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Applications invited for Tynwald Day stalls

Charities and traders who wish to be part of the 2018 Tynwald Day celebrations are being invited to apply for a plot on the Fairfield at St John’s.
Application forms for this year’s event are available from Public Estates & Housing Division at the …

Economic report highlights growth in population

The latest Quarterly Economic Report to the Council of Ministers compiled by the Isle of Man Government’s Economic Affairs Division is released today.
Covering the period October 1 to December 31, the document highlights a growth in the Island’s popula…

Strathallan Horse Tram Depot design aims to replicate 1902 original

Planning permission is being sought to rebuild Strathallan Horse Tram Depot on Strathallan Crescent in Douglas.
The proposed building has been designed to closely replicate the original depot built in 1902. The design will complement the tourist attra…

Public feedback sought on election legislation

Public feedback is being sought to help shape the future of elections in the Isle of Man.
A consultation has been launched as part of the root and branch review of the Island’s election legislation.
The aim is modernise the democratic process and provi…

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 5 April  2018, following the publication …

Island life during World War One played out in ‘For The Fallen’

‘For The Fallen’ is a brand new production commissioned by the Isle of Man Arts Council to commemorate the Island’s involvement in World War One.
The play, which focusses on the lives of the people at home during the war, has been created to mark the …

Planning Applications – Publication List

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 …

Minister praises outstanding Manx musical talent at BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards

The Isle of Man’s outstanding musical talent has been praised by Graham Cregeen MHK, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, following success at the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. 
Manx harpist Mera Royle won the twentieth annual Young Folk Award b…

Public views sought on road safety priorities

Priorities around road safety are the focus of an online public engagement exercise which is currently under way on the Isle of Man Government’s Dialogue website.
Feedback supplied during the exercise will help to inform the development of a Road Safet…

Drop-in sessions during Special Constabulary recruitment campaign

The Isle of Man Constabulary is currently running a campaign to recruit Special Constables and is holding a series of drop-in sessions over the next month.
The Special Constabulary comprises volunteers with regular jobs who support the operational dut…