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1 Gd 2020/0058
GD 2020/0058 2020/21 1 Programme for Government October 2020 – July 2021 Introduction The Council of Ministers is pleased to bring its revised Programme for Government to Tynwald. The Programme for Government was agreed in Tynwald in January 2017, stating our strategic objectives for the term of our administration and the outcomes we hoped to achieve through it. As we enter the final year of this parliament, the world finds itself in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic. This and other external factors, such as the prospect of a trade agreement between the UK and the EU, will undoubtedly continue to influence the work of Government in the coming months and years. What the Isle of Man has achieved over the past six months, in the face of COVID-19, has been truly remarkable, especially when compared to our nearest neighbours. The collective response of the people of our Island speaks volumes of the strength of our community and has served to remind us of the qualities that make our Island so special. At the beginning of the pandemic the Council of Ministers suspended the Programme for Government, and any work within it, to bring to bear the complete resources of the public service in the fight against coronavirus as we worked to keep our island and its people safe. Through the pandemic we have seen behaviour changes in society and in Government, and unprecedented times seem to have brought unprecedented ways of working. It is important for the future that we learn from the experiences of COVID and carry forward the positive elements of both what was achieved, and how Government worked together to achieve it. -
Actions Reporting
PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT Q1 REPORTING 2017 ACTIONS Actions The Programme for Government ‘Our Island - a special place to live and work’ was approved by Tynwald in January 2017 and in April 2017 a performance framework, ‘Delivering a Programme for Government’, was also approved. The ‘Programme for Government 2016-21’ is a strategic plan that outlines measurable goals for Government. The Council of Ministers have committed to providing a public update against the performance framework on a quarterly basis. This report provides an update on performance through monitoring delivery of the actions committed to. The first quarter for 2017/18 ran April, May, June and reporting for this period has been undertaken during the past 4 weeks. Information has been provided from across Government Departments, Boards and Offices, and the Cabinet Office have collated these to provide this report on Key Performance Indicators. The Programme for Government outlines a number of initial actions that were agreed by the Council of Ministers which will help take Government closer to achieving its overall objectives and outcomes. Departments Boards and Offices have developed action plans to deliver these actions and this report provides an update status report on delivery against these action plans. POLITICAL OUTCOME TITLE Q1 Data Comment SPONSOR Promote and drive the Enterprise Development Fund and Martyn Perkins ensure it is delivering jobs and new businesses for our GREEN We have an economy where Chairman OFT local entrepreneurship is Island supported and thriving -
Newsletter from the West of the Island
Geoffrey Ray Harmer Boot MHK for MHK for Glenfaba & Peel Glenfaba & Peel Minister of Minister of Environment Food Infrastructure & Agriculture (DOI) (DEFA) Tynwald: 01624 685485 Tynwald: 01624 685596 Mobile: 07624 381497 Mobile: 07624 215577 www.geoffreyboot.org Spring 2017 www.rayharmer.im [email protected] [email protected] Glenfaba & Peel Welcome to our first newsletter from the West of the Island. We both gave a commitment during the election to stay in touch, part of that commitment revolved around hard copy newsletters as we are aware that not everyone has access to websites, Facebook and Twitter. Programme for Government One of the most important tasks for any new administration is to put together a Programme for Government for the next five years. In the past this has been a lengthy process, sometimes taking up to 18 months. After the election in September and our appointments to the Council of Ministers, the Chief Minister was determined we echo his sentiments by putting together a programme as quickly as possible but as inclusively as possible. Consultation with all MHKs started almost immediately and there were invitations for participation in the preparation for the programme to interested external parties including businesses. As a result a 100 days after the election the Programme for Government 2016 – 2021 was approved unanimously by Tynwald. The programme is available on this link www.gov.im/media/1354840/ programme-for-government.pdf and it is not our intention to go into great detail in this newsletter but there are three strategic objectives which are overarching aims of the Council of Ministers in the long term and approved by all members. -
