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Allan Bell
Allan Robert Bell (born 20 June 1947) is a Manx politician who was the Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, having been elected to that position on 11 October 2011. He was an Independent Member of the House of Keys for Ramsey from 1984 to September 2016, and served in several different ministerial roles. He was replaced as Chief Minister on 4 October 2016. Early life and education Bell was educated at Ramsey Grammar School. He was involved in banking and clothing retail prior to entering politics. Political career Bell was first elected to the House of Keys as an Independent representing Ramsey in a 1984 by-election and continued as such until 22 September 2016 when he did not seek re-election. He had first, unsuccessfully. contested Ramsey in 1976 as a candidate for Manx nationalist party Mec Vannin. He served in numerous ministerial roles including Minister for Tourism and Transport, from 1986–90, Minister of Tourism, Leisure and Transport, from 1990–94, Minister of I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honourable
''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general and consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners. Africa The Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the prefix 'Honourable' or 'Hon.' is used for members of both chambers of the Parliament of the Democratic Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mec Vannin
() is a political party operating in the Isle of Man. Formed in 1962, it seeks to revoke the status of Man as a British self-governing Crown dependency and establish a completely sovereign state, which would be a republic. It describes its aims as being: It is alternatively called or subtitled "The Manx Nationalist Party", but is not to be confused with the Manx National Party, which was a name used by another party. History Mec Vannin was formed in 1962 and has held minuted meetings since February 1964. 's growth can be considered to be directly parallel to the Isle of Man's status as a tax haven. In particular, they have campaigned strongly against immigration to the island, particularly from England. This continues to feature strongly in their current platform and policy: :"In a small island nation such as ours, in default of policies to control the growth of the finance sector, policies to control the size of the population are essential for the achievement of e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Karran
Peter Karran (born 20 May 1960) is a Manx politician, who is a former leader of the Liberal Vannin Party and former Minister of Education and Children. He was a Member of the House of Keys for Middle, and then for Onchan, from 1985 to 2016. He was a member of the Manx Labour Party from 1981 but left in 2004. In August 2006 he founded the Liberal Vannin Party and became its first leader. Career Karran worked as a joiner. He stood for election in Middle in the 1981 Manx general election but was not elected. In 1985 he contested a by-election in Middle and was elected, becoming the youngest ever elected Member in the House of Keys. In the 1986 general election, Karran contested Onchan and was elected. He repeated his success in Onchan in general elections in 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 and 2011. He has been very popular ever since, topping the Onchan Onchan (; glv, Kione Droghad) is a village in the parish of Onchan on the Isle of Man. It is at the north end of Douglas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberal Vannin
The Liberal Vannin Party (LVP; gv, Partee Libraalagh Vannin) is a political party in the Isle of Man. It was founded in 2006 by Peter Karran, then an Independent MHK for Onchan. Karran had been, until 2004, a member of the Manx Labour Party. The "Vannin" in the party name is a form of the name of the Isle of Man in the native Manx Gaelic language, while "Liberal" is a reference to the general political position of the party. The party is currently led by Lawrie Hooper MHK. The Liberal Vannin Party put forward several candidates at the 2006 general election and had two MHKs elected. In the 2011 general election, they returned three MHKs. This result was mirrored in the 2016 general election, but one of these subsequently resigned from the party, and one died in 2020. The party had 4 candidates in the 2021 Manx general election, of whom one (Hooper) was elected. As of 2021, they are one of only two parties in the House of Keys; the remaining 21 out of the 24 members are indep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of The Treasury (Isle Of Man)
A ministry of finance is a part of the government in most countries that is responsible for matters related to the finance. Lists of current ministries of finance Named "Ministry" * Ministry of Finance (Afghanistan) * Ministry of Finance and Economy (Albania) * Ministry of Finance (Algeria) * Ministry of the Treasury (Argentina) * Ministry of Finance (Armenia) * Ministry of Finance (Austria) * Ministry of Finance (Azerbaijan) * Ministry of Finance (Bahrain) * Ministry of Finance (Bangladesh) * Ministry of Finance (Bashkortostan) * Ministry of Economy and Finance (Benin) * Ministry of Finance (Bhutan) * Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (Botswana) * Ministry of the Economy (Brazil) * Ministry of Finance and Economy (Brunei) * Ministry of Finance (Bulgaria) * Ministry of Economy and Finance (Cambodia) * Ministry of Finance (Chile) * Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China * Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (Colombia) * Ministry of Finance (Croatia) * Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Home Affairs (Isle Of Man)
The Department of Home Affairs ( gv, Rheynn Cooishyn Sthie) ensures the safety, protection and security of the Isle of Man. The Department is responsible for the Isle of Man Constabulary, the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service, the Prison and Probation Service, emergency planning and Civil Defence. The current Minister for Justice and Home Affairs is Jane Poole-Wilson MHK. Function *Isle of Man Constabulary *Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service *Prison and Probation Service *Emergency Planning and Civil Defence *Emergency Services Joint Control Room Agencies reporting to the Department of Home Affairs *Communications Commission Current and previous Ministers and Chairs Minister for Home Affairs (Minister for Justice and Home Affairs with effect from 1 December 2020) *Hon. Jane Poole-Wilson MHK, from October 2021 *Hon. Graham Cregeen MHK, 3 March 2020 – October 2021 *Hon. David Ashford MHK, 21 February 2020 – 2 March 2020 *Hon. Bill Malarkey MHK, 7 October 2016 – 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Industry (Isle Of Man)
