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by Paul Watson

With just one week to go until the Olympic Torch Relay comes to the Isle of Man, the Department of Community, Culture and Leisure is encouraging everyone to line the streets and show their support for the inspirational local Torchbearers. Hon Tim Crookall MHK, Minister for Community, Culture and Leisure said: The Isle of Man is extremely privileged to host the Torch Relay for a whole day on 2 June. The route and activities have been planned to ensure that the Island takes full advantage of its moment to shine. The Islands proud sporting, cultural and maritime heritage is represented in what I am sure will be a highlight of the entire Torch Relay. Coinciding with the first race of TT2012, it will be a busy and memorable day for the Isle of Man. For the security of the Torch and Torchbearer, spectators are urged not to obstruct the progress of the convoy or come between the security team and the Torchbearer. Between the Torchbearer locations, the Relay will be in convoy mode. This means the convoy will be transporting the Torch to the next location on the Relay. Whilst you will be able to watch the convoy, there will not be a view of the Torch along these parts of the route. The key points for viewing the Torch Relay are listed below: Key Olympic Torch viewing points Location 1: Braddan (est. arrival time 10:25am) National Sports Centre - The Torch Relay will begin with a full lap of the NSC track, offering some of the best views of the Torch on the day. As parking will be limited, spectators are encouraged to arrive before roads close at 10am, park at the Bowl stadium, to use the bus or to walk to the NSC. Quarterbridge to Braddan Church - Amongst the many unique aspects of the Torch Relay in the Isle of Man will be the leg celebrating the Islands motorsport heritage. David Knight will carry the torch as a passenger for Milky Quayle riding from Quarterbridge to Braddan Bridge. Location 2: Douglas (est. arrival time 11:20am) South Quay - To commemorate the unique role of the Island in the RNLI, a member from each of the Islands lifeboat crews will crew the Douglas Lifeboat - RNLI Sir William Hillary, whilst the Torchbearer carries the Torch from Battery Pier to Circus Beach. Horse Tram - Waiting for the Torch to complete its sea journey will be a horse tram to carry it to the War Memorial. Cyclists - Cycling has become an important part of Island life and the huge success of stars such as Mark Cavendish and Peter Kennaugh has put Manx cycling at the forefront of the sport. The cycling leg of the Relay will take place along Douglas Promenade. Manx Electric Railway - Transport is a prominent theme during this leg of the Torch Relay and the Torch will make its way to Laxey by being carried on the Manx Electric Railway. Location 3: Laxey (est. arrival time 2.20pm) Laxey Wheel - Stopping for an iconic photoshoot at the Laxey Wheel, the Torch Relay will begin its return journey to Castletown before continuing on to Belfast. Locations 4 and 5: The Olympic Torch will be carried through Onchan (2.40pm) and Ballasalla (3.15pm) by locally nominated Torchbearers in the traditional manner. Location 5: Castletown (est. arrival time 3.40pm) Lloyds Community Celebration - London 2012 Official Presenting Partners, Lloyds TSB, will be hosting a Community Celebration to welcome the Torch Relay as it passes through Castletown Square and the Speakers Gardens. Lloyds TSB will provide a variety of interactive sporting activities, top-class entertainment, spectacular sporting demonstrations, music from Sambamann and limited edition Olympic refreshments courtesy of Official Presenting Partners, Coca Cola. Guests will also have the exclusive opportunity to have their photo taken with the Torch against a specially designed backdrop as a memento of the day. These celebrations are entirely open to the public and are to take place from 2:00pm to 4:30pm, with the Torch Relay passing through Castletown Square at approximately 3:40pm. Road Notices Except for the roads listed below and the TT course, all roads will remain open to the public throughout the Torch Relay. However, overtaking the convoy will not be permitted. Braddan Saddle Road / Vicarage Road from Saddle Road roundabout to entrance of Kirby Industrial Estate (Temporary Suspension of Parking Places 6am to 11am) Douglas North Quay from junction with Quines Corner to Ridgeway Street (Temporary Road Closure 11am to 12noon) Laxey Suspension of Parking 6am 2.30pm Ham and Egg Terrace from junction with New Road to Fire Station Access Road Temporary Clearway 6am 3pm New Road from junction with Ham and Egg Terrace to Queens Hotel

