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Deadline approaching to take part in criminal legal aid consultation

The public has until Thursday 21 November to take part in the public consultation on criminal legal aid.
The consultation, which began on 23 September, has received 156 responses so far.
The purpose of the consultation is to seek people’s views on the …

Financial Sanctions: Iraq

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against Iraq.
Annexe III to Council Regulation (EC) 1210/2003 has been amended with effect from 7 November 2019, following the publication of Commission Implementing Regulation…

Ensuring supplies of medicines

Pharmacists in the Island work as a community and share stock as a matter of course, to ensure medicines are available for all who need them.
Over the past 18 months, the UK and Isle of Man have experienced shortages of some medicines, as a result of w…

Conference places cyber security firmly on national agenda

Cyber security is now firmly on the national agenda, following the Isle of Man Government’s recent CYBERISLE conference.
Dr Alex Allinson MHK, Member of the Cabinet Office with responsibility for cyber security, made the comment when reflecting on the …

Over 200 cars booked for inaugural Festival of Motoring

Visit Isle of Man, an Executive Agency within the Department for Enterprise, has worked with local accommodation providers and Scenic Car Tours, the UK’s leading tour operator for driving enthusiasts, to create a new holiday package to celebrate the I…

Are you a future Master Chef?

The University College Isle of Man (UCM) is welcoming aspiring chefs to find out more about the new ‘Manx Culinary Apprenticeship Scheme’ at their upcoming open evening on Tuesday 19 November, between 4pm – 7pm at the Homefield Road Campus, Douglas. 
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Competition to design a future-ready house to win £5,000 and help tackle climate change

The Isle of Man Government is running a Retrofit for the Future competition which will see the winner awarded a £5,000 prize with runners up also in line for a £1,000.
The commitment to tackle climate change means the Isle of Man will be net carbon zer…