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James Anthony Brown
James Anthony Brown OBE (born 5 January 1950) is a Manx politician, former businessman and electrician who was the Chief Minister of the Isle of Man from 2006 until October 2011, when he stepped down from office following his decision to retire. Early life and career Born on 5 January 1950, Brown was educated at Victoria Road Primary, Castletown and Castle Rushen High School and has since been an electrician, being the proprietor of Tony Brown Electrics in Castletown until its closure in 2010. He was elected as a member of Castletown Commissioners in 1976, becoming Chairman in 1980 before being elected as the Castletown MHK in 1981 at his first attempt. In 2000, he was defeated in his attempt to become Speaker of the House of Keys by David Cannan but instead became the Deputy Speaker. Following the 2001 General Election, he was elected Speaker and in January 2002, Deputy President of Tynwald. He was re-elected in November 2006 as MHK, beating Roy Redmayne by 915 votes to 335 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chief Minister Of The Isle Of Man
The Chief Minister (Manx: ''Ard-shirveishagh'') is the executive head of the Isle of Man Government. The office derives from that of Chairman of the Executive Council. Before 1980 the Executive Council was chaired by the Lieutenant Governor, but thereafter the chairman was elected by Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man. The title was changed to "Chief Minister" in 1986. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor on the nomination of the House of Keys (formerly the nomination of Tynwald) after a general election for the House of Keys. He holds office until the next general election (i.e. normally for five years) and is eligible for re-appointment, but may be removed from office by simple majority in Tynwald on a vote of no confidence in the Council of Ministers.Council of Ministers Act 1990 section 2 The incumbent Chief Minister is Alfred Cannan, who has held the office since 12 October 2021. List of officeholders Chairmen of the Executive Council C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Of Tynwald
The President of Tynwald (''Eaghtyrane Tinvaal'') is the presiding officer at the sittings of Tynwald Court in Douglas and is elected by the members of Tynwald from amongst their number. The first elected President, Charles Kerruish, was elected in 1990 and held office until his retirement in 2000. The presiding officer remains impartial but has, in the case of a tied vote in the Legislative Council on a division, has a casting vote. The President authorises the Order Paper for sittings, is responsible for controlling the procedure of Tynwald Court and for the authoritative interpretation of its Standing Orders. This is mostly mirrored in the office of the Speaker of the House of Keys. Prior to 1990, the post was held ''ex officio'' by the Lieutenant Governor. The office is now held jointly with the Presidency of the Legislative Council (''Eaghtyrane y Choonseil Slattyssagh''). At ceremonial occasions, such as the annual Tynwald Day ceremony or the proclamation of a new Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adrian Earnshaw
Adrian John Earnshaw MHK (born 19 January 1950) is a Manx politician, who was the Minister of Home Affairs in the Isle of Man Government and a Member of the House of Keys for Onchan. Early life and career Born on 19 January 1950, he was educated at Onchan Primary School and Douglas High School, he worked at Isle of Man Bank from 1968 until his election in 2001 as MHK for Onchan. He had previously served as an Onchan Commissioner. In December 2006, he was appointed Minister of Tourism and in 2008 was moved to Home Affairs Minister by Tony Brown. He lost his seat in the October 2011 general election, when he was defeated by Liberal Vannin challenger Zac Hall. Personal life He is married to Norma (née Cain), they have 2 daughters together. Governmental positions *Minister of Home Affairs An interior minister (sometimes called a minister of internal affairs or minister of home affairs) is a cabinet official position that is responsible for internal affairs, such as public se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martyn Quayle
George Martyn Quayle, MHK (6 February 1959 – 26 August 2016) was a Manx politician who previously held the position of Minister of Tourism and Leisure in the Isle of Man Government and represented Middle in the House of Keys. He served as minister of the Department of Social Care. Martyn Quayle was born on the Isle of Man, the son of George Douglas Quayle and Elaine Evelyn Corrin. He was educated at St Ninian's High School and Ballakermeen High School before joining the Civil Service. He then joined Isle of Man Farmers Ltd, rising to Company Secretary and Managing Director between 1986 and 2002. In the 2001 general election he was elected MHK for Middle at his first attempt and he retained his seat at the 2006 general election. In December 2006, he was appointed Home Affairs Minister before being moved in 2008 to Tourism by Tony Brown. He was later moved to the Department of Social Care. He lost his seat in the September 2011 general election, when he was defeat ... [...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] |
Annie Craine
