Education, Sport and Culture News
The Island Games is coming home in 2029
The Isle of Man’s bid to host the 2029 Island Games has been successful.
It comes after the International Island Games Association’s (IIGA) unanimously...
Monday, 15 July 2024
Visually impaired podcaster picks up Manx culture award
A visually impaired podcaster, a hugely talented harpist and a school choir were amongst the winners at the North American Manx Association (NAMA) awards on...
Wednesday, 3 July 2024
School funding review published
An independent review into the way schools are funded on Isle of Man has been published, along with the Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s (DESC)...
Monday, 17 June 2024
“Inspirational” Mark Cavendish knighted in King’s Birthday Honours
• Sir Mark knighted for services to the sport of cycling and charity work• Athlete hailed as a "hero" and "inspiration" by first-ever cycling coach• Chief...
Friday, 14 June 2024
Youth coaches ‘Sure’ to impress with volunteer hours
Young sports coaches from the ‘Sure Sports Leaders Programme’ have been recognised for their contributions to promoting sports and active lifestyles among...
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Skills Strategy backed by Tynwald
A plan to address the Isle of Man’s current skills shortage and help build a secure, vibrant and sustainable future has been backed by Tynwald.
The Skills...
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Regional swimming pools report update published
An update about the future of regional swimming pools has been published on Tynwald’s Register of Business.
The follow up to the Department of Education,...
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Children take centre stage for Island’s largest multi-sport event
Hundreds of children will descend upon the National Sports Centre for the Island’s largest multi-sport event on Saturday.
Participants have been training...
Friday, 10 May 2024
Isle of Man unveils sports for 2029 Island Games
The Isle of Man has announced the sports that will make up the 2029 Island Games.
It is expected that the International Island Games Committee (IIGA) will...
Friday, 10 May 2024
Strategy to develop futureproof Manx workforce unveiled
A new strategy that paves the way to tackle a significant skills shortage and build a future ready workforce for the Isle of Man has been unveiled.
The...
Tuesday, 23 April 2024