Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Cavendish stamp issue will come to life

The fastest man on two wheels, cycling star Mark Cavendish MBE, will literally come to life on paper thanks to technology featured on a set of stamps being produced by Isle of Man Post Office to celebrate the athlete’s sporting achievements.

Smugglers’ Secrets, Stories and Surprises!

Set sail to ‘Smugglers’ Day’ at the Nautical Museum on Father’s Day Sunday 17 June, for a day made for Dads! Learn the secrets of smugglers and bootleggers with tales, trails and games that will surprise all the family.

Farewell to 118 years of history as school staff plan summer move

THE end of the academic year is busy for all schools but staff at St Ninian’s will be challenged more than most as they prepare to relocate students to a brand new building two miles down the road.

DoI seeking Tynwald approval for a new Permitted Development Order on Telecommunications

Minister for Infrastructure, David Cretney has announced his intention to seek Tynwald approval for the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development)(Telecommunications) Order 2012.

Expressions of Interest – Publication of New Book

Manx National Heritage are seeking expressions of interest from professional book publishers with extensive experience in the design, editing and production of social history and heritage books, to provide publishing and editorial support for a new boo…

Win an iPad 3 with the Open Elm Project

Isle of Man Governments Department Environment, Food and Agriculture, DEFA launched its Open Elm Project, a public crowdsourcing initiative which aims to encourage the public to help identify and report trees which may be infected with Dutch elm diseas…

Next stage of Airport baggage project reached

Work is continuing well on the outbound baggage replacement X-ray and baggage conveyor scheme at Ronaldsway. However, next week sees the start of works which will interface with the old conveyor system at the check-in desks and may affect some passeng…