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• Treasury Minister looking forward to productive partnership with Pinewood Shepperton 21 December 2012
  TREASURY Minister Eddie Teare MHK says he is looking forward to the Isle of Man continuing to reap the rewards of its partnership with Pinewood Shepperton plc. [More]
• Fire and Rescue Service launches Facebook page 10 December 2012
  THE Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service is strengthening its social media presence as part of an ongoing drive to inform, educate and protect the Manx public. [More]
• Department of Economic Development hails 'Cav factor' as Isle of Man gets media coverage boost with growing interest in cycling 24 July 2012
  The Department of Economic Development’s Tourism team has hailed the 'Cav factor' as the Isle of Man receives a huge boost in terms of media coverage and awareness as a result of the success of the Island’s cyclists in international competition. [More]
• Export Trade Controls 3 July 2012
  In the light of recent media reports concerning the alleged involvement of Isle of Man companies in the shipment of military equipment between third countries, the Customs and Excise Division wishes to remind businesses of controls which impose restrictions and prohibitions on the trade in certain goods between other countries (sometimes referred to as "trafficking and brokering"). [More]
• Social Care reaffirms its commitment to the Island's secure unit for children 27 June 2012
  The Department of Social Care has been contacted by several media organisations on the Island which have stated they have been contacted by the trade union Unite to voice concerns about changes in the Island’s secure unit for children in Douglas. [More]
• Pre-school provision from September 2012 22 June 2012
  IN response to comments made to the media this week, the Department of Education and Children wishes to make clear the position with regard to pre-school provision. [More]
• Minor Update - Doi Media Release - Notice Of Traffic Disruption Weds 6 June Due to Delays in Tt Race Schedule 6 June 2012
  The public are advised to expect severe disruption to travel this afternoon, particularly on Douglas Promenade. [More]
• Pinewood partnership proposed for Isle of Man film industry 6 June 2012
  The Isle of Man Government is proposing to negotiate a binding agreement with UK-based Pinewood Shepperton plc to source and advise on film investment opportunities for its £25 million Media Development Fund (MDF) for an initial term of five years. [More]
• Director Hugo Blick wins BAFTA for The Shadow Line 14 May 2012
  Yet another Isle of Man production claimed a prestigious media award over the weekend. [More]
• The Dangers of Unregistered Businesses 22 March 2012
  On the 2nd December 2011 the Department of Economic Development’s Companies Registry issued a media release encouraging businesses that had not previously registered to do so. [More]
• Updated guidance on the Unsolicited Communications Regulations issued 7 March 2012
  If you are direct marketing, or advertising, by email, text or picture message (including video), telephone, fax, or by using an automated calling system, whether you are transmitting, or instigating the transmission of, such communications, the Unsolicited Communciations Regulations impose varying rules on you depending on the media used. [More]
• Advice for public concerned about Metal on Metal hip replacements 1 February 2012
  Following recent reports in the UK media surrounding concerns with Metal on Metal hip replacements, the Department of Health can confirm that Noble’s Hospital has not and does not use the this type of hip joint. [More]
• Don’t let overspending take the “sparkle” out of Christmas 24 November 2011
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• Manager Told On Yer Bike 14 November 2011
  Children in Need is an annual British charity appeal organised by the BBC. [More]
• Bay Festival Cancellation – advice on refunds 31 August 2011
  The Office of Fair Trading has continued it's correspondence with HMV regarding their stated intention to process refunds for ticket holders for the cancelled Isle of Man Bay Festival. [More]
• Bay Festival Cancellation – advice on refunds 29 July 2011
  The Office of Fair Trading has been actively seeking additional information from the Isle of Man Bay Festival Limited in order to provide advice to ticket holders for the Bay Festival who are awaiting refunds. [More]
• UK Gambling Commission statement 14 July 2011
  The UK Department of Media, Culture and Sport have issued a statement today outlining their plans to move all online gambling in the UK in the future to a licensing regime. [More]
• Media Statement From BEKO 7 July 2011
  The MEA have been advised by BEKO that following investigations during the 2nd half of 2010, that certain models of Beko frost free fridge freezers may, in some circumstances, fail and overheat. [More]
