Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Maternity Support Workers now part of the Jane Crookall Maternity Unit team

Two Maternity Support Workers (MSWs) have been enrolled into Manx Care’s Maternity Unit, as of April 2024. The MSWs (who are the first of their kind on-Island) will undertake a range of delegated clinical duties and complement the care given by the Mid…

Could you foster a child? Join the people already changing children’s lives in the Isle of Man

Manx Care’s Family Placement Service is calling for more foster families on the Island to come forward, as The Fostering Network’s Foster Care Fortnight begins across the UK. The annual campaign to raise awareness and understanding of foster care takes…

Graduates get Nightingale badges in lieu of International Nurses Day

Eleven pre-registration and eight post-registration nurses attended a badge ceremony at Keyll Darree Lecture Theatre earlier today, Friday 10 May, in recognition of completing nursing school.
The ceremony symbolises an official welcome and acceptance …

Children take centre stage for Island’s largest multi-sport event

Hundreds of children will descend upon the National Sports Centre for the Island’s largest multi-sport event on Saturday. 
Participants have been training hard ahead of the Sporting Club Manx Youth Games, which brings together children and qualified c…

Isle of Man Ferry Terminal will welcome first passengers after TT 2024

The first sailing to the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool will take place after TT fortnight.

The decision has been taken to ensure a smooth transition to the new facility and avoiding the Isle of Man’s busiest and most critical time of year fo…

Planning Applications – Publication List

In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A …

Further call to register to participate in the North and West Area Plan public inquiry

A simplified online form has been launched for people to register to participate in the public inquiry for the Draft Area Plan for the North and West. 
All are welcome to attend the inquiry and listen to discussions. Those who wish to present their wri…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry under the Russia sanctions regime.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 have effect in the Isle of Man by the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Sanctions) Regulations 2024 (‘t…

Get involved in biodiversity conservation efforts

A significant step has been made in the Island’s commitment to nature conservation, with the launch of the first set of Biodiversity Action Plans (“BAPs”).The Island is a stronghold for some key and charismatic species such as chough and hen harrier, …

Financial Sanctions: Cyber

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 1 entry under the Cyber sanctions regime.
The Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 have effect in the Isle of Man by the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Sanctions) Regulations 2024 (‘the …