takes place in the Villa Marina Gardens on 17 and...
Monday, 21 March 2016

Students to test language skills on world stage

A team of four skilled linguists from secondary schools will represent the Isle of Man on the world stage this summer.  Rosalie Kavan and Harriet Godby from...
Monday, 21 March 2016

Secondary school cashless catering launched

A single cashless catering system is being rolled out across the Department of Education and Children’s secondary schools.   Using an online portal, parents...
Monday, 21 March 2016