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Reflections on Tynwald Day

By Valerie Caine Posted on August 27, 2020 Posted in Culture, History, IOM Government

With the continuing threat of Covid-19, original plans for Tynwald Day (the Isle of Man’s National Day) were scaled down substantially, with members of the public advised not to attend with a view to ‘social-distancing’ and the restrictions on gatherings. …

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Plans for New Sea Terminal Exhibited in Liverpool

By Valerie Caine Posted on December 1, 2019 Posted in Exhibitions, IOM Government

The Isle of Man has an extensive and proud historical link with the North West of England through the busy port of Liverpool, serving a need for migration, employment, transport of goods and latterly an important connection for onward travel. …

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New pound coin goes global with rollout to British overseas nations

By Kelly McCarthy Posted on January 7, 2019 Posted in IOM Government

British overseas nations can now adopt the iconic 12-sided £1 coin. Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies will, for the first time, be able to design and mint their own versions of the new 12-sided £1 coin. The iconic £1 coin …

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Designs for £30m Isle of Man ferry terminal revealed

By Kelly McCarthy Posted on October 30, 2018 Posted in IOM Government

Artists’ impressions of a new £30m ferry terminal connecting Liverpool and the Isle of Man have been revealed. The Manx government has released the designs as it prepares to lodge a planning application next month. The facility is scheduled to …

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Judging: YOUTH AWARDS 2018

By Kelly McCarthy Posted on June 7, 2018 Posted in Culture, IOM Government, NAMA news

Message from Anne Minay, Douglas, Isle of Man Once again I was very pleased to be asked to be one of the judges of the NAMA Youth Awards for 2018.  The other judges were Professor Ron Barr, Frances Hampton and …

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Cabinet declared. Just two ministers fail to get position

By Kelly McCarthy Posted on October 20, 2016 Posted in IOM Government

The political memberships of every government department have been announced. The only MHK not to get a position is Chris Robertshaw, member for Douglas East. He had been Minister for Policy and Reform in Allan Bell’s administration but stormed out …

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DALAINEA WINS MANX NATIONAL HERITAGE POSTER COMPETITION

By Kelly McCarthy Posted on October 10, 2016 Posted in Culture, IOM Government

Manx National Heritage teamed up with Lloyds Bank in the summer holidays to offer the chance for a young designer to create an Isle of Man poster and have it professionally produced as a postcard to be placed on the …

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Silvery gibbon enclosure opened at Wildlife Park

By Kelly McCarthy Posted on September 19, 2016 Posted in Culture, IOM Government, Uncategorized

The new home of the latest additions to the Curraghs Wildlife Park is officially open. The Lieutenant Governor was the guest of honour at the opening ceremony of the enclosure for silvery gibbons Slamet and Nakula, who arrived at the …

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BBC report on Tynwald and the Vikings

By Kelly McCarthy Posted on September 19, 2016 Posted in Culture, History, IOM Government, Manx National Heritage

The BBC covers Ellan Vannin (Isle of Man) in a special regional section. This is an interesting examination of the World’s oldest continuous Parliament.  Isle of Man election 2016: How the Vikings set up Tynwald Voters across the Isle of Man will …

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Charles Guard featured in Celtic Life International

By Kelly McCarthy Posted on August 29, 2016 Posted in Culture, IOM Government

Born and raised on the Isle of Man, Charles Guard left home as a student but returned to make a 25 year contribution to preserving and sharing his native culture. A talented musician, broadcaster, film-maker, recording engineer, editor and public …

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