Women's Suffrage in the Isle Of
Education Pack Women’s Suffrage in the Isle of Man Contact Details: [email protected] 01624 685520 1 Introduction from the President of Tynwald It is still not widely known that the Isle of Man was the first place in the world where women could vote in a national election. In 2018 the United Kingdom is celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, when women householders, leaseholders, and graduates over the age of 30 were given the right to vote in elections to the House of Commons. By 1918, women householders in the Isle of Man had been able to vote in elections to the House of Keys for 37 years, and women leaseholders had been able to for 26 years. A year later, in 1919, all women resident in the Isle of Man would be given both the vote and the right to stand for election, regardless of their property status. Unlike in the United Kingdom, there was no mass campaigning of the sort organised by the suffragettes. Instead, it appears to have been largely the work and initiative of individuals such as Richard Sherwood MHK, who worked to secure votes for women in the 19th century, and William Crennell MHK, whose efforts achieved universal adult suffrage in the early 20th century. These men were, however, undoubtedly supported in their mission by women and other allies, The Hon Steve Rodan BSc (Hons) whose names and deeds have sadly not been recorded. MRPharmS MLC, President of Giving women householders the vote in 1881 was the first in a long Tynwald line of extensions to the franchise, all of which can be summarised by the principle of ‘no taxation without representation’. -
Year of Our Island Review.Pdf
2018: Year of Our Island Evaluation Review 1 Table of Contents Foreword by the Minister for Policy and Reform ..................................................... 3 1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 4 2. Programme set up 2.1 Programme Objectives ............................................................................. 4 2.2 Measures of Success ................................................................................ 4 2.3 Programme Resource ............................................................................... 5 2.4 Programme Political Board ……………………………………………………………………..5 2.5 Budget ................................................................................................... 6 2.6 Programme of Funding; Year of Our Island Grants ..................................... 6 3. A Programme of Themed Months ............................................................ 7 3.1 January – Celebrating Our Dark Skies ........................................................ 8 3.2 February – Celebrating Our Stories ........................................................... 10 3.3 March/April – Celebrating Our Great Outdoors .......................................... 14 3.4 May – Celebrating Our Innovation and Creativity ....................................... 19 3.5 June – Celebrating Our Seas and Shores .................................................. 23 3.6 June – Full Bloom Fortnight .................................................................... -
P R O C E E D I N G S
T Y N W A L D C O U R T O F F I C I A L R E P O R T R E C O R T Y S O I K O I L Q U A I Y L T I N V A A L P R O C E E D I N G S D A A L T Y N HANSARD S T A N D I N G C O M M I T T E E O F T Y N W A L D O N E C O N O M I C P O L I C Y R E V I E W B I N G V E A Y N T I N V A A L M Y C H I O N E A A S C R U T A G H E Y P O L A S E E Y N T A R M A Y N A G H Douglas, Wednesday, 7th March 2012 PP59/12 EPRC, No. 1 All published Official Reports can be found on the Tynwald website www.tynwald.org.im/Official Papers/Hansards/Please select a year: Reports, maps and other documents referred to in the course of debates may be consulted on application to the Tynwald Library or the Clerk of Tynwald’s Office. Supplementary material subsequently made available following Questions for Oral Answer is published separately on the Tynwald website, www.tynwald.org.im/Official Papers/Hansards/Hansard Appendix Published by the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald, Legislative Buildings, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3PW. -
KPMG Isle of Man Egaming Summit Report
