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News around Isle of Man

First appointments made to executive agencies

The Department for Enterprise has announced the appointment of two Chairs to lead its new executive agencies, Business Isle of Man and Visit Isle of Man.
Stephen Bradley MBE will take on the role of non-executive Chair for Business Isle of Man, while R…

Donation takes major incident training to a new level

Training equipment donated by Microgaming Health & Care Trust will offer Noble’s Hospital staff their most challenging practice session for a major incident to date.
Hospital staff will take part in a complex table top exercise at Keyll Darree trai…

Chief Minister welcomes statement on beneficial ownership

A statement in the House of Commons today has highlighted the Isle of Man’s cooperation in a review of the arrangements for the sharing of beneficial ownership information.
The Written Ministerial Statement has been published by the UK Government follo…

Vision to expand range of eye treatments at Noble’s

A new approach to treating people with eye conditions aims to expand services at Noble’s Hospital. 
An initiative to maximise the number of people with retinal and macular conditions who are treated on-Island will reduce the need for Manx patients to t…

Government support to encourage more people to get into sport

A new initiative has launched to encourage adults of all ages and abilities to get involved in sport. 
Called “The Swing of Things”, sessions take place at the National Sports Centre on Mondays from 9:30am – 11:30am along with new additional sessions o…

Consultation on financial support to help people continue living independently

The views of the public are being sought on plans to make financial support available for people living with long-term health conditions to adapt their homes and continue living independently.
A consultation is currently underway asking for people’s vi…

Public asked to be vigilant with threat of Asian hornet to Island

The help and vigilance of the Manx public is vital to tackling the threat posed to the Isle of Man by Asian hornets, set out in a new action plan published by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture. 
The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is a…

Chief Minister in London for talks on beneficial ownership

Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK is in London today, Monday 30 April 2018, for discussions ahead of a House of Commons debate centred on beneficial ownership arrangements.
An amendment has been lodged to the UK’s Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bil…

Bike 4 Life aims to help improve wellbeing and fitness this summer

Those who are interested in biking are being encouraged to sign-up for a new Bike 4 Life scheme by Manx Sport and Recreation.
Sessions will take place every Friday on the raceway at the National Sports Centre until 31 August 2018 (excluding 1 and 8 Jun…

Live training exercise tests emergency response

A live training exercise took place in Groudle Glen last week to test the response of the Island’s emergency services to a major incident.
More than 70 volunteers acted as casualties in a scenario that required a multi-agency turnout.
The Constabulary,…