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News around Isle of Man

Guidance issued by the IPA in respect of The Prevention of Terrorist Financing Code 2011

This guidance is issued by the IPA to assist entities regulated by the IPA in undertanding the expectations of it when implementing certain provisions of Prevention of Terrorist Financing Code 2011.

The Big Bank Holiday Wildlife Hunt!

Isle of Man Government Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture Press Release How many different sorts of wildlife can be found at the Raggatt in 24 hours? This is the challenge. This is known as a Bioblitz, a new way of recording our wildlife i…

Government continues to comply with international ICT quality standards

The Department of Economic Development’s Information Systems Division (ISD) has received full re-accreditation for both ISO 27001, in January, and ISO 20000.

Saving Time – Conserving the Castle Rushen Clock

A prominent feature in the ancient capital of Castletown (Isle of Man) and a unique attraction to Castle Rushen itself, visitors to the Castle have been able to see and hear the rare and ancient movement. But for the remainder of the 2011 visitor seas…

Deemster Doyle Launches Code of Conduct for Members of the Judiciary of the Isle of Man

His Honour the Deemster Doyle, Her Majesty’s First Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls, has recently launched a Code of Conduct for Members of the Judiciary of the Isle of Man.

Retirement Benefits Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Insurance and Pensions Authority has today issued for consultation a copy of the draft Retirement Benefits Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2011.

Provisional Sixth Form Examination Results, 2011

The 2011 A level results in the Island’s five secondary schools are amongst the best ever. A record number of students completed A level courses this year. The pass rate of 97.8% was the second highest on record. The number of UCAS points per entry …