Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Department of Economic Development initiates consultation on Manx Grand Prix Festival

The Department of Economic Development has launched a comprehensive consultative review to clarify the costs, benefits and future potential to exploit the Manx Grand Prix Festival. The review will start with immediate effect and will be completed by th…

Christmas Floristry Workshops

With just a few weeks left to go until Christmas, now is the time to start thinking about how you’re going to decorate your home this year. For some great inspiration, join Manx National Heritage’s Christmas floristry workshops at the House of Man…

MOUNTAIN ROAD LANDSLIDE

A small landslip yesterday afternoon closed the Mountain Road in what was described as horrendous driving conditions. Visibility was so poor that the road closure was extended beyond the immediate area of the landslip on the Mountain Mile to the Hairp…

Glencrutchery Road/Douglas Road Improvement Schemes

As part of its Strategic Highway Maintenance programme the Department of Infrastructure advises that refurbishment work will commence on Glencrutchery Road from Monday 14 November 2011. The refurbishment work will extend from the entrance road to the …

‘Inspirational’ education guru visits Island

AN education guru who is ‘an inspiration to local teachers’ visited the Island yesterday and praised it as a world leader in equipping children for a lifetime of learning.