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• Fiduciary visit feedback and PLC questionnaire 22 April 2013
  The Financial Supervision Commission has published its latest feedback to licenceholders, in the form of a briefing to corporate and trust service providers on the findings of visits conducted during financial year 2012/13 and a summary of the results of its questionnaire about services provided to public companies. [More]
• Have your say on your GP services 26 March 2013
  This week, the Department of Health will be issuing ‘GP Access Surveys’ to a selection of patients across all GP Practices. [More]
• Treasury Minister responds to UK Budget announcement 20 March 2013
  TREASURY Minister Eddie Teare MHK gave his initial feedback on the UK Budget today (Wednesday, March 20), one that had a number of implications for the Isle of Man. [More]
• Less than two weeks remain for public to give views on smokefree legislation 27 November 2012
  Those wishing to submit comment on the Department of Health’s smokefree legislation public consultation have less than two weeks to make their submissions. [More]
• Reminder – Douglas Promenade Consultation 2 November 2012
  The Department’s public consultation on the outline design for Douglas Promenade refurbishment project is scheduled to close on Friday 9 November 2012. [More]
• Public feedback helps to shape Police Powers Bill 26 October 2012
  THE Department of Home Affairs has welcomed public feedback which has helped to shape legislation aimed at enhancing the Isle of Man Constabulary’s ability to meet the challenges of the 21st century in the most efficient and effective manner and in compliance with Human Rights principles. [More]
• Public’s views sought on strengthening smokefree legislation 23 October 2012
  The Department of Health has today launched a consultation which seeks the public’s feedback and views on strengthening smokefree legislation. [More]
• Draft Planning Policy Statement - "Planning & the Economy" Summary of Responses Published 3 August 2012
  The Department of Infrastructure has published a ‘Summary of Responses’ document setting out some of the feedback received during the recent public consultation for the Draft Planning Policy Statement – ‘Planning and the Economy’. [More]
• Places still available on Holiday Venture Schemes 20 July 2012
  Bookings are still being taken for the 2012 Holiday Venture Schemes, which are bigger and better than ever. [More]
• Company Residence for Income Tax Purposes - Consultation Response Published 19 July 2012
  The Income Tax Division of the Isle of Man Treasury has today published a document setting out the feedback received on the consultation “Company Residence for Income Tax Purposes”, which ran from 3 April 2012 until 14 May 2012. [More]
• Public meetings to discuss proposed new police powers 4 July 2012
  ISLAND residents will have an opportunity to express their views about the proposed introduction of new police powers during a series of public meetings later this month. [More]
• AIFMD Questionnaire Feedback 21 May 2012
  The Financial Supervision Commission has provided observations and feedback following its review of the responses to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”) questionnaire. [More]
• Health and beauty practitioners invited to take part in Regulation of Care Bill public consultation 30 April 2012
  The Department of Health is encouraging local health and beauty businesses to take part in the Regulation of Care Bill public consultation. [More]
• Positive response to National Insurance holiday 27 April 2012
  TREASURY Minister Eddie Teare MHK has welcomed positive feedback from the Isle of Man’s business community to a new scheme aimed at boosting employment and economic growth. [More]
• Treasury Minister responds to UK Budget announcements 21 March 2012
  Treasury Minister Eddie Teare MHK gave his initial feedback on the UK Budget today, one that had a number of implications for the Isle of Man. [More]
• Tourism Awards 2011 Winners Announced 1 December 2011
  The Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce the finalists and winners of the 2011 Tourism Awards. [More]
• Department of Infrastructure Announces Consultation on Health and Safety Consultative Committee 1 December 2011
  The Minister for the Department of Infrastructure would welcome views on a proposal to establish a Health and Safety Consultative Committee, comprising of stakeholder representatives from Government, industry, commerce, employee representatives and the public and voluntary sectors. [More]
• Positive news from EU tax group 14 September 2011
  TREASURY Minister Anne Craine has welcomed feedback from the EU Code of Conduct Group that it had agreed in principle that the Isle of Man’s business tax system will no longer be considered harmful if it goes ahead with its proposed withdrawal of the attribution regime for individuals (ARI). [More]
• Positive news from EU tax group 14 September 2011
  TREASURY Minister Anne Craine has welcomed feedback from the EU Code of Conduct Group that it had agreed in principle that the Isle of Man’s business tax system will no longer be considered harmful if it goes ahead with its proposed withdrawal of the attribution regime for individuals (ARI). [More]
