Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Free travel for those taking part in Remembrance Day events

Participants in Remembrance Day commemorations around the Island on Sunday 10 November will be able to travel to and from events for free on public transport.
The fee exemption will apply to anyone in uniform, including cadets and scouts, and those wit…

New ultrasound machines for Noble’s thanks to generous donation

Patients at Noble’s Hospital are to benefit from the latest in ultrasound technology thanks to a generous donation from the Henry Bloom Noble Trust.
Two new ultrasound machines have been purchased with £70,000 donated by the Trust. They will be used in…

King Scallop season opens

Sustainable measures are in place for the king scallop season, which begins on 1 November 2019.
During the seven month season, licensed vessels will be permitted to land a total of 2,049 tonnes of king scallops.
The daily catch limit per vessel will be…

Visit Isle of Man commemorates 40th Anniversary of the Millennium Way

Two commemorative plaques have been unveiled to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Millennium Way walking route, which was originally developed in 1979 to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the establishment of the Manx Parliament, Tynwald.
Followi…

Registrations open for 2020 TT homestay

Isle of Man firm MiQuando, who operates the official Isle of Man Homestay Scheme on behalf of the Department for Enterprise, is welcoming applications from Island residents looking to register their properties for TT 2020 and beyond.
The Homestay Schem…

Department for Enterprise seeks local organisations to take part in 2020 Step Programme

The Department for Enterprise is seeking host organisations to take part in the 2020 Step Programme, which matches Manx undergraduates with local private, public and third sector organisations to complete paid project-based placements. The 2020 program…

Newly created path to unlock rare Manx habitat

More than 100 staff from Zurich International helped to create a new path to unlock a rare Manx habitat at the Ballaugh Curragh. 
On Wednesday, the Patron of the Supporters of the Curraghs Wildlife Park (SCWP) charity, His Excellency the Lieutenant Gov…

Awards honour those working for sustainable future

Individuals and organisations throughout the Isle of Man are doing their bit to contribute to a sustainable future.
That was the message from Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK today as he spoke at the second UNESCO Biosphere Awards.
The awards attracted…