• 10,000 people ‘like’ the Isle of Man as the Department of Economic Development's social media presence grows 6 July 2011
  The Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce that Visit Isle of Man's Facebook page has recently surpassed the 10,000 fan mark and it is not even one year old yet! [More]
• Video will encourage young people to vote 13 June 2011
  A VIDEO will encourage young people to exercise their right to vote in the House of Keys general election on 29th September. [More]
• Media Statement 17 May 2011
  The Department of Health has been advised that a doctor formerly contracted by the Isle of Man Department of Health for a cataract surgery waiting list initiative, has had his medical registration suspended by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) forthwith. [More]
• Minister for Social Care re-affirms his commitment to Social Services 4 March 2011
  The Department of Social Care has recently received enquiries from the media concerning its expenditure on Social Services and the likely impact on services following the Budget. [More]
• Crash Card Launch 28 May 2010
  Following on from the Department of Health’s recent media coverage on the Crash Card Scheme, the Department’s Ambulance Service together with their colleagues from the East of England Ambulance Service launched the Crash Card scheme. [More]
• Chief Minister responds to comments by Times columnist 26 May 2010
  CHIEF Minister Tony Brown has responded robustly to what he calls insulting and unwarranted comments made by AA Gill in the Sunday Times of May 23, 2010, about the Isle of Man and its people. [More]
• Department of Health Press Conference May 2010 12 May 2010
  At a Press Conference held at the Department of Health offices at Markwell House on 11th May 2010, the Member for Health, Mr Dudley Butt MLC, and senior officers from the Department briefed members of the Media on the Department’s approaches to conducting planned reviews of services, Value for Money tendering exercises, and specific activity to generate savings in order to maintain or improve services. [More]
• Reducing the Costs of Out-of-Hours GP Services 14 April 2010
  The Department of Health has now received a response from the Clinical Lead of MEDS (Dr Richard Hanks) to our consultation on how the costs of operating MEDS might be reduced. [More]
• No change to ending of Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement between the Isle of Man and the UK 5 March 2010
  Despite recent reports in the media, the Department of Health and Social Security (DHSS) can confirm that having today sought clarification from the Welsh Assembly Government in Cardiff, the Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement between the Isle of Man and the United Kingdom will come to an end, as planned, on 31st March 2010 and that this will apply to the whole of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales). [More]
• Ballakermeen Launches Silver Jubilee Year 8 February 2010
  At a media event on Wednesday, 10th February at the school, the Ballakermeen Silver Jubilee Committee will formally launch the 25th anniversary celebrations of Ballakermeen High School. [More]
• College students raise awareness of bullying 23 November 2009
  Students at the Isle of Man College have been helping to raise awareness about bullying during National Anti-Bullying Week (16-20 November). [More]
• Manx Heritage Flower Festival Competition WInners Announced 29 September 2009
  ALL THINGS WERE BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL in this year’s participating Manx Heritage Flower Festival Churches – and inspired a record number of entrants in the Photographic Competition, generously sponsored once again by leading local photographer Richard Kinley and supported by Mannin Media. [More]
• Island's Natural History Showcased on BBC 'The One Show' and Radio 4 29 September 2009
  The stars of Manx wildlife, past and present, have been on show again in the British media. [More]
• Emergency Planning exercise on major incident media strategy 22 September 2009
  MORE than 50 members of the emergency services and other professionals helped to develop the Island’s media strategy for major incidents at a recent seminar. [More]
• Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam are coming home for one night only 18 September 2009
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• A Bumper Year of National Press Coverage For The Isle of Man 12 August 2009
  The number of broadcasters, magazine and newspaper publications who have chosen to feature the Isle of Man is at an all time high. [More]
• Chelsea Gowland – Proud to be representing 29 April 2009
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• Department of Tourism and Leisure attracts Londoners for Spring 6 April 2009
