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News around Isle of Man

Public’s views sought on arts, culture and recreation

The Manx public have the opportunity to help shape the future of arts, culture and recreation in the Isle of Man by taking part in a new survey.
It aims to find out more about which activities the public take part in and their views on the impact they …

Entries invited for UNESCO biosphere Isle of Man Awards

Entries are invited for the first UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards, with categories for Energy, Economic Sustainability, Environment and Education/public awareness.
Geoffrey Boot MHK, Minister for the Environment, Food and Agriculture, said:

‘The I…

Chefs demonstrate mouth-watering excellence of Manx ingredients

The finalists of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture’s (DEFA) Chef of the Year and Student Chef of the Year competitions have been announced.
Now in their tenth year, the two competitions were established in 2008 along with the Isle of …

International Audi TT Event in the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man will be hosting the international event to recognise the 20th anniversary of the Audi TT in July with over 70 journalists attending for the exclusive media event, with some of the world’s top influencers from the automotive press.
The D…

Island responds to UK parliamentary inquiries

The Isle of Man has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance in respect of tax evasion and money laundering in evidence provided to two UK parliamentary inquiries. 
The written submission highlights the Island’s long-standing track record of compliance wit…

Chief Minister in London for Brexit discussions

Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK will lead a senior delegation to London on Monday (2 July 2018) to continue the Isle of Man Government’s programme of political engagement with the United Kingdom.
The main focus of the visit will see the Chief Minister…

Chief Minister announces appointment of Tim Baker MHK as Children’s Champion

Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK has announced the appointment of Tim Baker MHK as the Isle of Man Children’s Champion.
Mr Baker succeeds Daphne Caine MHK in the role, which is intended to give a voice to vulnerable and looked-after young people in the…

Stamps Celebrating Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary

In celebration of the Manx Electric Railway’s 125th Anniversary this September, Isle of Man Transport has teamed up with Isle of Man Post Office to commission a set of six stamps featuring photographs from competition winners, which will be issued on …

Publication List 29.6.18

In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A …

Visit strengthens relations between Isle of Man and China

The Island has hosted a visit from the head of the education section at China’s embassy in London.
Minister Counsellor Wang Yongli’s two day trip began on Monday (25 June) with a visit to Ballakermeen High School (BHS) to find out more about the Island…