The Chief Minister offers his warmest congratulations to John Swinney on his appointment as First Minister of Scotland.

The Isle of Man has long enjoyed a strong relationship with Scotland, and we look forward to working together in the interests of the wider British family.

The Chief Minister has sent his congratulations to Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham for their re-elections as Mayors of Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester respectively.

🤝 Could you help us make the Isle of Man an ‘ASC-friendly’ Island?

A new steering group, which will monitor progress of the Autism Strategy, is looking for public members with an ASC diagnosis. Applications close this Friday (10 May):

👉 gov.im/about-the-gove…

❗ Last chance! Register by 10 May to have your say at a Public Inquiry on the Draft Area Plan for the North and West.

The Inquiry will be led by an independent Planning Inspector and is scheduled for July.

👉 For more information visit gov.im/northandwest

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🌱 A significant step has been made in the Island’s commitment to nature conservation, with the launch of the first set of Biodiversity Action Plans (“BAPs”).

 👉 To find out more visit the Biosphere website: biosphere.im/our-projects/b…

Building work on a dedicated £3.3m Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is now underway.

The facility is expected to open in May 2025, and will transform the way victims of sexual assault access medical care, treatment, wellbeing and forensic services.

Individuals and organisations are invited to enter the 2024 UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards, which celebrate people working together for a sustainable future 👉 ow.ly/hI0f50RxOFL

🚌 A new bus timetable will come into operation tomorrow containing a number of improvements.

📅 View / download at bus.im

Printed booklets available from Welcome Centre IOM, House of Manannan, @iomairport and bus depots.

Tickets for Gaia are available! 🌍

‘Gaia’ is a giant illuminated hanging Earth which will be on public display at St Thomas’ Church from 20 April to 12 May.

🎫 Book now at netzero.im/gaia

🚌 A new bus timetable will come into operation on 7 May, containing a number of improvements.

📅 View / download at bus.im

Printed booklets available from Welcome Centre IOM, House of Manannan, @iomairport and bus depots.

⚖️ Are you interested in being part of the justice system?

Visit the Courts of Justice website for details on current Tribunal Court vacancies: courts.im/court-procedur…

👉 For more information, contact 01624 687562

⌛ Last chance!

🌎 Have you seen art exhibition ‘Gaia’ ? It closes next week! This is your chance to see our precious planet at this scale, rotating in three-dimensions.

👉 Find out more at netzero.im/gaia

Stay in the loop with real-time updates directly from the Isle of Man Government! 🇮🇲Introducing our WhatsApp Channel! 📲

✨Be the FIRST to get breaking news, live updates and announcements straight to your phone.

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📢 Calling all undergraduate students in your second or penultimate year of higher education.

Would you like a paid 8 week project over the summer to apply the theory you have learnt?

Applications close 31 May 2024. FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY: dfe.im/step

⚖️ Are you interested in being part of the justice system?

Visit the Courts of Justice website for details on current Tribunal Court vacancies: courts.im/court-procedur…

👉 For more information, contact 01624 687562

ℹ️ Public Appointment

The Council of Ministers seeks to appoint a lay member as Chair to the Public Sector Pensions Authority.

Information Pack & Application Form👉 gov.im/public-appoint…

📅 The closing date is 23:59 on Friday 10 May 2024

💧 An application has been submitted to extend the operation of a temporary pipeline and lagoon, used to help remove and store silt from Peel Marina, until 31 December 2026.

👉 Read more on the Government website: gov.im/news/2024/may/…