Isle News : Isle of Man

Public asked to nominate further ‘Dark Skies’ sites

James Qualtrough — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:02:42 +0000

THE Department of Economic Development is planning to build on its status as an ideal location for stargazing by asking the Manx public to nominate further Dark Sky Discovery Sites. Laurence Skelly MHK, the Department’s Member with responsibility for Tourism said: ‘The development of specialist niche tourism markets to attract high spending visitors to the [...]

JAKS Bar & Steak House considerably expands its business offering

James Qualtrough — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:01:54 +0000

JAKS Bar & Steak House has considerably expanded its premises with the launch of a new, 110 cover restaurant overlooking the stunning surroundings of Douglas Bay. The expansion marks 23 years in business for one of the Isle of Man’s best-known venues, and is in direct response to customer demand for its exceptional, award-winning home-cooked [...]

Awards for Isle of Man Cancer Services

James Qualtrough — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:51:14 +0000

Cancer services at Noble’s Hospital in the Isle of Man have been recognised with two significant awards. The Macmillan Cancer Information Centre and the Chemotherapy Suite at Noble’s Hospital have each been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark (MQEM) and to celebrate, a special presentation is planned. Isle of Man Department of Health officials including [...]

Crossroads Celebrates 25 Years at Crogga Castle!

James Qualtrough — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:01:57 +0000

Crossroads Care is hosting a Garden Party at Crogga Castle as part of their 25th Anniversary celebrations on Saturday 10th August 2013. The Party, at Crogga, also known as the Manx Fairy Tale Castle, will be a day with activities for all ages. Between 10 am and 12 pm will be the ‘family friendly’ time, [...]

Boal & Co launches “Trafalgar” – a new Gibraltar QROPS

James Qualtrough — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:01:59 +0000

Boal & Co is pleased to announce the launch today (June 19) of the Trafalgar Pension Scheme (“Trafalgar”), the firm’s first Gibraltar QROPS. Trafalgar has been established by Boal & Co (Gibraltar) Ltd, which is responsible for both worldwide promotion of Trafalgar and for the Scheme’s administration. Trafalgar is tax-approved by the Gibraltar Commissioner of [...]

Reception to honour Island’s snow heroes

James Qualtrough — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:02:21 +0000

Community spirited individuals who led the response to the Isle of Man’s worst snow storms for 50 years have been invited to a special reception at Government House on Thursday evening. Representatives from a wide range of emergency services and public utilities will be in attendance, along with members of the public who went to [...]

John Garland appointment

James Qualtrough — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:02:26 +0000

THE Department of Economic Development has appointed John Garland to the role of Business Development Manager, Corporate Financial Services. John has worked in the Island’s financial services sector for over 12 years including senior management roles at both HSBC Bank and Coutts & Co. John established his own financial consultancy business back in 2010 and [...]

Isle of Man Sporting Excellence Programme extended to 2014 in preparation for Commonwealth Games

James Qualtrough — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:03:47 +0000

The Isle of Man Sporting Excellence Programme has been extended for a further 12 months to assist Island sporting performers and coaches as they continue preparations for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The announcement was made by Dame Kelly Holmes during the final event of the programme’s first year on Saturday, June 15. Dame [...]

Isle of Man publishes Action Plan to prevent misuse of companies and legal arrangements

James Qualtrough — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:02:47 +0000

The Isle of Man has yesterday (Tuesday 18 June 2013) published an Action Plan to build on its commitment to working with the international community to tackle tax evasion and fraud. It outlines the Island’s position on tax information exchange and the identification of corporate beneficial ownership, and sets out the steps it is taking [...]

Manx Electricity Authority and Water and Sewerage Authority

James Qualtrough — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:53:46 +0000

I am writing to you as Chairman of Government’s Business Change Steering Group to provide you with an update on the work of the group in relation to the Manx Electricity Authority (MEA) and the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA). As you will know, in January this year Tynwald agreed a Council of Ministers report [...]