Chief executive of DoI retires
Ian Thompson has retired as chief executive of the Department of Infrastructure after more than eight years in the post.His last day was Friday, and he has handed the department’s reins to Nick Black,...
View ArticleManx economy is growing by 3-4%
The Isle of Man’s economy is heading for a real growth rate of three to four per cent in the current financial year, the Government’s latest quarterly economic report indicates.The report, produced for...
View ArticlePonies take learning beyond the classroom
Experiencing horses up close proved to be a huge hit with a group of pupils from Manor Park School. Six children from the Douglas school were delighted to take part in an equine assisted learning...
View ArticleSpectators could get improved barriers at bottom of Bray Hill
Extra safety barriers could be in place at the bottom of Bray Hill in time for the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT races later this month.A review of safety in the area was carried out after and...
View ArticleDive cover for ferry: discussions continue
Negotiations are continuing to resolve problems with out-of-hours diving cover for the island’s ferry services after the Ben-my-Chree sailings were twice disrupted after rope and debris became tangled...
View ArticleFudging the issue at the family library
For all those people who have spent their idle moments wondering how to make armpit fudge help is at hand at the Family Library in Douglas on Tuesday, August 13.There, visitors will be treated to a...
View ArticleCastle Mona scheme ‘dead’
An ambitious plan to use the Castle Mona Hotel as the base for an information technology ‘university’ centre is ‘dead’.You can find out why in the Isle ofExaminer today.The Manx economy is growing more...
View ArticleCar dealer keeps the personal touch as he dials up technology
Car dealer Brent Mealin is pioneering the latest responsive design technology to assist with sales to customers who want to study their options on their smartphones and technology.But Brent Mealin says...
View ArticleDid you witness assault in Douglas last night?
Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Douglas last night.The incident occurred at about 11.30pm on Sunday near the junction of Loch Promenade and Granville Street.A police spokesman...
View ArticleTeenagers rescued in inflatable kayak drama
Peel’s annual lifeboat service was interrupted for a second year running by a rescue call-out.Having watched two teenagers from Peel getting into difficulty in an inflatable kayak, lifeboat operations...
View ArticleWait almost over for A-level students
The nervous wait will be over later this week for hundreds of A-level students across the Isle of Man.They will receive their results, and find out whether they have got the grades for their first...
View ArticleFilm project looking for war veterans
A new local film project supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council wants to pay tribute to Manx and UK war veterans.For more information, or if you would like to participate, email a military-related...
View ArticleDisease has struck 40% of larch trees
Forty per cent of the island’s population of larch trees has been infected by disease, the forestry division has confirmed.Some 200 hectares (about 500 acres) of larch trees have had to be felled due...
View Article‘Offensive’ claimant loses work tribunal
A claimant who alleged he was unfairly dismissed has had his case struck out by the employment tribunal which found he had behaved scandalously and unreasonably.Anthony Adenaike was claiming unfair...
View ArticleThe animals it is illegal to move on or off the Isle of Man
The island has updated its lists of animals and plants listed under the Endangered Species Order 2011.This controls the movement of various rare and endangered species on or off the island.Controls...
View ArticleCharity shop launches naked calendar
The British Red Cross shop, in Castle Street, Douglas, has launched a naked calendar.The calendar, on sale for £6.99, was the idea of assistant manager Amie Charmer, pictured above with volunteer Jean...
View ArticleJonathan is new head of risk at Standard Bank
Standard Bank has appointed Jonathan Peake to the role of head of risk to develop and maintain a risk management framework for the Group’s offshore operations in the Isle of Man, Jersey and...
View ArticleGrowing ICT sector to bring hundreds of new jobs to Isle of Man
Hundreds of new jobs and a boost to the Manx economy worth millions is predicted with the development of the island’s ICT sector.Rushen MHK Laurence Skelly said: ‘If I was a betting man and if I wanted...
View ArticleOff-road drivers enjoy Isle of Man’s hidden attractions
The Isle of Man Four Wheel Drive Club was host to visitors from across the Irish Sea keen to enjoy the Manx countryside and extensive off-road network.Around 10 members of the Red Rose Land Rover Club...
View ArticleBank of Ireland Isle of Man branch to close
Bank of Ireland Group is to wind down its subsidiary in the Isle of Man, Bank of Ireland (IOM) Limited, expecting it to close by August 31, 2014.Following a strategic review, the Bank of Ireland Group...
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