The government’s former chief financial officer has been awarded an MBE.
Mark Shimmin says he is surprised and honoured to be selected as part of the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
The brother of Economic Development Minister John Shimmin – Mark spent 30 years working for the civil service.
The award comes after his work to deliver fiscal stability for the Island – he was also the driving force behind the Small Countries Financial Management Programme.
Mark says it’s been a team effort:
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There's two weeks left for nominations if you want to stand as a commissioner in Ramsey.
Strang Stores applies for extension permission
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Tynwald petition advice is free - but you'll need to act soon!
Is there something you'd like to ask the government to do?
Midnight closing for new Indian restaurant in Castletown?
Castletown could be getting a late-night Indian restaurant.
Tynwald to hear about Ramsey hospital reopening
An MHK will press Health and Social Care Minister Claire Christian over Ramsey Cottage Hospital next week.
Superdrug to open beauty salon in summer
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MHK to query regulation for funeral directors
Do the Island's funeral directors need to be regulated?
Road closures announced for Sprintfest - but no Ramsey Sprint again?
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