Isle of Man News Archives

One of the agreements includes exchange of information in the field of taxation and three others have to do with taxation of earning in limited areas, ruv.is reports. via Iceland Review

St. Norbert College's music department will host a musician once familiar in the area as part of its annual autumn band concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Walter Theatre on campus. via Green Bay Press-Gazette

Source: The Best of The Isle of Man The Best of the Isle of Man which champions recommended local businesses on the island via internet and networking held a 'Pink Party' in support of Breakthrough Breast ... via Manxnet Online

“No evidence has surfaced so far to show what we're doing is in any way harmful. It's painfully obvious to me the way the finances are, there are far more pressing things calling on our capital reserves than something that's apparently doing no harm.”

ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners are upping the pressure on the States ahead of tomorrow's sewage debate. via This is Guernsey

Nordic countrieswill conclude on Tuesday an agreement to exchange tax information with the Isle of Man, paving the way for further accords and more regular relations with other offshore financial jurisdictions. via MSN Money

Some news from the Isle of Man; TT2007 delivers record revenue to Isle of Man economy This year's Centenary TT races delivered record revenue to the Isle of Man economy, outstripping even the most optimistic ... via Inside Bikes News

American David Drew Howe posted a notice in the London Gazette in January this year claiming legal right to the Manx crown. via Poor Mojo Newswire

“We are delighted with the prospect of distributing our products via First Gulf Bank. This is a progressive step for us towards developing our business within the United Arab Emirates.”

First Gulf Bank , one of the UAE's leading financial institutions headquartered in Abu Dhabi, will distribute Royal Skandia's regular savings and lump sum investment plans through First Wealth, FGB's dedicated ... via AME Info

Visitors to the TT races boosted the Manx economy by 48m The Isle of Man's centenary TT festival is estimated to have contributed about 48m to the island's economy. via BBC

A man found in the stairwell of an Isle of Man property died from a drugs overdose, an inquest has heard. via BBC

Parts of the Birch Hill estate in Onchan will be closed to traffic while the Water Authority lays new pipes. via Manx Radio

“It is very rare for Risso's dolphins to be seen anywhere in the world, let alone so close to the shore as around the Isle of Man.”

Rare Risso's dolphins live in the waters off the Isle of Man Wildlife enthusiasts in the Isle of Man are calling for a three-mile wide protection zone to be established around the island's coast. via BBC

Fowlers Honda have commissioned ten limited edition replicas of John McGuinness' Honda Fireblade to commemorate his record-breaking win at the 100th Isle Of Man TT races. via Inter-bike.co.uk

The report found a growing organic market Growing organic produce could generate millions of pounds in revenue for farmers and retailers on the Isle of Man, according to a new report. via BBC

Source: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has issued draft countryside management guidelines to the farming industry for consultation as part ... via Manxnet Online

Motorists are being reminded they need to have a driving licence, insurance and road tax if they want to drive on the Isle of Man's unpaved highways. via BBC

If you're a frequent Fool reader, then you'll know that British banks and building societies have been battling hard to win savers' money. via Sky News

Source: Department of Tourism & Leisure BBC1'S 'Inside Out' programme, featuring the Isle of Man, and assisted by Department of Tourism and Leisure, will be broadcast next Wednesday 24 October at 7.30 pm. via Manxnet Online

A school coach and a government transport van were involved in a crash on the Isle of Man. via BBC

Iam resident in the UK and have been for many yrs but iam non-domiciled in the UK my country of natonality is isle of Man. via TaxZone

“Getting them to give their fingerprint data to a scanner in primary school is tantamount to grooming them to hand over their private data when so instructed by Government.”

Island political lobbyists Positive Action Group have expressed concern about the attempt to introduce biometric fingerprinting into Island schools without prior consultation with parents. via Manxnet Online

Police have appealed for witnesses to an arson attack on a boat on the Isle of Man. via BBC

The Isle of Man Post Office workers have not been on strike Post officials on the Isle of Man say the mainland dispute may cause some delays to the island's service. via BBC

By Jose Vilches, TechSpot.com Published: October 15, 2007, 11:48 AM EST Two email porn spammers, Jeffrey Kilbride and James Schaffer, have been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison this weekend. via TechSpot

A teenager is recovering after being injured in an attack at a nightclub in the Isle of Man. via BBC

A woman has died after the motorcycle she was a passenger on crashed with a car in the Isle of Man. via BBC

The area is the seat of the Isle of Man government A public meeting has been arranged so that residents can examine proposals for a conservation area in Douglas. via BBC

The body of a 27-year-old man has been found at a property in Douglas. Officers from Isle of Man Constabulary found the man, who they believe is local to the area, collapsed on the floor of the premises about ... via BBC

“They're worried about their hair loss and how to cope with it.”

A new service has been launched on the Isle of Man aimed at supporting people affected by hair loss due to chemotherapy treatment. via BBC

“We paid for something that is legally ours and we want it back. It's the council's problem how they deal with it.”

SECOND GRIEF: Bill and Julie Campbell at their son Sam's graveside. They had wanted to lie at rest beside him but the plot they had reserved now has someone else buried in it. via Manawatu Evening Standard

Fowlers Honda have commissioned ten limited edition replicas of John McGuinness' Honda Fireblade to commemorate his record-breaking win at the 100th Isle Of Man TT races. via Inter-bike.co.uk

The Annual Stamp and Postcard Fair hosted by the Isle of Man Philatelic Federation is taking place this Saturday, 13th October, 2007 commencing at 10.30am until 5.00pm in the first floor Garden Room of the ... via Manxnet Online

“I've lost my kids, I've lost the woman I love, I've lost everything. It is a very difficult time for me. I just want peace and quiet.”

BBC radio world music presenter Andy Kershaw was given a suspended prison sentence on Tuesday for breaching a restraining order that banned him from approaching his former partner. via Reuters UK

Douglas Borough Council and the Henry Bloom Noble Library hosted the Isle of Man's first meeting of the Society of Chief Librarians North West on Wednesday October 3. Last year Douglas became the latest local ... via Manxnet Online

His world tour continues with a trip now planned to the land downunder, Australia. via Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine

The eSaver account offers the highly competitive interest rate of 6.50% gross pa* for savings from just GBP1. via Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...

The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service has received a positive assessment by Her Majesty's Inspectorate . via Manxnet Online

Source: Department of Tourism and Leisure A group of members of The Society of American Travel Writers are visiting the Isle of Man this week, and next, as part of their visit to the Society's annual conference ... via Manxnet Online

Thirty firefighters from the Isle of Man are to be trained in urban search and rescue techniques. via BBC

“I am looking forward to the briefing by the Strathclyde Officers and feel sure that the proposed training will widen the range of skills and capability of the Island's Fire and Rescue Service to the benefit of our Island Community.”

Thirty Island firefighters are to be trained in urban search and rescue techniques. via Manxnet Online

It took firefighters seven hours to put out the blaze at Spanish Head A 1.2 acre area of headland has been damaged in the Isle of Man following a fire. via BBC

RENOWNED Robert Burns impersonator Donald Kay made an emotional return to the Isle of Man. via Ayrshire Post