The Isle of Man’s education system could be recognised on a worldwide scale.
That’s the view of the new director of education, who says he’d like the Island to become a world leader in the field.
Geoff Moorcroft will take up the position at Easter – succeeding Martin Barrow who is retiring after a 36-year career.
He says his initial aim is to spend time building relationships with staff at the schools and college and says he is looking forward to the challenge ahead:
Mars needs MHKs, says space society
A Island science organisation is calling on general election candidates to back space exploration.
Historic replica ship arrives in Douglas
A replica of one of the world's most historic ships has arrived in Douglas and is open to the public.
Vandals were flung poo fighting in Jurby
Jurby commissioners are hunting those behind anti-social behaviour that saw dog mess thrown about.
Don't give seals raw deals, says Wildlife Trust
The Manx Wildlife Trust is asking people to take extra care as baby seals start making an appearance around the Island's coast.
School issues traffic plea to parents as summer holidays end
A school's appealing to parents to help avoid traffic carnage on the first day of the new academic year this week.
Digital display planned for airport approaches
A company's applied to build a digital billboard at the entrance to the Island's airport.
16 harbour dredgings for Douglas so far this year
The Department of Infrastructure says Douglas Harbour has been dredged 16 times so far this year.
Candidate hits back at trolls targeting would-be MHKs
An election candidate says he's frustrated by online trolls on social media.
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