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News around Isle of Man

Clear messages follow GDPR public consultation

Feedback to a public consultation on proposed General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation has highlighted a number of clear messages.
The Cabinet Office has published the summary of responses to a consultation on the Introduction of a new Dat…

GP Patient Access hits online target

GP Patient Access, the digital facility that is designed to allow individuals to view their own health information online, has broken through a key performance target.
More than 20% of the eligible population is now using the online app to access a ra…

European Union (Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions) Order 2018

On 24 April 2018, the European Union (Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions) Order came into operation. This Order applies in Island law Council Regulation (EC) 1183/2005 imposing certain specific measures directed against person acting in violati…

Police Youth Scheme cadets celebrate graduation

The latest graduates from the Police Youth Scheme took part in a passing out ceremony at the Best Western Palace Hotel in Douglas last week.
A total of 13 youngsters aged 17 and 18 successfully completed the four-year scheme which aims to provide an in…

Air Ambulance staff get special helicopter training

A team from the Island’s Air Ambulance service travelled to Caernarfon in North Wales recently for special training on the helicopter used in bad weather emergencies. 
In normal conditions Air Ambulance uses a dedicated fixed-wing aircraft operating o…

European Union (Central African Republic)Amendment) Order 2018

On the 24 April 2018, European Union (Central African Republic Sanctions) (Amendment) Order 2018 came into operation. This Order applied Council Regulation (EU) 2018/387, as part of Island law subject to certain modifications.
On 30 January 2018, the U…

Land Registration Notices Launched Online

The Land Registry has launched a new Notices page on its website, as part of a wider response to the recommendation of the Tynwald Select Committee on Voluntary Registration of Land.
Using existing powers, the Land Registry now require publication of N…

Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK opens Nature’s Value: Biosphere and Biodiversity in the Isle of Man

‘Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, although after the travelling I have done this week, I am not quite sure I have adjusted back to Manx time!
‘It is a privilege to be invited to open today’s event, which marks the start of Manx Wildlife Week.’
A st…

Department buys horse tram stables

The horse tram stables at Tramway Terrace have been bought by the Department of Infrastructure from Douglas Borough Council (DBC) for £600,000. 
This supports the Department’s plans for the regeneration of Douglas Promenade and the future operation of …

Prisoners and staff pick litter and raise funds for charity

Staff and prisoners from Isle of Man Prison walked the Millennium Way to help raise money for Manx Cancer Help.
As well as raising funds for charity, the walkers performed an important environmental role by picking up litter left behind during the Lis…