  The Isle of Man Department of Tourism and Leisure has launched a high profile media campaign to attract more Londoners to the Island, by showcasing the Island as the ideal destination for city dwellers, families, wildlife lovers and adventure fans. [More]
• Cashball enter the Spanish market 6 April 2009
  Cashball Ltd have entered the Spanish online bingo market, with the launch of www. [More]
• Department of Tourism and Leisure attracts Londoners for Spring 3 April 2009
  The Isle of Man Department of Tourism and Leisure has launched a high profile media campaign to attract more Londoners to the Island, by showcasing the Island as the ideal destination for city dwellers, families, wildlife lovers and adventure fans. [More]
• School creates media centre 24 February 2009
  Children at Scoill Vallajeelt will have their learning enhanced with the creation of a media centre. [More]
• Department of Health and Social Security - Media Statement 21 January 2009
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• Department of Health and Social Security - Media Statement 21 January 2009
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• Manx recycling routes safe despite UK problems 15 January 2009
  The global financial downturn has led to the collapse of some foreign markets for recycled materials. [More]
• Media Statement 14 November 2008
  The inquest into the death of Mrs Muriel Fox, who passed away at Noble’s Hospital on 9th June 2007, has concluded. [More]
• Launch of Judgments Online 30 September 2008
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• Media Statement 10 September 2008
  The Department of Health and Social Security can confirm that an internal investigation is underway at Noble’s Hospital and that two Doctors are currently not at work. [More]
• Drug Trafficking Unit targets Merseyside area 7 August 2008
  THE Isle of Man Constabulary is targeting the Merseyside area as part of its crackdown on the importation and supply of illegal substances. [More]
• OFT offers advice on preparing now for winter fuel bills 1 August 2008
  The Office of Fair Trading has produced an information sheet advising consumers on how to try and limit the impact that increases in fuel costs will have on their bills over the coming months. [More]
• NHS 60th Anniversary – Isle of Man Celebrations 27 June 2008
  On 5th July this year, the NHS celebrates its 60th ‘birthday’. [More]
• Images of Today – Celebrating 70 Years of the Isle of Man Photographic Society 18 June 2008
  Manx National Heritage is currently in the final stages of preparing for its latest temporary exhibition, ‘Images of Today’. [More]
• - Media Statement - 23 April 2008
  Andrew Piekalns was a troubled young man whose life was cut short in tragic circumstances. [More]
• Home Affairs Minister commends excellent police sickness record 28 March 2008
  HOME Affairs Minister Martyn Quayle has praised the Isle of Man Constabulary for achieving an enviable record in terms of the low number of police officers and staff currently off sick. [More]
• Comparing the cost of booking travel tickets on-line 19 March 2008
  The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading has recently conducted a survey of charges made by air and sea carriers operating from the Isle of Man to consumers using debit cards and credit cards when booking on-line. [More]
• - Media Statement - 20 February 2008
  Hon W E Teare MHK, Minister for Health and Social Security has today thanked Noble’s Hospital patients, staff and the general public for their patience during the hospital’s electrical difficulties yesterday (Tuesday 19th February 2008). [More]
• - Media Statement - 19 February 2008
  The Department of Health and Social Security has advised that Noble’s Hospital will return to normal operational services tomorrow (Wednesday 20th February 2008). [More]
• -Media Statement - 19 February 2008
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• Isle of Man Backs New Film Financing and Production Group to Manage Media Development Fund 22 August 2007
  Steve Christian, Gillian Duffield, Andrew Fingret and Marc Samuelson launch CinemaNX. [More]
• Anti-Competitive Practice: A warning to Isle of Man businesses 2 August 2007
  Recent media coverage has highlighted the UK Office of Fair Trading’s announcement that British Airways are to pay a record £121. [More]
• Isle of Man Constabulary appoints new Media Relations Officer 20 July 2007
  ACTING Inspector Phil Shimmin has been appointed Media Relations Officer for the Isle of Man Constabulary, with immediate effect. [More]
• DTL adds rich media content to web presence 2 July 2007
  Rich media, including video and audio clips, an online video diary and interactive games are being used to create a more immersive and engaging experience for visitors to www. [More]
• Deputy Director features in Money Media 4 April 2007
  The Deputy Director of Education has spoken in a magazine interview of the 'great steps forward' being taken towards the Island being a centre of excellence for education. [More]
