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News around Isle of Man

Workshop for Isle of Man Marine Stakeholders

The Department of Economic Development would like to invite local marine stakeholders to attend a workshop on the development of the Marine Plan. The workshop will be hosted by the Government’s Marine Spatial Planning Project Officer, at the forthcom…

Trend continues with Airport passenger numbers 4.8% down

Hopes for the expected gradual recovery of passengers passing through Isle of Man Airport again received a setback, with March passenger numbers decreasing by 4.8% over March 2010. In a month expected to match the 2010 level, the fall of almost 2,800 p…

Sheep Shearers benefit under amended Points Based System for Immigration

The Minister for Economic Development, Hon. Allan Bell MHK has agreed that Sheep Shearers coming to the Island can continue to do so under improvements to the Points Based System used to assess immigration rights to the Island.

Easter Events

Hats off to Manx National Heritage this Easter as our sites are bursting at the seams with activities for all to enjoy. Get dressed in your Monday best as Rushen Abbey holds a traditional bonnet parade on 25th April.

Social Services Reviews and Renews its contracts with the providers of services to children

Social Services Reviews contracts for services to children, St Christophers, Isle of Man Children’s Centre, IOM Adoption Service, funding, family centres, outreach services