• Deadline extended for cancer patient survey 30 August 2011
  The Department of Health has extended the deadline for submissions to its Cancer Patient survey to Friday, 16th September 2011. [More]
• Department of Health launches Oral Health Strategy 19 August 2011
  The Department of Health has published its Oral Health Strategy for 2011 – 2016 following a public consultation exercise conducted towards the end of 2010. [More]
• Department Publishes Consultation Results on a Health and Safety Authority for the Isle of Man 9 August 2011
  The Department of Infrastructure has published the findings of a consultation on a Health and Safety Authority for the Isle of Man. [More]
• Feedback still being sought in cancer patient survey 8 August 2011
  The Department of Health is encouraging cancer patients who have recently received a questionnaire to complete it and return it as soon as possible. [More]
• Noble’s Hospital’s Patient Safety and Quality Forum launch Discharge Project 17 May 2011
  Discharge from Hospital or the transfer of care to another care setting is a crucial part of all Hospital in-patient care plans. [More]
• Revised Bus timetable from 1st May 2011 21 April 2011
  Revisions have been made to the Isle of Man’s bus timetable in response to customer feedback. [More]
• Department of Health responds to consultation feedback for proposed surgery at Michael School 15 April 2011
  The Department of Health would like to thank the Department of Education and Children for suggesting a potential solution to provide more suitable GP facilities in Kirk Michael, by offering use of a spare classroom at Michael Primary School as a possible part-time surgery. [More]
• Themed questionnaire approach to specific risk areas 24 March 2011
  During 2010/11 the Commission trialled a new themed questionnaire and visit format. [More]
• Island prisoners win Koestler art awards 23 March 2011
  THE creative efforts of the Island’s prisoners have been recognised by judges in a prestigious UK competition. [More]
• Public consultation on new police complaints process 22 October 2010
  The Department of Home Affairs is seeking the public’s views on legislation to establish a new police complaints process on the Isle of Man. [More]
• Taxation of Investment Products - Consultation Response Published 31 August 2010
  The Income Tax Division of the Isle of Man Treasury has today published a document setting out the feedback received on the consultation “Taxation of Investment Products”, which ran from 2 December 2009 until 29 January 2010. [More]
• Postal kiosks launched in response to customer feedback 26 August 2010
  Postal kiosks which will significantly cut queuing times and offer customers a choice of service at Regent Street Post Office have successfully come into operation. [More]
• Farnborough Airshow Success for Isle of Man Aerospace Cluster 13 August 2010
  The Farnborough Airshow 2010, the largest aerospace industry event in the world, proved successful for the Isle of Man Aerospace Cluster (IOMAC). [More]
• Reviewing the Isle of Man's Business Taxation System - Consultation Response Published 30 July 2010
  The Income Tax Division of the Isle of Man Treasury has today (30 July 2010) published a document which sets out the feedback received on the consultation “Reviewing the Isle of Man’s Business Taxation System”; which ran from 25 February until 28 May 2010. [More]
• HMI report finds IoM Probation Service has improved 25 May 2010
  THE Department of Home Affairs has welcomed the feedback from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation contained in a report about the Isle of Man Probation Service published today (25 May 2010). [More]
• Criminal Justice Bill amended after public consultation 19 March 2010
  PUBLIC and political feedback on the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill has resulted in three proposed new laws being removed by the Department of Home Affairs. [More]
• Water Authority Plan to construct new Service Reservoir in the North of the Island 4 March 2010
  The Isle of Man Water Authority held an open evening in Ramsey last night and will have a Public Meeting later in March to describe its plans for a new, covered Service Reservoir above Glen Auldyn. [More]
• Public meetings to discuss crime and policing 25 January 2010
  MEMBERS of the public will have the opportunity to give their views on policing priorities in their community at a series of meetings arranged by the Police Consultative Forum. [More]
• Living Well and Staying Well with a Long Term Health Condition (Helping you to help yourself) 18 December 2009
  The first Live Well - Stay Well Course held on the Isle of Man has been a great success, with extremely positive feedback and comments from all involved. [More]
• Government produces revised proposals for reform of public service pensions 1 December 2009
  THE Council of Ministers has published revised proposals for reform of public service pensions in the Isle of Man, taking into account feedback received during the six-month consultation on the issue earlier this year. [More]