KPMG eGaming Summit Isle of Man September 2017 2 Kindly sponsored by A Word from the Sponsor Once again, we are delighted to be the sponsors of this year’s KPMG Isle of Man eGaming Summit report. The annual summit goes from strength to strength and this year was characterised by an industry call for social responsibility, diversity, and innovation. A hearty embrace of these three key areas is visible across several sectors of the Island’s business community, and undeniably prevalent in eGaming. Indeed, the presence of industry leaders such as Microgaming and The Stars Group plays testament to our values. We at Continent 8 are committed to enhancing the Isle of Man’s position as a pivotal hub on the eGaming world stage, and are proud to call it our home. An unrivalled telecommunications network, empathic public/private sector bond, and growing community of experts, continues to add to our reputation as a premiere eGaming location. We are uniquely placed as the market leader in player fund protection, and in being home to no fewer than six Tier 3+ data centres. Centrally situated in the Island, our world-class data centre constitutes the footprint for a wealth of resources servicing Dublin, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Malta, Milan, Montreal, Paris and Singapore. Continent 8 is proud to have become the most recognised brand for consummate security and reliable services in the eGaming industry. The resilient nature of eGaming means challenges can be met with flex: 2018 promises to be a busy year for the sector. We hope you enjoy this year’s report and look forward to welcoming everyone again at the next summit which KPMG is due to host in Gibraltar on 26 April 2018. -
National Telecommunications Strategy October 2018
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY OCTOBER 2018 GD 2018/0062 CONTENTS Foreword 04 Hon. Howard Quayle MHK – Chief Minister Hon. Laurence Skelly MHK – Minister for Enterprise Executive Summary 06 Our Telecommunications Vision 07 The six key strategic themes 08 Why we need a Telecommunications Strategy 09 Theme 1: Making it Happen 10 Theme 2: Regulation and Legislation 12 Theme 3: National Broadband Plan 15 Theme 4: Subsea Cables 22 Theme 5: Planning and Wayleaves 24 Theme 6: Government Operations 26 Summary 28 Conclusion 30 Glossary 31 3 FOREWORD HON. HOWARD QUAYLE, MHK CHIEF MINISTER The Isle of Man Government is determined to support the development of a telecoms infrastructure which meets the needs of both business and the public, now and into the future. We must have this if we are to be an Island of enterprise and opportunity, a special place to live and work. This strategy will support growth supports the economy as a whole. It The Isle of Man can be recognised and productivity and give everyone sends a clear message that the Island once more as being at the forefront the opportunity to engage in a is forward-looking in its approach of telecoms innovation. A fully modern connected world. The and is actively looking to grow digital connected Island with access to need for high speed broadband is a related industries such as Fintech and choice, value and a sustainable question being addressed by every Digital Health. telecommunications infrastructure. developed and many developing countries around the world. It The Island, as an internationally My Government fully supports has been shown that high quality, respected and trusted Crown this strategy and I am determined high speed communications are Dependency, has a long to see it deliver real benefits for essential for economic growth and history of reliable and stable all those who live and work on social inclusion. -
2016 General Election Statistics Summary
2016 General Election Results It must be born in mind that, as each voter had two votes, which they may or may not have used, the only sure reflection of a candidate's support is the percentage of the potential vote in the constituency. This transpired to yield the same order of support when expressed as a percentage of the entire electorate This tends to endorse boundary reforms but the fact that Chris Robertshaw (Central Douglas) was elected with 42% of the most popular LOSING candidate's vote, shows that the system is a long way off being right Ordered by result as % of electorate Robertshaw Name Votes % of votes cast % of electorate Result Factor Dr Alex Allinson 2946 53.19 % 51.45 % Elected 0.22 Juan Watterson 2087 36.19 % 38.32 % Elected 0.30 Ray Harmer 2195 41.91 % 37.29 % Elected 0.31 Alf Cannan 1736 42.25 % 35.54 % Elected 0.32 Martyn Perkins 1767 36.35 % 34.86 % Elected 0.33 Tim Baker 1571 38.23 % 32.17 % Elected 0.36 Chris Thomas 1571 37.31 % 32.13 % Elected 0.36 Geoffrey Boot 1805 34.46 % 30.67 % Elected 0.37 Bill Shimmins 1357 33.54 % 30.53 % Elected 0.38 David Ashford 1219 32.07 % 27.79 % Elected 0.41 Carlos Phillips 1331 32.39 % 27.25 % 0.42 Howard Quayle 1205 29.78 % 27.11 % Elected 0.42 Ralph Peake 1177 30.97 % 26.84 % Elected 0.43 Lawrie Hooper 1471 26.56 % 25.69 % Elected 0.45 Rob Callister 1272 28.92 % 25.46 % Elected 0.45 Kate Beecroft 1134 36.01 % 25.22 % Elected 0.45 Daphne Caine 1270 26.13 % 25.05 % Elected 0.46 Andrew Smith 1247 25.65 % 24.6 % 0.47 Paul Craine 1090 26.94 % 24.52 % 0.47 Laurence Skelly 1212 21.02 -
Department of Economic Development
