Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

CHARGES FOR OCCUPATION OF THE HIGHWAY

The Department of Infrastructure announces that an Appointed Day Order to bring into operation section 26 (control of skips, scaffolding etc. on highways) of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2001 (c. 32) has been signed.

Slight decrease in Airport passengers for October as expected

Isle of Man Airport passenger numbers for last month were slightly under 1% down when compared with October 2010, breaking a run of six months when increases have been recorded. However, the small decrease of 575 passengers was very much as the Airport…

Planning Inquiry Inspectors Report Published for Proposed Housing Development Bride Village

Hon David Cretney MHK, Minister for Infrastructure, has announced the publication of the Planning Inspectors Report into his Department’s proposal to make a Development Order which would grant planning permission for a housing scheme in Bride village…

Teacher saves pupil’s life the day after attending St John Ambulance training

A QUICK-THINKING teacher saved the life of a choking pupil – less than 24 hours after she attended a St John Ambulance training session.