Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Manx brothers scoop International farming award

A dairy farming duo from the Isle of Man have scooped a major international award for their “outstanding commitment” to conservation within a commercial business. 
David and Rob Cooil, who run Ballagawne Farm in Ballabeg, were awarded the Farming and W…

Medical gas oxygen cylinders amnesty

Manx Care, along with the Department of Infrastructure (DOI), are asking members of the community to contact us if they have any medical gas/oxygen cylinders they are no longer using, so that they can be collected and reused if possible.

We are lookin…

Power Outage Preparation – 24 June, 27 June and 1 July 2024

Manx Care is preparing for the next phase of an ongoing programme of work to upgrade the electrical infrastructure at Noble’s Hospital. This is to replace the electrical switchgear that was installed when the hospital was constructed.
The next phase of…

Chief Minister’s June Statement

This Government set out an ambitious economic and social plan for our Island; a plan designed to recover our economy from the COVID years and a plan designed to build a more secure, vibrant and sustainable Island.
That plan, Mr President, has been put …

Sanctions Guidance Amendments

The Treasury advises that amendments have been made to the Sanctions and export control website to enhance supplementary guidance, aimed at providing technical support to industry and the public.
The Russia sanctions guidance page has redesigned statut…

Chief Minister sets out commitments on government efficiency, tax and transport

Commitments to maximise government efficiency, review tax thresholds, and leverage the ownership of the Steam Packet have been set out by the Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK. 
The Chief Minister pledged to address these issues as part of an update to…

Manx Care to host ‘Dads in Touch’ Event

Calling all on-Island Dads! You are invited to the ‘Dads in Touch’ event at 6pm at The Roundhouse, Braddan, on 2 July 2024.
Following the success of the Dad’s Survey, launched by the Midwifery Team, Manx Care has acknowledged that there is a need for s…

Financial Sanctions: Sanctions (Amendment) Regulations 2024

This news release is issued to publicise the revocation of the Burundi (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 and minor updates to the Island’s Sanctions Regulations.
The Burundi regime had effect in the Isle of Man by the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Sanctio…

School funding review published

An independent review into the way schools are funded on Isle of Man has been published, along with the Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s (DESC) response to its findings.
The review, which makes five key recommendations, was carried out by …

Application to extend Ramsey boundary rejected after independent inquiry

An independent inquiry has rejected an application from Ramsey Town Commissioners to extend the town’s boundary – a decision which has been endorsed by the Department of Infrastructure. 
It was proposed that the town’s boundary be extended into neighbo…