Archive for March, 2009

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) event – 19 March 2009

Isle News, 31 March 2009 – Ray Todd gave a presentation to members titled “And another thing…” about changes to the law made by the Proceeds of Crime Act, sanctions and export controls.  This was one of a series of regular talks provided by ICSA throughout the year.
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British Superbike team Buildbase Bournemouth Kawasaki to contest 2009 TT

Isle News, 30 March 2009 – Stuart Hicken’s renowned Buildbase Bournemouth Kawasaki team are the latest British Superbike team to enter TT 2009. It will be the first time they’ve appeared since 2006, when they achieved sixth and seventh places in the Senior and Superbike races respectively with TT regular Carl Rennie.
With additional support in [...]

JT WELCOMES REPORT ON REGULATOR BUT CAUTIONS AGAINST INCREASING COSTS

Isle News, 30 March 2009 – Jersey Telecom has welcomed the findings of an independent report into the JCRA but has warned against increasing costs for what it calls ‘bread and butter’ regulatory functions.
The report, which was commissioned in 2008 by the then Minister for Economic Development, Senator Philip Ozouf, was produced by UK consultants. [...]

IOMCC’S INCA TRAIL CHALLENGE DRAWS THE CROWDS!

Isle News, 30 March 2009 – It seems as though there’s a real appetite on the Isle of Man to take on the challenge of Peru’s world famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Douglas Yacht Club was packed last week when details were unveiled of the Isle of Man Children Centre’s sponsored trek later this year [...]

ERNST & YOUNG GAINS TWO MORE QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANTS

Isle News, 30 March 2009 – TWO Ernst & Young executives have successfully completed the final theory element of their accountancy training.
Andy McCrae, in Guernsey, and Ryan Taylor, in Jersey, have both completed the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualifications  following three and a half years of training at Ernst & Young.
This is the final [...]

HILTON HOTEL TO HOST SUMMER CHARITY BALL

Isle News, 30 March 2009 – The Hilton Hotel in Douglas is playing host to a charity ball later this year to raise money for the Manx Blind Welfare Society.
The event, which will take place on Saturday 23rd May 2009, will feature a Frank Sinatra Tribute as well as music from Doug Davidson’s Big Band [...]

COLLINS STEWART SEEKS TOP STUDENT

Isle News, 30 March 2009 – A new bursary scheme from Collins Stewart will help to ease the burden of university funding for two lucky students.
The firm will be awarding bursaries to one or two students who show academic aptitude and are encouraging interested people to apply.
Candidates must be predicted to gain at least 300 [...]

NEW PLACE TO REFLECT AND TAKE IN THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF SULBY GLEN THANKS TO BRITANNIA INTERNATIONAL

Isle News, 27 March 2009 – In an effort to raise awareness of the Alzheimer’s Society and as part of Britannia Internationals ongoing commitment to the community and environment, the local savings bank teamed up with the Isle of Man Woodland Trust to plant trees in an area of the Sulby valley.
The 20 trees, a [...]

GRANT THORNTON IS CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSOR

Isle News, 27 March 2009 – Grant Thornton is delighted to announce that it will sponsor the Isle of Man Close Amateur Golf Championship for the fourth year running.
The Championship is organised by the Isle of Man Golf Union and is now in its 78th year.
Each year the event is held on a different Manx [...]

Barbirolli International Oboe Festival and Competition

Isle News, 27 March 2009 – Thirty five of the world’s finest young oboe players are descending on the Isle of Man for the second Barbirolli International Oboe Festival and Competition.
With prizes totalling more than £5,000, the festival, based in the Erin Arts Centre in Port Erin, has attracted competitors from as far aw ay [...]