• DHSS Community Care Support System (CCSS) IT Programme 15 March 2007
  The Department of Health and Social Security today gave a presentation (shown to Tynwald members on Monday 12th March) to the Media outlining proposals for the Community Care Support System IT Programme. [More]
• Cold Callers Offering Insurance Cover for Satellite TV Systems 7 March 2007
  Since a previous media release on the subject in early December last year, the Office of Fair Trading has been contacted by a significant number of consumers concerned by ‘phone calls they have received from cold callers offering insurance cover for satellite TV systems. [More]
• Time Team – What Happens Next? 19 January 2007
  The Isle of Man emerged from the bright lights of television coverage with its standing considerably enhanced following the broadcast of Time Team on January 14th. [More]
• Dangerous Dogs 15 January 2007
  There has been discussion in the media about dangerous dogs following a tragic death in the UK. [More]
• Record amount of press coverage in 2006 13 December 2006
  The Isle of Man has gained plenty of positive exposure over the last few months with a record amount of press coverage achieved in 2006. [More]
• Visitbritain fact finders trip to the Isle of Man 23 November 2006
  Following the annual VisitBritain PR conference in London last week, four VisitBritain representatives chose to spend a weekend on the Isle of Man before they headed back to their respective countries. [More]
• THE Department of Education has a new media and events co-ordinator. 7 November 2006
  Jo Overty took up the post today (Monday), succeeding Maureen Callow. [More]
• Choice, Think About it - Phase 2: Binge Drinking linked to Sexual Risk 11 August 2006
  The Department of Health and Social Security’s Public Health Directorate (Health Promotion Team), along with key partners, have launched the second phase of the ‘Choice’ Campaign. [More]
• Minister apologises for error in minimum wage advice 28 June 2006
  The Minister for Trade and Industry has written to all Members of Tynwald to apologise for issuing misleading information to them prior to the June sitting. [More]
• Isle of Woman weekend is launched 25 May 2006
  Tourism and Leisure member Hon Pamela Crowe MLC has today revealed plans to change the Isle of Man to Isle of Woman for the weekend 27-29 October. [More]
• Tourism press coverage tops £481,000 15 December 2005
  The Isle of Man has gained plenty of TV and news coverage over the last 12 months. [More]
• Tourism press coverage tops £481,000 9 December 2005
  The Isle of Man has gained plenty of TV and news coverage over the last 12 months. [More]
• Tourism press coverage tops £481,000 9 December 2005
  The Isle of Man has gained plenty of TV and news coverage over the last 12 months. [More]
• Report of the Tynwald Select Committee into the Fire at Bradda Head, Port Erin 7 December 2005
  The Department of Home Affairs, in noting recent media comments concerning the recommendations contained within the Two Member Tynwald Select Committee Report into the Fire at Bradda Head, considers these comments as lacking in balance in terms of focusing only on the negative aspects of the report. [More]
• Island's children skip their way to a healthier future 8 November 2005
  Department of Health and Social Security Health Promotion, Life Education, and School lunchtime supervisors in partnership with the Isle of Man Anti Cancer Association are working together to promote increased activity amongst children. [More]
• Major Developments in E-Gaming and Related Sectors 19 August 2005
  Following the announcement of the granting of a gambling licence to Poker Stars, the second largest operator of its type in the world, the Isle of Man has received very positive feedback and considerable coverage both in the business and trade media. [More]
• Silverdale Boating Lake 15 August 2005
  THE Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry wishes to set the record straight as to its role and responsibilities in relation to the Silverdale boating lake, following recent media coverage of the closure of the facility. [More]
• Manx Films Shown in Toronto 16 September 2004
  Three movies filmed on the Isle of Man are being featured at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. [More]
• Digital Terrestrial in 2007 16 September 2004
  The Isle of Man may be the first nation in the British Isles to be fully switched over to digital television. [More]
• Island on TV 1 March 2004
  The Isle of Man is set to gain plenty of TV coverage during the next few months. [More]
• No Licence for Manx Television Ltd 5 December 2003
  The Communications Commission has rejected the sole application for a TV Station Licence [More]
• Isle of Man TV Commercial 3 December 2003
  The Department of Tourism and Leisure has commissioned its first television commercial for many years. [More]