Related News Articles

• Isle of Man seeks new Head of e-Gaming 21 February 2013
  The Isle of Man Department of Economic Development is advertising for a new Head of e-Gaming to help promote and maintain the Island as a centre of excellence in the rapidly growing e-gaming sector. [More]
• Isle of Man Department of Economic Development continues to reap awards 21 November 2012
  The Department of Economic Development is proud to have scooped a double Award win at the 2012 prestigious Isle of Man Newspapers Awards for Excellence ceremony last Thursday evening. [More]
• Advertising, Distribution and Promotion of Financial Products or Services Guidance 2 November 2012
  The Commission has published a guidance note which reminds licenceholders how particular rules contained within the Financial Services Rule Book 2011 apply to the above topic, and also to illustrate the powers available to the Commission when it needs to enforce these rules. [More]
• Take care – don’t fall for a cute scam 23 July 2012
  Despite a recent warning from the Office it seems that consumers are still being caught by scammers advertising pets online. [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]
• Misleading claims by businesses 10 November 2010
  During the past twelve months the Office of Fair Trading has issued eight warning letters to traders falsely claiming membership of trade or professional organisations in their advertising and two traders were issued with formal cautions for the same offence. [More]
• Isle of Man in the Tourism spotlight 5 November 2010
  OCTOBER has generated a wealth of positive coverage throughout the UK cementing the Island’s position as an interesting and accessible travel destination. [More]
• TV Advertising Campaign is Back! 19 February 2010
  The Department of Tourism and Leisure is pleased to announce that they are running their ‘Island Lives’ television campaign again in the UK and Ireland. [More]
• TV Advertising Campaign to Re-Commence In 2010 10 December 2009
  The Department of Tourism and Leisure is pleased to announce that the Council of Ministers, Treasury and the Marketing Initiatives Group have approved funding to promote the Isle of Man through a second year UK television campaign which will build on the success of the previous 2008/9 TV campaign. [More]
• Banners not allowed on Highway Railings 16 July 2009
  The placing of advertising banners on railings at Quarterbridge and other sites around the Island is prohibited. [More]
• Banners not allowed on Highway Railings 16 July 2009
  The placing of advertising banners on railings at Quarterbridge and other sites around the Island is prohibited. [More]
• Businesses warned to look out for Scam Invoices 9 July 2009
  The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading is warning businesses to look out for invoices for payment for goods and services which the business has not actually received. [More]
• Isle of Man TV Advert Nominated For Award 12 March 2009
  The Department of Tourism and Leisure is delighted to announce that it has been short-listed in the production budget category of the 2009 Travel Marketing Awards for one of its recent television adverts featuring Isle of Man resident Keirron Tastagh. [More]
• TV Ad Campaign Schedule is Announced and ‘New Look’ www.visitisleofman.com Unveiled 3 October 2008
  The Department of Tourism and Leisure is pleased to announce its TV ad campaign schedule for 2008/2009. [More]
• Bogus Publications 2 September 2008
  The OFT is again warning local businesses to take greater care before agreeing to purchase advertising space in year planners, guides, maps, directories or similar being published by off-Island agencies. [More]
• ‘Island Lives’ Advertising Campaign 9 July 2008
  The Department of Tourism and Leisure are looking to film and photograph genuine people enjoying their day to day or weekend activities to promote the beautiful Isle of Man. [More]
• Exempt list for fireworks displays 29 May 2008
  PLANS are being progressed to make life easier for organisations that hold fireworks displays in the Island. [More]
• New Parole Committee members sought 14 March 2008
  ANYONE interested in serving on the Parole Committee has until March 20 to apply. [More]
• DLGE Increases Awareness of Local Authority Elections 12 March 2008
  The Department of Local Government and the Environment is seeking to further increase public awareness of Local Authority Elections by undertaking a radio advertising campaign. [More]
• Appointment of new Advertising & PR Accounts 10 March 2008
  The Department of Tourism & Leisure has recently conducted a full review of its UK Advertising & PR accounts. [More]
• Laser Treatment for Cosmetic Purposes - Check for 'Certificate of Registration' 18 February 2008
  The Department of Health and Social Security is advising the public that any independent clinic or establishment operating laser products for cosmetic purposes, is required to be registered. [More]
• Local Authority Borrowing Procedures Streamlined 2 November 2007
  The Department of Local Government and the Environment has been looking at ways of streamlining the procedures for Local Authorities to borrow relatively small sums of money. [More]
• Isle of Man Nominated For Travel Advertising Awards 16 October 2007
  The Department of Tourism and Leisure is celebrating after being nominated for an award for two best poster adverts and best poster campaign in the Travel Advertising Awards 2007. [More]
• One thousand gambling websites face advertising ban 9 August 2007
  A Government crackdown on gambling adverts from places that don’t meet the UK’s strict regulatory standards will lead to about one thousand gambling websites being banned from advertising in the UK. [More]
• Police Complaints Commissioner is sought 20 June 2007
  The Department of Home Affairs is currently advertising for a Police Complaints Commissioner following the resignation of the previous post holder. [More]
• Applications sought for Deputy Surveillance Commissioner post 7 February 2007
  The Department of Home Affairs is inviting applications from people interested in the new post of Deputy Surveillance Commissioner for the Isle of Man. [More]
• New Eye Catching Isle of Man Advertising Campaign 22 January 2007
  The Isle of Man Department of Tourism and Leisure is launching an exciting new campaign that positions the island as a place where you are free to pursue a wide range of outdoor activities. [More]
• Business Advertising 13 March 2006
  The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading and the Department of Tourism and Leisure are warning businesses to take great care before agreeing to take advertising space in guides, maps or directories. [More]
• Office of Fair Trading warns businesses to be wary 13 January 2006
  Island businesses are being urged by the Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading to be wary of calls or visits made by marketing companies offering advertising space in directories, wall planners and maps. [More]
• Isle of Man Tourism launches autumn campaign 12 September 2005
  The Isle of Man Department of Tourism commences its autumn advertising campaign this week, spending in excess of £100,000. [More]
• Department Seeks Developer For Major Affordable Housing Scheme In Douglas 17 August 2005
  The Department of Local Government and the Environment is advertising for Developers to put their names forward for inclusion on the tender list for the detail design and development of its site at Johnny Watterson’s Lane in Douglas. [More]
• A New ‘Smoke Free Mann Directory’: ‘The essential guide to smoke-free eating and drinking out in the Isle of Man’ 5 August 2005
  Smoke Free Mann has launched a new Directory packed with great restaurants, cafés and pubs on the island that offer smoke-free spaces. [More]