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One week until the Olympic Torch Relay comes to the Isle of Man

by Anna Hemy

The Isle of Mans space industry was singled out for praise in a major report presented at the Institute of Directors (IoD) in London on Friday 18th May. The report entitled Space: Britains New Infrastructure Frontier was presented to a sell out audience of over 100 key players from the British space industry. The report, which is authored by Dan Lewis, Chief Executive of the Economic Policy Centre, Chief Executive of Future Energy Strategies and Energy Policy Adviser to the IoD, contains a full section on the Isle of Man space industry entitled The Isle of Mans Mighty Space Sector. It highlights the Islands ability to innovate, embracing new and growing industries Like many micro nations, the Isle Of Man has a history of quickly adapting to fast emerging industries from fishing to banking to financial supervision to the film industry to e-gaming and e-commerce and now space. It puts much of the Islands success down to achieving a cluster effect of major companies. The report also highlighted the Island's home grown 'space champion', ManSat, and its role in orbital filing with Ofcom, in addition to the presence of the Space Data Association (SDA) on the Isle of Man who, just the week prior, had held a successful workshop with the International Institute of Space Commerce (IISC) with participants from the US and Europe. Attending the event from the Island were Tim Craine, Director of Business Development at the Department of Economic Development, in his capacity as a trustee of the International Institute of Space Commerce (IISC) and also John Sheath, Chartered Director and Fellow of the IoD, the IISC company secretary. Following the presentation, the Isle of Man delegates attracted significant media interest on the back of the comments in the report. There was also significant commercial interest from those in the audience. Tim Craine said: It is highly significant that the Island received the recognition and praise for its space sector from a prestigious body such as the IoD and is further evidence of the strength of the sector and significant interest that the Islands space industry attracts. Alex Downie OBE, MLC, Member of the Department of Economic Development with responsibility for Space, who is also a trustee of the IISC said: The IoD event was an ideal opportunity for the Island to demonstrate that its space industry is complimentary to, rather than in direct competition with, the UKs space industry. This partnership is important to emphasise how the Island adds value to the UK economy as well as providing benefit to our own economy.

It is highly significant that the Island received the recognition and praise for its space sector from a prestigious body such as the IoD.."

Tim Craine, Director of Business Development at the DED

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by Stephen Ritch

Tynwald Court has conveyed its congratulations to the Queen, Lord of Mann on her Diamond Jubilee with the presentation by the President of Tynwald, the Hon Clare Christian MLC on behalf of the Court, of an illuminated address to His Excellency Lieutenant Governor Mr Adam Wood for onward transmission to Her Majesty.

Members of the House of Keys and the Legislative Council together with His Honour First Deemster Doyle and senior members of the Manx judiciary attended the special sitting of Tynwald Court on Tuesday May 22nd 2012 presided over by Madam President who spoke of Her Majestys unremitting sense of duty and selflessness that had underpinned 60 years of service to the people of the Isle of Man and the Commonwealth. Madam President remarked that Her Majesty had emerged as a remarkable example to us all and, in presenting the illuminated address to His Excellency, extended congratulations on behalf of all those present to Her Majesty on her Diamond Jubilee.

Seconding Madam Presidents remarks the Speaker of the House of Keys, the Hon Steve Rodan SHK, said Her Majesty had kept a measure of continuity and provided a continuing and unwavering sense of duty and purpose which has been an example to all of us, adding that we can all be proud to have Elizabeth II as our Lord of Mann.

