New Council of Ministers announced

Chief Minister Chris Thomas confirms ministerial appointments

The new Council of Ministers is as follows:

Hon Chris Thomas MHK – Ard-Shirveishagh (Chief Minister) and Minister for the Cabinet Office
Hon Robert Cowell MHK – Minister for Enterprise
Hon Sarah Maltby MHK – Minister for Education, Sport and Culture
Hon Dr Rachel Glover MHK – Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture
Hon Claire Christian MHK – Minister for Health and Social Care
Hon Jason Moorhouse MHK – Minister for Infrastructure
Hon Jane Poole-Wilson MHK – Minister for Justice and Home Affairs
Hon Michael Crowe MHK – Minister for the Treasury

The Isle of Man Government has confirmed the new ministers have received their warrants of appointment from the Lieutenant Governor at a ceremony at Government House earlier today.

Currently, Mr Thomas is chairing his first meeting of the new Council of Ministers.

Government says departmental memberships and appointments to statutory boards and other public bodies will be announced at a later date.

Chris Thomas, the Ard-Shirveishagh, says: 'I am pleased to have formed a team that will work together to get things done and deliver for the people of the Isle of Man. We must act to address the issues that matter to the public and ensure our Island is a place "where you can".

'I look forward to engaging with all Members of Tynwald and working collaboratively to deliver change, tackle the challenges before us and make the most of the opportunities ahead.

'My priority this week, following discussions with many Members, has been to appoint ministers for the main Government departments with a breadth of experience and backgrounds.

'As the priorities of the new administration become clearer, there is still scope to support the Council of Ministers with further appointments.'