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Grants helping more people start their own business
The Department of Economic Development has seen great success in supporting local people start their own business with the latest figures showing an increase in...
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
‘Twiddle Muffs’ offered to hospital patients with dementia
People with dementia who are admitted to Noble’s Hospital are now being offered ‘Twiddle Muffs’ – knitted or crocheted hand muffs that provide a source of...
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
Rotary Club of Douglas have welcomed the Members of the first ever Island RotaKids Club
Rotarians at the Rotary Club of Douglas have welcomed the Members of the first ever Island RotaKids Club, which has been established at Scoill yn Jubilee.
The...
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
Island represented at Jutland commemoration
The new Lieutenant Governor His Excellency Sir Richard Gozney is representing the Isle of Man at a major commemoration in Orkney today (Tuesday 31 May, 2016)...
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
Successful inaugural ISLEXPO Conference
On Wednesday 25th May over 1,000 local and off-island delegates attended ISLEXPO 2016 hosted by the Department of Economic Development.
The event was opened by...
Friday, 27 May 2016
Butterfly Scheme offers additional support for patients with memory problems
An initiative designed to offer additional support to patients with memory problems – particularly those with dementia – has been introduced at Noble’s...
Thursday, 26 May 2016
Initiative to encourage cycling restarts for summer
Bike 4 Life is returning this summer and organisers hope even more people will participate.
The Manx Sport and Recreation (MSR) initiative – launched last year...
Thursday, 26 May 2016
Nurses step back in time to celebrate change in their profession
The Island's nurses and health care assistants marked Nurses’ Day on 12 May with a series of events to celebrate the remarkable work of the profession.
This...
Thursday, 26 May 2016
Hector Duff heads North to talk to Ramsey Grammar School pupils
D Day veteran Hector Duff visited Ramsey Grammar School on Wednesday to tell year 9 and year 12 pupils about his experiences in World War II.
Hector also got...
Thursday, 26 May 2016
Guide encourages young people to vote
A colourful interactive guide to the House of Keys General Election has been produced by the Department of Education and Children (DEC).
It's hoped the guide...
Wednesday, 25 May 2016