News

Head of DHA Communications Division retires

Robert Williamson, the Technical Director of the Communications Division of the Department of Home Affairs, retires today (Monday, April 16 2012) after 22 years...
Monday, 16 April 2012

Minister for Home Affairs opens the new Macfadyen Centre

The Minister for Home Affairs, Hon. Juan Watterson MHK, has officially opened the new training centre for the local Cadet Forces. The project has been a joint...
Monday, 16 April 2012

Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes

The UK Government announced changes to the Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) regime on 21 March 2012. On 5 April 2012 the QROPS list...
Friday, 13 April 2012

Spirit of Innovation Challenge - Team Foogle

Competing in the finals of the Conrad Award, Spirit of Innovation Finals in San Francisco, team Foogle from St Ninian’s High School did a brilliant job said...
Thursday, 12 April 2012

Peer mentors presented with certificates

Students who provided a friendly face and a supportive ear to pupils making the switch from primary to secondary school have been recognised. 13 students –...
Wednesday, 11 April 2012

Tynwald asked to approve improvements to primary school

Tynwald will be asked to approve spending on improvements to Victoria Road Primary School in Castletown when it sits this month. The Department of Education...
Thursday, 5 April 2012

Isle of Man literary festival aims to stand out from the crowd

A new name has been added to the literary calendar of the British Isles with the staging of the inaugural Manx Litfest, being held between September 27-30 this...
Thursday, 5 April 2012

Chief Minister 'extremely disappointed' over AIB closure

Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK has expressed his disappointment and sadness over the news that Allied Irish Banks (AIB) is to wind down its business in the Isle...
Thursday, 5 April 2012

Corporate Distributions

On 24 February 2012, Treasury Minister Eddie Teare, MHK, made clear that the Isle of Man Government has no intention of introducing a capital gains tax...
Wednesday, 4 April 2012

Chief Minister congratulates cycling World champions

Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK has congratulated Isle of Man cyclists Peter Kennaugh and Ben Swift on their success at the 2012 Track Cycling World...
Wednesday, 4 April 2012