Archive for May, 2009

Isle of Man Insurance and Financial Services Institute award

Isle News, 31 May 2009 – The Glyn Gilbert Award is issued by the Isle of Man Insurance and Financial Services Institute to a member of the institute who has achieved outstanding academic success.  The award was named as such in memory of Glyn Gilbert, a past president of the IOM Insurance Institute.
The Glyn Gilbert [...]

IOMCC TAKES LEAD ROLE IN TRAINING FAMILY MEDIATORS

Isle News, 31 May 2009 – A top level training programme has been announced for the Isle of Man aimed at creating a team of professionally qualified family mediators to assist couples going through the rigours of separation and divorce, with a particular focus on the needs of any children involved.
The intensive week-long course is [...]

MANANNAN OFFICIAL NAMING CEREMONY

Isle News, 30 May 2009 – The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has officially renamed its new vessel Manannan.
The ceremony was performed on board the 96-metre catamaran by Mrs Mary Cringle JP, wife of the President of Tynwald, who unveiled a plaque, which will be displayed on board for all to see.
Isle of Man [...]

NEW AWARD WIN FOR FAIRBAIRN PRIVATE BANK

Isle News, 30 May 2009 – Fairbairn Private Bank has won an inaugural award, Best International Wealth Manager, at this year’s International Investment Fund and Product Awards, held on Wednesday 13 May at The Brewery in London.
Greg Horton, managing director of Fairbairn Private Bank, who accepted the award from Simon Evans, comedian and guest speaker, [...]

SEFTON GROUP REVEALS ‘THE FOUNTAIN’ OF YOUTH

Isle News, 30 May 2009 – THE SEFTON Hotel has opened the doors to its exciting and refurbished spa facility – The Fountain Health Club.
The official opening was performed by His Excellency Vice Admiral Sir Paul Haddacks, Lady Haddacks and invited guests.
They were welcomed by the Chief Operating Officer of the Sefton Group, Mark Lewin, [...]

Guernsey’s Insurance Industry is faring well, says local practitioner.

Isle News, 29 May 2009 – Guernsey’s Insurance Industry is holding up well despite the global recession, according to Peter Child at the Heritage Group.
Speaking after sitting on the panel at Guernsey Finance’s ‘Captive Insurance – beat the trend’ seminar in London in May, Peter said that managers across the board in Guernsey were experiencing [...]

Isle of Man Junior Chamber of Commerce economic outlook

Isle News, 29 May 2009 – The Isle of Man Junior Chamber of Commerce welcomed experts from the Island’s private and public sectors speaking on “The Economic Outlook” yesterday.  Zahed Miah, member of the Junior Chamber’s executive council (centre) welcomed a large crowd of members and guests to the breakfast gathering.
Steve Carse, (left) economic advisor [...]

Sri Lankan trip leads to temp charity action

Isle News, 29 May 2009 – THE Temp Desk is celebrating National Temporary Workers Week by donating money to Guernsey charity Bridge 2 Sri Lanka on behalf of their temps.
National Temporary Workers Week runs from 1-5 June this year and aims to acknowledge the important role the 1.4million UK temps play in the country’s economy.
As [...]

LINC SUPPORT GIVES SOUTHERN FUN DAY CHANCE TO FLOURISH

Isle News, 29 May 2009 – A new fun-filled community event in Castletown will take place in a few weeks time after the volunteers who pushed for its inclusion in the calendar received the all-important support and funding for its go-ahead.
Called the Southern Fun Day, the day long event will be held at Castletown Football [...]

CROSBY CRICKET CLUB AVOIDS A STICKY WICKET

Isle News, 29 May 2009 – Fairbairn Crosby Cricket Club has recently improved the facilities at its Marown ground. With the support of its sponsor, Fairbairn Private Bank, and the Isle of Man Cricket Association, the club has just laid a new high quality artificial wicket.
The investment forms part of the club’s five-year development plan [...]