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Consultation launched into ending the use of low value coins

Feedback is being sought on whether low value coins should be removed from circulation and how this could lead to the introduction of a rounding system for all cash transactions.
A public consultation has launched today (Wednesday 10 May) which present…

Know your limits this TT

The road safety campaign for TT 2023 has launched, asking all road users to ‘know your limits’ during the festival fortnight.
The Isle of Man Constabulary has used statistics from TT 2022 to build the campaign, which focusses on riders and drivers not …

Manx Care extends its contract with the Great North Air Ambulance Service

Manx Care has extended its contract with the Great North Air Ambulance (GNAAS) by a further year following the success of the partnership to date. 
Manx Care and GNAAS first began working together in March 2022 as part of an initial trial to develop a …

Chief Minister apologises to Dr Rosalind Ranson following employment tribunal

The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has today offered his deepest apologies to Dr Rosalind Ranson, former Medical Director of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Making an urgent statement in the House of Keys, the Chief Minister said:

“I expre…

Castle Pharmacy update

Following the suspension of the registered Pharmacists licence, Castle Pharmacy (Castletown) will cease providing pharmacy services on 19 May 2023.
The person responsible for the business has been suspended from the register by the General Pharmaceutic…

Chief Minister’s statement on the Employment Tribunal of Dr Rosalind Ranson

Mr Speaker
Almost exactly twelve months ago I determined it was in the public interest for me to respond to the liability findings of the Employment and Equality Tribunal considering the Dr Rosalind Ranson case despite the matter remaining sub-judice.

VAT and duty accounts published ahead of May Tynwald

Detailed VAT and collected duty accounts have been published prior to being laid before the May sitting of Tynwald.
Isle of Man Customs and Excise (IoMCE) are responsible for collecting VAT and shared duties under the Customs and Excise Agreement with …

Isle of Man prepares to celebrate Coronation

Communities across the Isle of Man will come together this weekend to celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III – Lord of Mann – and Queen Camilla.
Community events
A number of free events are taking place over the three days of offi…

Stage-ed awarded festive Pantomime contract

For the next three years Stage-ed will produce and stage the Island’s annual flagship Pantomime production at the Gaiety Theatre, as they are awarded the VillaGaiety 2023-25 contract.
Stage-ed hope to captivate audiences this Christmas announcing ‘Alad…

Chief Fire Officer made permanent

Mark Christian, has been appointed to the permanent position of Chief Fire Officer of the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service (IOMFRS), following an open recruitment process.
Initially acting as Interim Chief Fire Officer, following the retirement of …