Anne Valerie Craine (born 30 April 1954) is a Justice of the Peace from the Isle of Man. Early life Craine went to primary school at Dhoon School before attending Ramsey Grammar School after which she studied at St Godric’s Secretarial College in London. Carine served as a justice of the peace in the Isle of Man from 2000–2003. She was elected to the House of Keys at the 2003 by-election for the Keys constituency of Ramsey. Career In 2005 she succeeded Phil Gawne as Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. In the island's 2006 General Election, Anne Craine topped the poll in Ramsey. She won 1,969 votes and Allan Bell claimed the second seat in the town with 1,768 votes. Despite having been an MHK for only three years, she saw off tough competition from Leonard Singer, who had resigned as an MLC in order to stand for the Keys, but was unsuccessful with 1,621 votes. Craine was Minister of Education between 2006 and 2010, and Minister for the Treasury between 2 ... [...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 Transport (Isle Of Man)
The Department of Infrastructure ( gv, Rheynn Bun-Troggalys) is a department of the Isle of Man Government. History The department was created in April 2010 from the Department of Transport. The Department of Transport was itself created in 1994 by the merger of the transport functions of the Department of Tourism, Leisure and Transport and the Department of Highways, Ports and Properties. Functions *Highways *Airports *Harbours *Works *Quarries *Planning *Building control *Government property *Estates and architects *Meat plant *Animal waste *Waste management operations *Public transport Non-governmental agencies reporting to the department *Manx Electricity Authority *Water and Sewerage Authority *Local government *Planning Authority *Health and Safety Executive Authority *Road Transport and Licensing Committee Previous ministers Previous Ministers for Infrastructure *Phil Gawne MHK, 2014-2016 *Laurence Skelly MHK, 2014 *David Cretney MHK, 2011-2014 *Phil Gawne MHK, 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Tourism And Leisure (Isle Of Man)
{{Politics of the Isle of Man The Department of Tourism and Leisure ( gv, Rheynn Turrysid as Soccar) was a department of the Isle of Man Government. History The department was created in 1986 as the Department of Tourism and Transport. With the addition of extra responsibilities in 1990 the department was renamed the Department of Tourism, Leisure and Transport. In 1994 there was a departmental reorganisation. The Department of Highways Ports and Properties and the Department of Tourism, Leisure and Transport became the Department of Tourism and Leisure and the Department of Transport. In 2010, the department was split up and Tourism function went to the Department of Economic Development and Leisure to Department of Community, Culture and Leisure. Ministers/Chairmen with Tourism Responsibility Ministers for Economic Development *John Shimmin, 2011–present *Allan Bell MHK, 2010–2011 Ministers for Tourism and Leisure *Martyn Quayle MHK, 2008–2010 *Adrian Earnshaw MHK, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Local Government And The Environment (Isle Of Man)
{{Politics of the Isle of Man In the Isle of Man, the Department of Local Government and the Environment ( gv, Rheynn Reiltys Ynnydagh as y Çhymmyltaght) or DLGE/DoLGE was responsible for the environment, social housing policy, local authorities, building control, health and safety, town planning, listed buildings and historic sites, waste disposal, conservation areas, management of the government estate, and provision of a Government Laboratory to monitor pollution, air and water quality, radioactivity and the Island's official mapping service. The Department was replaced during the April 2010 Government restructure. Previous Ministers for Local Government and the Environment *John Rimmington MHK, 2004-2006 *Pamela Crowe MLC, 2002-2004 *Walter Gilbey MHK, 1999-2002 *Edgar Quine MHK, 1996-1999 *Terry Groves MHK, 1994-1996 * Tony Brown MHK, 1989-1994 *Dominic Delaney MHK, 1986-1989 Previous Chairmen of the Local Government Board *Sir Miles Walker MHK, 1982-1986 *Unknown, 1976-198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Health And Social Security (Isle Of Man)
The Department of Health and Social Security ( gv, Rheynn Slaynt as Shickyrys Y Theay) or DHSS provided healthcare (hospitals, doctors, dentistry, ambulance service), social services (mental health, social workers, and residential care), and social security (state pensions, child benefit, sickness benefit, and Jobseeker's Allowance). Prior to the separation of its component parts on 1 April 2010, the DHSS was the largest employer on the Isle of Man, with over 3,000 members of staff. The DHSS was largely replaced by two new Departments, the Department of Health and the Department of Social Care, with some Social Security functions transferring to the Isle of Man Treasury. History The original Department of Health and Social Security was formed by the merger of the Health Services Board and the Board of Social Security in 1986. Its first CEO was Ken Tomlinson who was replaced on 2 June 2003 by David Killip, who was formerly the CEO of the Department of Home Affairs. From 1 Ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Officer Of The Order Of The British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service. It was established on 4 June 1917 by King George V and comprises five classes across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two of which make the recipient either a knight if male or dame if female. There is also the related British Empire Medal, whose recipients are affiliated with, but not members of, the order. Recommendations for appointments to the Order of the British Empire were originally made on the nomination of the United Kingdom, the self-governing Dominions of the Empire (later Commonwealth) and the Viceroy of India. Nominations continue today from Commonwealth countries that participate in recommending British honours. Most Commonwealth countries ceased recommendations for appointments to the Order of the British Empire when they cre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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