Department of Economic Development Isle of Man Rheynn Lhiasaghey Tarmaynagh Hon. Laurence Skelly MHK Government Minister for Economic Development Department of Economic Development Refityi. Vrinoliri 1st Floor, St George's Court Upper Church Street Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 1EX Direct Dial No: (01624) 686401 Fax: (01624) 686454 Website: www.gov.im/ded Email: [email protected] 26 June 2015 To: Mr Speaker and Members of the House Of Keys Dear Mr Speaker and Members of the House of Keys Re: House of Keys Sitting 23 June 2015 — Oral Question 5 At this week's sitting of the House of Keys, I responded to the question on Local Regeneration Committees from the Honourable Member for Onchan, Mr Quirk. As part of my response I committed to provide to the Honourable Members details of the wider remit for the Local Regeneration Committees, and details of the assistance to areas outside of Douglas available under the Financial Assistance Scheme. The information is attached in the Annex to this letter. In addition, I have included the full current terms of reference of the Local Regeneration Committees and current membership. Yours sincerely Hon Laurence Skelly MHK Minister for Economic Development Enc. Annex Annex Wider remit of the Local Regeneration Committees The wider remit of the Committees could include matters such as: • Supporting the delivery of Vision 2020 and the Government's economic growth agenda. • Compiling, in conjunction with Government, a baseline of local economic information which includes, employment sectors, employment numbers, unemployment, housing numbers and types, retail information, number of new businesses established, the businesses benefitting from grants, footfall figures and vacant shop unit data. -
Theparliamentarian
100th year of publishing TheParliamentarian Journal of the Parliaments of the Commonwealth 2019 | Volume 100 | Issue One | Price £14 Women and Parliament: 30th anniversary of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians PAGES 20-69 PLUS Commonwealth Women Towards safe work Importance of education Male Parliamentarians in politics: Progress on environments in to increase women’s as ‘agents of change’ global change Parliaments political participation PAGE 23 PAGE 36 PAGE 44 PAGE 60 CPA Masterclasses STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) exists to connect, develop, Online video Masterclasses build an informed promote and support Parliamentarians and their staff to identify benchmarks of parliamentary community across the Commonwealth good governance, and implement the enduring values of the Commonwealth. and promote peer-to-peer learning Calendar of Forthcoming Events Confirmed as of 25 February 2019 CPA Masterclasses are ‘bite sized’ video briefings and analyses of critical policy areas 2019 and parliamentary procedural matters by renowned experts that can be accessed by March the CPA’s membership of Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff across the Friday 8 March International Women’s Day 2019 Commonwealth ‘on demand’ to support their work. Monday 11 March Commonwealth Day 2019 – ‘A Connected Commonwealth’, CPA HQ and all CPA Branches April 11 to 15 April Mid-Year meeting of the CPA Executive Committee, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada May 1 to 2 May CPA Parliamentary Strengthening Seminar for the Parliament of Bermuda, Hamilton, Bermuda 19 to 22 May 48th CPA British Islands and Mediterranean Regional Conference, St Peter Port, Guernsey July 12 to 19 July 44th Annual Conference of the CPA Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic Region, Trinidad and Tobago September 22 to 29 September 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC), Kampala, Uganda – including 37th CPA Small Branches Conference and 6th triennial Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Conference. -
Year 4 Amendments
PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT – YEAR 4 Updated 23/09/20 Programme for Government – Year 4 (October 2020 – July 2021) Actions to be removed We have an economy where local entrepreneurship is supported and thriving and more new businesses are choosing to call the Isle of Man home REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE Form local development partnerships and produce local Replaced with 1.11 CABO Ray Harmer* Dec 2019 development plans 1.13 Secure a viable proposal for the redevelopment of the Replaced with 1.12 DOI Marlene Maska* April 2021 Summerland Site 1.13 We have a diverse economy where people choose to work and invest We have Island transport that meets our social and economic needs REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE We have Island transport that meets our social and economic needs REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE *Political Sponsor at the time the action was in progress 2 PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT – YEAR 4 Updated 23/09/20 We have an education system which matches our skills requirements now and in the future REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE 4.01 Introduce a regulatory framework for pre-school services Completed DESC Alex Allinson Dec 2021 4.02 Harmonise our further and higher education to ensure we Completed DESC Alex Allinson June 2018 achieve a more effective and value for money service We have an infrastructure which supports social and economic wellbeing REF ACTION STATUS LEAD DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SPONSOR END DATE Develop brownfield