The Department is seeking Tynwald approval to increase the main rate of minimum wage in the Isle of Man following recommendations from the Minimum Wage Committee (MWC). In addition to the MWC’s recommendations, the Department is also looking to remove …
The Isle of Man Government is taking action to reduce single use plastics within the public service.
The plan, which has been developed by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, will go before Tynwald at its July sitting, with proposals f…
Significant progress is being achieved across the Isle of Man Government to improve the quality of life for children, young people and families at risk.
A range of actions have been implemented or are being developed in response to the recommendations …
The Isle of Man will have nine new marine nature reserves from 1 September 2018, bringing the total to 10.
The Island currently has one such reserve – Ramsey Bay – designated in 2011.
Under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity the Isle…
Tynwald will be asked to approve a new scheme at its July sitting which aims to support low income households to improve the energy efficiency of their properties.
Developed by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA), the scheme will…
The public are being reassured that patches of red sea water that have been spotted around parts of the Island over recent days – particularly at Douglas, Laxey and Ramsey bays – are a natural phenomenon and there is no cause for concern.
Scientists at…
His Honour Deemster Andrew Corlett has been appointed as Her Majesty’s First Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls in the Isle of Man.
Deemster Corlett has served as the Island’s Second Deemster since 2011, having been appointed to the office of Deputy Deems…
Options to reform the future funding of nursing and residential care in the Isle of Man are set out in a report to be considered by Tynwald.
The Isle of Man Government is working towards putting in place a fair and sustainable system against a backdrop…
The Department of Infrastructure is seeking to update the Isle of Man’s Road Transport Regulations to place greater responsibility on haulage companies to maintain heavy goods vehicles in a roadworthy condition.
The introduction of Road Transport Regul…
Tynwald Members will be asked to approve a strategy document at this month’s sitting aimed at enabling more people of all ages and abilities to engage in exercise as part of their daily routine.
The Active Travel Strategy has been established by a cros…
