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New headteacher appointed for Andreas School

Will Nelson has been appointed to lead Andreas School from September.
The current headteacher at nearby Jurby will continue in his current position alongside Andreas after Trish Dudley retires this summer.
Mr Nelson had previously been second in comman…

Summerland survivors and victims’ relatives invited to 50th anniversary service

The Isle of Man Government is reaching out to survivors and members of victims’ families as the 50th anniversary of the Summerland Fire on 2 August 1973 approaches.
The focus of the commemorations will be a National Service of Remembrance to be held at…

Manx students win Intel award for AI driver safety innovation

Four school children from the Isle of Man have won an international innovation award, sponsored by the American Tech Giant Intel, for a product that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help drivers stay safe at the wheel.
The team from Ballakermeen Hi…

Consultation launched into extending Ramsey’s town boundary

A public consultation process has been launched today aimed at gathering views into an application by Ramsey Town Commissioners to extend the town boundary.
The land in question currently sits within the parish districts of Lezayre and Garff.
Ramsey To…

GPs to attend a Training Session on Tuesday 27 June 2023: routine appointments unavailable

Routine GP appointments will not be available from 1pm to 6pm on the afternoon of Tuesday 27 June as GPs attend their latest session regarding the transformation of Primary Care Services.
Members of the public are being encouraged to choose well, and a…

Tynwald asked to endorse two new funding models for care

The way nursing, residential and home care is accessed and paid for on Island will change, as Tynwald are asked to support further research on two models of funding for care.
The new models aim to make the system fairer and more suitable for those who …

Financial Sanctions: Democratic Republic of the Congo

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 2 entries under the Democratic Republic of the Congo Regime.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/433) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Mon…

Financial Sanctions: Syria

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 2 entries in the Syria sanctions regime.
The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/792) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and …

Manx Care response to Culture of Care Barometer survey

Manx Care is a learning organisation; since our establishment, we have put cultural change as one of our three priorities.
The board and all of our leadership team know and recognise the significant importance of listening, being willing to change and …

His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List, 2023

Government House is pleased to announce that His Majesty The King has recognised three people in the Isle of Man in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours List.
Mr David McLean MBE
Mr David McLean, who is a keen musician, encouraged his local community to pu…