Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Queen Elizabeth II High School students reach Volvo Adventure final in Sweden

The Volvo Adventure programme, www.volvoadventure.org, works closely with the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) to recognise exceptional environmental work conducted by young people from around the globe.

Ridge challenge volunteers scale new heights

HARDY volunteers who took part in the Three Ridge Charity Challenge scaled new heights in personal achievement and raised valuable funds for Ardwhallan Outdoor Education Centre at West Baldwin.

Countdown is on for the 2012 SES TT Zero electric bike race

Eighteen competitors, the highest number of entries since the inaugural race in June 2009, have confirmed their participation in the 2012 SES TT Zero Challenge; all vying to be the first to break the 100mph lap on an electric bike around the world famo…

Langness Peninsula – Public Rights of Way Confirmed

On Thursday 26th April, Deemster Doyle handed down his judgement that the Department of Infrastructure should amend the Definitive Maps and Statement with regards to the footpaths on Langness. The Department of Infrastructure will formally amend the …

Junk, Gems & Jellyfish

On Thursday 10 May between 10am and 7pm, curators from Manx National Heritage will be on hand to identify your mystery objects and possessions. If you have a family heirloom that you would like to know more about, a curio which excites your interest, o…