Archive for April, 2012
Re-launched Visit IOM site for the Isle of Man Tourism
Digital Design are pleased to announce the launch of the re-designed Visit Isle of Man website, www.visitisleofman.com. The Department responsible for tourism, The Department of Economic Development (DED) has increased its focus on digital marketing for the tourism sector and it was recognised that there was a requirement to update visitisleofman.com to keep up with [...]
NEW PRICES REFLECT GROWING COMMERCIAL COSTS
Growing commercial costs have impacted upon the price of postal products and services for Isle of Man Post Office customers this year. Despite this news, Isle of Man Post Office’s postal rates will continue to be one of the lowest in Europe when they increase today and the increase is significantly lower than the recent announcements made [...]
The Mailbox posts cheque to children’s charity
The Mailbox Lounge, Bar, and Grill has been helping The Children’s Centre and the charity’s Community Farm in recent months. Steve Quirk, The Mailbox owner and head chef, presented a cheque for £1,090 to The Children’s Centre which was raised from donation cards placed on tables at the restaurant. Staff from The Mailbox also cooked [...]
Portrait of former Chief Minister as Speaker takes its place in House of Keys Chamber
The official portrait of former Chief Minister Tony Brown as Speaker is now on display in the House of Keys Chamber. Accompanied by his family and friends Mr Brown was joined by members of the House of Keys and the Legislative Council for a brief ceremony at the Legislative Buildings on Tuesday April 24th when [...]
ADVOCATE OLIVER HELFRICH JOINS ‘FORWARD THINKING’ LONG & HUMPHREY
A highly regarded, forward thinking law firm with a client-focused work ethos which also places emphasis on the importance of family and community life. The view of Oliver Helfrich, newly appointed advocate at Douglas-based law firm Long & Humphrey. The firm was set up over three years ago by Rob Long and Mark Humphrey, formerly [...]
CONOR CUMMINS HIGHLIGHTS NEW TT REMOTE GRANDSTAND FANZONES IN ON-LINE FILM AS MAIN GRANDSTAND ALREADY COMPLETELY SOLD OUT
TT racer Conor Cummins has appeared in a new on-line film highlighting the spectacular new grandstand ‘Fanzones’ that will be in place for the 2012 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy. In the film, which can be viewed via iomtt.com, Conor talks about the five remote locations – Crosby, Rhencullen, Ballacrye, Ginger [...]
Paul Kerruish launches new law firm, Kerruish Law & Trust
A new specialist, private client and commercial law firm has been launched by advocate Paul Kerruish, called Kerruish Law & Trust which, together with its subsidiaries, will offer clients a range of legal and wealth management services. Paul, who was managing director at Gough Advocates for the last six years, is taking his existing private [...]
5th Annual Offshore Tax and Trust Forum to be held in Douglas
Tolley Conferences are delighted to return to the island on 28 June 2012 for their fifth annual ‘Offshore Tax and Trust Forum: Isle of Man’ conference. This conference is specifically tailored to provide a comprehensive overview of all the latest developments in tax and trust planning in the Isle of Man. The event will bring [...]
Special Commemorative Cover issued to mark the Royal Visit
The Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present this special commemorative cover to mark the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Charles & The Duchess of Cornwall to the Isle of Man. On 26th April 2012 the Isle of Man played host to two very special Royal visitors – His Royal Highness The Prince [...]
Ballacottier children celebrate Jubilee
Children at Ballacottier have celebrated the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by adding something to their school which should last at least another sixty years. The Year 2 children (aged 6-7) planted a dozen saplings, provided for free by the Woodland Trust, on the school grounds. The children were helped in the task by staff from local [...]
