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Declaration of Dissolution – 1931 Act Companies

The Companies Acts 1931 To 2004
Declaration of Dissolution
Pursuant To Section 273a(10) Of The Companies Act 1931
In accordance with the above Section, the Department for Enterprise hereby declares that the Companies referred to in this Notice are diss…

Contactless payments launched on Island’s buses

Bus passengers will be able to pay their fares through contactless technology from tomorrow (Thursday 24 May).
All vehicles operated by Bus Vannin will offer the simple, safe and secure method of payment in time for the busy TT fortnight, when more tha…

New recovery ladders for Island’s fishing fleet improve safety

New ‘man overboard’ recovery ladders are being distributed to the Isle of Man’s fishing fleet under a grant from the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA).
The latest vessel to receive the safety equipment is the Genesis PL400. The ves…

Visit Isle of Man tourism campaign continues

The new tourism campaign aimed at encouraging people to visit the Isle of Man is continuing and May’s promotional activity incorporates TV advertising and additional digital and social media advertising.
‘Isle of Man – The Extraordinary Story’ launched…

Deadline approaching to take part in Social Attitudes Survey

The deadline is approaching for people to respond to the 2018 Social Attitudes Survey.
The online questionnaire provides an opportunity for members of the public to tell Government what they think about living in the Isle of Man.
People have until midn…

Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.
Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 has been amended with effect from 19 May 2018, following the publication of…

Government to conclude Steam Packet purchase

The Isle of Man Government will this week conclude the deal to acquire the IoM Steam Packet Company.
Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK will sign the formal agreement after Tynwald Members voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking strategic control of …

Noble’s staff all set to end PJ Paralysis

Staff across Noble’s Hospital are supporting a campaign aimed at ending what’s known as PJ Paralysis.
The campaign – which is also taking place across the UK health service at the same time – is all about making sure patients are up out of bed and dres…

Reminder about drone flying during the TT and Southern 100

The Isle of Man Civil Aviation Administration is reminding locals and visitors not to use drones to film the TT and Southern 100 practices and races and is warning of potential prosecution and fines for those that infringe a ‘no drone zone’.
Deputy Dir…

New campaign to shop local highlights power of pound in the pocket

A new campaign highlighting the wider economic benefits of buying local produce has launched.
Featuring artwork by local illustrator Alice Quayle, the campaign will appear on social media, at food and drink outlets across the Island, and will be promin…