Addressing the Court His Excellency Lieutenant Governor Mr Adam Wood said it would be an honour to present the address to Her Majesty for whom the Isle of Man enjoys a special place in her heart. In his closing remarks he echoed the sentiments of Madam President and Mr Speaker when he said he hoped Her Majestys reign would last for many years to come.

The illuminated address, created by local artist Colleen Corlett, will be presented to Her Majesty together with the Hansard record of the proceedings.

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by Richard Parslow

Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK is driving forward a renewed campaign to extend the Isle of Mans network of friends around the world.

The aim is to promote a deeper understanding and awareness of our nation through an international community of people who feel a strong affinity to the Island - including TT fans who visit in their thousands each year.

Global Friends can help to showcase the Isle of Mans world-class achievements in business, sport and culture, and convey our positive story to other countries, governments, opinion leaders and decision makers.

The Chief Minister is calling on local residents to support the initiative by encouraging family, friends and business associates in the UK and further afield to get involved.

The Island already has a number of enthusiastic supporters around the globe who do sterling work to promote our interests overseas.

Many are native Manx people living and working abroad, some have family or friends here, while others have become fans of the Island after visiting for a holiday or to be part of the TT Festival.

The Chief Minister said: We are always keen to hear from people who wish to join our network of friends and support our efforts to highlight the Isle of Mans many strengths. The announcement of this initiative is particularly timely as we prepare to welcome thousands of international visitors for 2012 TT Festival. We hope many of them will sign up as friends and keep up to speed with all the good things that are happening in the Isle of Man.

He added: The Island has proved itself to be a major asset to the global community and has established a reputation as a well-regulated, responsible and co-operative nation. We have a great story to tell and want to communicate to the widest possible audience that the Isle of Man is the best small country in the world to live, work, visit and do business.

Our Global Friends can encourage others to learn more about the modern Isle of Man, a progressive, forward-thinking nation with a dynamic economy and impressive quality of life. They can also help to debunk some of the tired old myths and misconceptions about the Island that are trotted out from time to time. We are seeking your help: if you have family, friends or business contacts overseas who would be interested in joining the Islands network of friends, please ask them to sign up.

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by Chris Boyde

As the organisers of Rally Isle of Man continue their preparations to bring the event back to the rallying calendar this September, they are now able to announce outline details of the timetable to assist all potential participants and visitors planning.

Regulations are set to be published in early July as entries open, however a pre-registration facility has been made available at rallyisleofman.co.im for anyone planning to participate in whatever capacity.

Wed urge everyone planning to be involved with the event, whether competitors, officials, media or spectators, to fill in the form asks Rally Chairman John Gill. Itll only take a few seconds but will help us keep you as up to date as possible, and be of enormous benefit to the myriad of planning work that needs to be undertaken to give you an enjoyable a rally as possible.

Both sections of the event, the Historic Rally and Druidale Motor Clubs Duke Stages Rally are set to run the entire three days under National B status, opening them up to as wide an audience as possible. The Duke Stages will cater for all MSA permitted vehicles. In addition a single day event is also planned, covering Saturdays stages.

To help increase flexibility in opportunities to visit the island for reconnaissance, it will be permitted over the weekends of 8/9th and 15/16th September as well as on Wednesday 19th/Thursday 20th.

Scrutineering and documentation will take place during morning and afternoon on Thursday 20th September (Friday 21st for the one-day Saturday event).

The event then blasts into action that evening with a two-cars-at-a-time action stage on Douglas promenade, with stages moving through Friday day and evening and onto Saturday, with the finish due late afternoon.

Ferries to both the UK and Ireland embark on Saturday night, so presentations will be made at the finish, however for those staying for the night there will also be a rally party you cant have a Rally Isle of Man without a party!

To help take the stress out of booking arrangements, the rally has teamed up with specialist trip planners Isle of Man Events Limited (iomevents.com). Theyll be only too happy to look after the planning for your entire trip, covering travel and accommodation, with great prices.

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