Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Local linguist voices spirit of TT with hospital translation service

A multi-lingual Island resident has chalked up a decade as a volunteer translator at Noble’s Hospital during TT fortnight, helping to reassure and guide overseas visitors. 
Polish-born Susanne Gallagher has worked in a variety of roles in Germany, Fran…

2018 Year of Our Island concludes its celebration of creativity and innovation with launch of photography competition

After the packed schedule of events during May about innovation and creativity, a photography competition has launched to help celebrate 2018 Year of Our Island.
The competition is open to all ages and abilities and will focus on three key themes: qual…

Deadline approaching on housing adaptations consultation

There is still time for people to submit their views on proposals aimed at making financial support available for people living with long-term health conditions to adapt their homes and continue living independently.
The consultation on plans to provid…

Art celebrating the Isle of Man to be seen from space

Next week, local artist Greg Joughin will create a large public art installation on Douglas beach which it is hoped will be photographed by the satellite. 
There is a good chance that a high resolution imaging satellite will acquire images over the Isl…

Books galore provide write stuff for Noble’s patients

 
Patients at Noble’s Hospital will be offered extra comforts during their stay, thanks to a double donation from Isle of Man based Zurich International.
Staff at the firm’s newly-opened headquarters in Isle of Man Business Park donated a consignment o…

Financial Sanctions: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea)

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 has been amended following the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of…

Showcase of Manx produce at the heart of the TT action

The Isle of Man’s expanding range of home-grown and reared food and drink is once again at the heart of the TT with the return of the ‘Artisan Island’ food tent on the paddock next to the grandstand in Douglas.
Now in its second year, the seven food ou…

Planning Applications – Publication List

In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A …

Work to sustain Island’s marine environment showcased to international audience

The Isle of Man’s work to sustain its marine environment has been successfully showcased at an international UNESCO biosphere event.
Dr Peter Duncan, Senior Marine Environment Officer for the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, represented…

Quarterly Economic and Statistical Update

The Isle of Man Government has today, Thursday 31 May 2018, published its latest Quarterly Economic and Statistical Update.
The report, compiled by the Economic Affairs division of the Cabinet Office, provides information about the Manx economy and for…