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Consultation launched on Student Awards Policy

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture have launched a consultation that will influence the content of future Student Award Regulations.
Student Awards provide support for those undertaking further and higher education courses. Currently suppor…

Douglas Promenade Refurbishment Scheme Broadway and Church Road Marina junctions

The Department of Infrastructure would like to reassure motorists that the two roundels being installed at Broadway and Church Road Marina, as part of the Douglas Promenade Refurbishment Scheme, are to be driven in the same way as any other roundabout….

COVID-19 Screening to be piloted with secondary school pupils

A voluntary pilot testing scheme for COVID-19 is due to begin in secondary schools throughout this summer term.
The scheme will involve home testing lateral flow tests being offered to young people and staff who are not experiencing any symptoms, as pa…

Changes proposed to easing of Island’s border restrictions

Proposals for a revised approach to easing the Island’s border restrictions will go before Tynwald this week.
The Government’s COVID-19 Exit Framework set out the aim of removing travel restrictions for journeys between the Isle of Man and the rest of …

School children help appoint active travel schools officer

A new active travel schools officer has been appointed to inspire more children, parents and teachers to enjoy the benefits of building a short walk or cycle into their daily commute.
The role is part of Government’s Active Travel Strategy which aims t…

Returning students urged to register for vaccination

Students returning to the Isle of Man will be offered their two doses of COVID-19 vaccine during the summer break. Special vaccination clinics have been arranged for the end of June and beginning of July for first doses of the Moderna vaccine. Second a…

Community Hubs to be trialled across the Island

The trial regional Community Hubs will provide a face to face service and enable the public to access a range of government services within their communities.
The Chief Minister’s Community and Public Engagement Committee have teamed up with Government…

Urgent assessments to ensure safety of Corrin Home’s residents

Extensive support is being put in place to ensure the care and safety of residents at the Corrin Memorial Home in Peel, as operators of the privately-run facility prepare to wind down and close the home next month.  
A team from Manx Care and the Depar…

Manx Development Corporation announces board members

From left to right: Dane Harrop, Laura Jones, Sean Gilbert and David Peach
The Manx Development Corporation has announced its board members following an extensive, open recruitment process which attracted world class candidates.
The new team brings to…

Independent review into capacity and capability of Department of Infrastructure published

An independent review of the Department of Infrastructure has been published.
Commissioned by the Council of Ministers earlier this year, the aim of the review was to appraise the capacity and capability of the centre of the Department given its relati…