Tag: Department of Home Affairs
Island unifies money laundering and terrorist financing codes
THE Isle of Man has underlined its commitment to keeping pace with evolving international standards by consolidating its codes of practice relating to money laundering and terrorist financing. Tynwald recently supported a move by the Department of Home Affairs to unify the relevant codes governing the main financial services sector and online gambling. The codes [...]
Home Affairs driving forward ambitious programme of savings and efficiencies
THE Department of Home Affairs is continuing to drive forward an ambitious programme of savings and efficiencies in order to achieve its budget targets while minimising the impact on frontline services. The demolition of Victoria Road prison, the sale of Onchan police station and the transfer of the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service [...]
Department of Home Affairs managing a period of significant change
THE Department of Home Affairs is entering a period of significant transition with changes in senior personnel and the introduction of new and more efficient ways of working. Gary Roberts will officially take over as Chief Constable on January 1, 2013, succeeding Mike Langdon who is retiring in December after a distinguished career in the [...]
Public feedback helps to shape Police Powers Bill
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. The Bill supports efforts to combat serious organised crime, [...]
Consultation launched on revised fire regulations
THE Department of Home Affairs is launching a public consultation over plans to revise fire safety regulations in respect of flats in the Isle of Man. The proposals are not intended to impose any additional legal obligations on existing flats, beyond those already in place under the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulations 1996. The intention is [...]
Department of Home Affairs seeking new Chief Constable
THE Department of Home Affairs is seeking to recruit a new Chief Constable to head the Isle of Man Constabulary for the next five years. Current Chief Constable Mike Langdon is retiring in December after a distinguished career in the top post in the Manx police force. His successor will be tasked with maintaining the [...]
Home Affairs aims to deliver a successful TT
EXTENSIVE planning, a co-ordinated approach and the commitment of staff across all divisions of the Department of Home Affairs will again be crucial to achieving a well managed TT Festival. The race period, which gets under way tomorrow (Saturday, June 2) with the Dainese Superbike TT, represents the busiest time of the year for frontline [...]
Head of DHA Communications Division retires
Robert Williamson, the Technical Director of the Communications Division of the Department of Home Affairs, retires today (Monday, April 16th 2012) after 22 years working for the Isle of Man Government. Robert was presented with an illuminated certificate in appreciation of his many years of service by Minister for Home Affairs, Hon. Juan Watterson MHK. [...]
Independent Monitoring Board seeks new members
An organisation that plays an important role in the smooth running of the Island’s prison service is seeking to recruit several new members. The Independent Monitoring Board ensures that prisoners’ rights are being upheld in accordance with the custody rules in terms of their treatment, accommodation and standard of care. Members of the IMB, formerly [...]
