Island of Culture 2014 will be a celebration for the whole Island.
That’s the view of the event director Michael Lees as plans continue for a year-long series of events to celebrate excellence, identity and community.
The chief minister has already appealed to the private sector to get behind the initiative.
Mr Lees says the Manx public needs to embrace it:
Minister acknowledges need to act quickly to mitigate concerns of hospitality sector
The LVA chairman has pledged to work with the Department to find options for support
Technical issue behind flight delay
The flight to Bristol was meant to leave the Island at 4.30pm
Police carry out investigation following concerns over welfare of dog
It happened on in Douglas yesterday afternoon
Residency requirements and 2027 implementation among proposed changes to assisted dying bill
MHKs to consider amendment at next week's House of Keys sitting
Isle of Man public service grows to 7,500
It's risen by 625 in four years
Prison mental health services unsafe, review says
Investigators interviewed 22 members of staff and two prisoners at the Jurby facility