{{Politics of the Isle of Man The Department of Trade and Industry ( gv, Rheynn Dellal as Jeadys) was a department of the Isle of Man Government from 1996 to 2010. History The Industry Board was first established in 1981. In 1986 it became the Department of Industry, following the creation of the Ministerial system. From then until 1996 the department was known as the Department of Industry, when it was renamed the Department of Trade and Industry. In 2010, the Department was merged into the newly created Department of Economic Development. Department heads Ministers of Trade and Industry *David Cretney MHK, 2006-2010 * Alex Downie MLC, 2002-2006 * David North MHK, 1996-2002 Ministers of Industry * Edmund Lowey MLC, 1992-1996 * Allan Bell MHK, 1991-1996 * Bernie May MHK, 1988-1991 *Ian Anderson MLC, 1986-1991 Chairmen of the Board of Industry *Ian Anderson Ian Scott Anderson (born 10 August 1947) is a British musician, singer and songwriter best known for his work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Tourism, Leisure And Transport (Isle Of Man)
The Department of Tourism, Leisure and Transport is a former department of the Isle of Man Government. History Prior to 1990 the Department was known as the Department of Tourism and Transport. In 1990 the Department of Tourism and Transport was given the extra responsibility of Leisure and thus renamed the Department of Tourism, Leisure and Transport with a new Minister of Tourism, Leisure and Transport. In 1994 there was a departmental reorganisation. The Department of Highways Ports and Properties and this Department of Tourism, Leisure and Transport became the Department of Tourism and Leisure and the Department of Transport. Previous Ministers of Tourism, Leisure and Transport Ministers *Allan Bell MHK, 1990-1994 Previous Ministers of Tourism and Transport *Allan Bell MHK, 1986-1990 See also *Council of Ministers * Minister of Tourism and Leisure * Minister of Tourism and Transport *Minister of Transport A ministry of transport or transportation is a ministry resp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Tourism And Transport (Isle Of Man)
The Department of Tourism, Leisure and Transport is a former department of the Isle of Man Government. History Prior to 1990 the Department was known as the Department of Tourism and Transport. In 1990 the Department of Tourism and Transport was given the extra responsibility of Leisure and thus renamed the Department of Tourism, Leisure and Transport with a new Minister of Tourism, Leisure and Transport. In 1994 there was a departmental reorganisation. The Department of Highways Ports and Properties and this Department of Tourism, Leisure and Transport became the Department of Tourism and Leisure and the Department of Transport. Previous Ministers of Tourism, Leisure and Transport Ministers *Allan Bell MHK, 1990-1994 Previous Ministers of Tourism and Transport *Allan Bell MHK, 1986-1990 See also *Council of Ministers * Minister of Tourism and Leisure * Minister of Tourism and Transport *Minister of Transport A ministry of transport or transportation is a ministry resp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
By-election
A by-election, also known as a special election in the United States and the Philippines, a bye-election in Ireland, a bypoll in India, or a Zimni election (Urdu: ضمنی انتخاب, supplementary election) in Pakistan, is an election used to fill an office that has become vacant between general elections. A vacancy may arise as a result of an incumbent dying or resigning, or when the incumbent becomes ineligible to continue in office (because of a recall, election or appointment to a prohibited dual mandate, criminal conviction, or failure to maintain a minimum attendance), or when an election is invalidated by voting irregularities. In some cases a vacancy may be filled without a by-election or the office may be left vacant. Origins The procedure for filling a vacant seat in the House of Commons of England was developed during the Reformation Parliament of the 16th century by Thomas Cromwell; previously a seat had remained empty upon the death of a member. Cromwell de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Keys
The House of Keys () is the directly elected lower house of Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man, the other branch being the Legislative Council. History The oldest known reference to the name is in a document of 1417, written in Latin by an English scholar, which refers to (the 'Keys of Mann') and (the 'Keys of Law'). There is a dispute, however, over the origin of the name. The word ''keys'' is thought by some to be an English corruption of a form of the Norse verb ('to choose'). However, a more likely explanation is that it is a mishearing of the Manx-language term for 'four and twenty': , the House having always had 24 members. The Manx-language name of the House remains ('The Four and Twenty'). Governance Members are known as ''Members of the House of Keys'' (MHKs). Citizens over the age of 16 may vote, while one must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the Island for three years to be elected an MHK. There are 12 constituencies, mainly based o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramsey Grammar School
Ramsey Grammar School is a coeducational comprehensive secondary school located in Ramsey, on the Isle of Man. History A grammar school has existed in Ramsey since 1681. It moved to Lezayre Road in 1933 and was housed in a building that now forms the east building of the present school. It was decommissioned and requisitioned by the military during the Second World War from 1940 to 1946. In 1946 Ramsey Grammar School was re-opened as a non-selective mixed comprehensive school. It was the first full comprehensive school in the British Isles with 460 pupils on its register. The school now has over 1,000 pupils with 140 teaching and support staff. The site It has three buildings, the East building, West building, and South building, the West and South buildings being connected by a two-level corridor. While the South building was being built, a North building, formerly Auldyn Infants School, was temporarily employed to house pupils that were previously in the South wing of the W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
