Tag: Allan Bell MHK
Chief Minister leads Isle of Man delegation at BIC Summit in Cardiff
CHIEF Minister Allan Bell MHK has yesterday (Monday, November 26, 2012) led a senior delegation from the Isle of Man Government attending the 19th British-Irish Council Summit in Wales. Mr Bell and Tim Crookall MHK, Minister for the Department of Education and Children, took part in top-level discussions on a range of issues, including the [...]
Chief Minister addresses City audience
CHIEF Minister Allan Bell MHK highlighted the strength and diversity of the Isle of Man’s economy during a speech in the City of London on Thursday, November 8, 2012. Addressing an event organised by the Isle of Man Fund Management Association, Mr Bell pointed to 28 years of unbroken economic growth and the impressive performance [...]
Chief Minister to officially open Bonwick Day Nursery
Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK will officially open Bonwick Day Nursery in Ramsey on Saturday November 10. The nursery, run by The Children’s Centre, is based at Bonwick House in Lezayre Road and accommodates up to nine babies from birth to two years, and up to 21 two to five-year-olds. It opened on September 10 [...]
Chief Minister sets out ‘Agenda for Change’
CHIEF Minister Allan Bell MHK set out what he called an ‘Agenda for Change’ today when he presented a statement to Tynwald on his Government’s priorities. Mr Bell updated Members on work to progress the three key goals of his administration – stimulating economic growth, rebalancing Government finances, and protecting the vulnerable. He told Tynwald: [...]
Public consultation launched on Criminal Justice Strategy
A RADICAL reform of the Isle of Man’s criminal justice system is being proposed as part of a drive to make it better, faster, simpler and more cost efficient. A new national strategy identifies opportunities to modernise processes, streamline administration and reduce the number of low-level offences appearing before the courts. It suggests alternative ways [...]
Chief Minister attends Labour Party Conference
CHIEF Minister Allan Bell MHK has continued the Isle of Man Government’s programme of proactive political engagement by attending this week’s Labour Party Conference in Manchester. Mr Bell was in the audience on Tuesday for Labour leader Ed Miliband’s keynote speech, and also held informal discussions with members of the shadow cabinet – including Ed [...]
Key issues to be discussed at next community meeting
CHIEF Minister Allan Bell MHK says he is looking forward to another lively public debate at the next community meeting to be hosted by the Council of Ministers. The event, which takes place at the Erin Arts Centre on Tuesday, October 23, will provide a further opportunity for Island residents to engage with Ministers on [...]
Announcement of new Minister
CHIEF Minister Allan Bell MHK has announced the appointment of a new member of the Council of Ministers, Graham Cregeen MHK. Mr Cregeen has been formally appointed by His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor and will be Minister for Community, Culture and Leisure. The previous DCCL Minister Tim Crookall MHK is the new Minister for Education [...]
Chief Minister reflects on positive meeting in Peel
CHIEF Minister Allan Bell MHK has welcomed the open exchange of views which took place during Tuesday evening’s community meeting. More than 150 people attended Peel Centenary Centre to discuss a wide range of issues with members of the Council of Ministers. The event was the second in a series of regional meetings organised as [...]
Chief Minister looking forward to lively public debate
CHIEF Minister Allan Bell MHK says he is looking forward to a lively public debate during tomorrow evening’s (Tuesday, June 26) community meeting at Peel Centenary Centre. The event, which starts at 7.30pm, will provide an opportunity for local residents to engage with Government Ministers on matters of national importance. One of the areas for [...]