• Winter Fishing initiative again proving a success 20 November 2009
  The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry are reporting a good take-up of winter fishing licences for the 2009/2010 period. [More]
• Home Affairs Minister highlights proposed law changes 16 November 2009
  Members of the public still have a little over two weeks to give feedback to the Department of Home Affairs on the draft Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. [More]
• Outdoors Show success for Isle of Man Tourism 3 April 2009
  The Isle of Man stand at the Outdoors Show, held at the NEC in Birmingham last weekend (27th to 29th March), has been hailed a great success with participants reporting encouraging feedback with the prospect of many intending to visit the Isle of Man. [More]
• Drive Safely presentation at Jurby Prison 13 February 2009
  A VEHICLE that had been involved in a fatal accident was recently shown to inmates at Jurby Prison as part of a hard-hitting rehabilitation programme. [More]
• Art therapy helping to break down barriers 11 December 2008
  THE use of art therapy is helping to provide an important breakthrough in the rehabilitation of offenders in the Isle of Man. [More]
• Feedback on visits to Fiduciaries 29 August 2008
  The Commission has today issued a document to its licenceholders, giving feedback on matters identified during visits to Corporate Service Providers (“CSPs”) and Trust Service Providers (“TSPs”) during 2007 and early 2008. [More]
• Minister Returns from Brussels Briefing – Eurocrats Welcome DAFF Agriculture Proposals 10 April 2008
  Agriculture Minister Phil Gawne returned to the Island yesterday following a successful two day trip to Brussels to meet EU agricultural officials where he, and Department officer’s, relayed plans to develop a more sustainable and robust structure for Manx farming. [More]
• Further consultation on the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Handbook; and Consultation on the Financial Services (Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism) Rule Book 4 February 2008
  On the 18 September 2007 the Commission issued the Handbook and Rule Book for consultation for a two month period. [More]
• Sports Development Questionnaire and the Winners are ….. 6 December 2007
  Following the delivery of the 2007 Summer Holiday Sports Development Activity Programme, Manx Sport and Recreation, Sports Development Unit issued a questionnaire to all its customers. [More]
• Proposal to establish a Conservation Area covering part of Victoria Street, Duke Street and Athol Street 12 October 2007
  In February 2007, the Department of Local Government and the Environment held an Open House at its offices in Murray House to display the proposals for the establishment of a Conservation Area covering part of Victoria Street and Athol Street in Douglas. [More]
• Annual Report to Tynwald on the NHS Complaints Procedure 8 December 2006
  The Department of Health and Social Security announces the publication of the second annual report to Tynwald on the NHS Complaints Procedure. [More]
• DLGE Minister Welcomes Public Survey Results Confirming Success of Governor’s Hill Kerbside Recycling Trial 16 November 2006
  Earlier this year, Douglas Corporation completed a five month ‘kerbside’ recycling trial within the Governor’s Hill area. [More]
• October Walking Festival Launched 24 August 2006
  Plans are in place for the staging of the latest addition to the Island’s outdoor calendar – the Isle of Man Autumn Walking Festival. [More]
• Modernisation of Financial Services Legislation (“CAROL”) - Consultation on the Regulated Activities Order 14 July 2006
  On 1st June 2006, the Commission issued a second consultative paper outlining the initial proposals for regulated activities, exclusions and exemptions which will be issued under the proposed new financial services regulatory legislation. [More]
• manx 2 press release 12 June 2006
  Frequent Flights and Low Fares The new local airline for the Isle of Man has announced its fares and schedules on its first three routes out of the Island. [More]
• Civil penalties - consultation feedback and second consultation 20 January 2006
  The Financial Supervision Commission has issued a document today (16 pages total) which provides feedback on its first consultation on proposals for the introduction of civil (financial) penalties. [More]
• Draft Banking (General Practice) Regulatory Code 2005 – Consultation Feedback 25 October 2005
  We have reviewed all comments received and have made a number of changes to the Code as a result of these comments. [More]
• Waste Consultation – Constructive Feedback Sought 7 October 2005
  The Department of Local Government and the Environment has expressed disappointment at the nature of some of the public statements that have been made recently following the launch of its Consultation Document on the Waste Strategy. [More]
• Draft Public Health (Tobacco) Bill 5 October 2005
  The Department of Health and Social Security’s Public Health Directorate is inviting feedback from the public about the first draft of the Public Health (Tobacco) Bill. [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]