News from The Commonwealth! This week: Isle of Man :) The Isle of Man lies in the Irish Sea, between the UK and Ireland. Alhtough not strictly part of the Commonwealth, it is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, and its head of state is HM Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is represented by a Lieutenant Governor, but its foreign relations and defence are the responsibility of the British Government. The Isle of Man is not itself a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. By virtue of its relationship with the United Kingdom, it takes part in several Commonwealth institutions, including the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the Commonwealth Games. The Government of the Isle of Man has made calls for a more integrated relationship with the Commonwealth, including more direct representation and enhanced participation in Commonwealth organisations and meetings, including Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings. The Chief Minister of the Isle of Man has said: A closer connection with the Commonwealth itself would be a welcome further development of the Island’s international relationships The island has been inhabited since before 6500 BC. As one of the six Celtic nations, Gaelic cultural influence began in the 5th century AD, and the Manx language, a branch of the Gaelic languages, gradually emerged. Have a look at the pictures to find out more:
Posted on: Fri, 02 May 2014 15:11:37 +0000
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