Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Interim investment adviser appointed

The Isle of Man Government has appointed Barnett Waddingham LLP as its interim investment adviser.
The company will review the investment strategy and support its implementation with the appointed investment managers. It will also assist an ongoing ten…

Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months to 4 years at higher risk

Children aged six months to four years at higher risk of Covid-19 will be offered a primary course of Covid-19 vaccine, in line with the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advice.
The JCVI advises that children aged six months to fo…

Financial Sanctions: Syria General Trade Licence

General Trade licence – IOM/2023/GTL002 
The Treasury has the power to issue General Trade Licences for financial and trade sanctions regimes under a number of Regulations. 
On 22 February 2023, the Treasury issued General Trade Licence GTL002 under re…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry to the Russian sanctions regime.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/855) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) an…

Financial Sanctions: Iran (Human Rights)

This news release is issued to publicise the correction of 1 entry under the Iran (Human Rights) Sanctions Regime.
The Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/134) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Ac…

New webpage to support families and carers during emergency off-Island transfers

Manx Care has launched a webpage to support those whose loved ones are transferred off-Island in emergency/urgent circumstances.
Being involved in a medical emergency or serious accident can change a person’s life drastically. It can be difficult for t…

ESJCR welcomes six newly trained operators

The Emergency Services Joint Control Room (ESJCR) has welcomed six new operators, having successfully completed their intense training programme.  
The new operators are now fully integrated into different teams, working shifts to enhance emergency re…

Manx Care and the Isle of Man Ambulance Service celebrate International Paramedics Day 2023

Manx Care is celebrating its Isle of Man Ambulance Service colleagues this International Paramedics Day (08 July 2023). The awareness day is held to build a better understanding of the depth and breadth of work carried out by Paramedics and the wider a…

Council of Ministers receives update on shortage of air traffic controllers

The Council of Ministers met yesterday with the Airport Director to seek further reassurances regarding the planned resolution for the shortage of air traffic controllers at Ronaldsway Airport.The Council of Ministers established with the Airport Direc…

GP Practices to be closed on Thursday 13 July 2023 as GPs and their staff attend essential training sessions

GP Practices will be fully closed from 1pm to 6pm on the afternoon of Thursday 13 July 2023 to allow for the Practice teams (all clinical and administrative staff) to receive the essential training and development they need to deliver the best possible…