Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

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.
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Business Isle of Man and Chamber of Commerce launch knowledge exchange workshops for small businesses

Business Isle of Man, an Executive Agency within the Department for Enterprise, in partnership with the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce, will host a series of knowledge exchange workshops for on-Island businesses looking to grow and innovate while navi…

Government supports international response in Afghanistan and Pakistan

The Isle of Man Government has donated £300,000 from the international development budget to support the humanitarian work by the Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) in both Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Following the launch of the DEC Pakistan Floods Appea…

Rogue trader reports lead to OFT warning

People are urged not to use rogue traders who illegally cold call and tout for work, after the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) received a number of cowboy builder reports.
Home and business owners are advised to be on their guard and look out for vulnerab…

Integrated Mental Health Service working towards multi-agency strategy

Manx Care’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) has seen a stark increase in those awaiting assessment or treatment within the service over the past two years, with an overall increase of 83% compared to September 2020.
The 2021 Isle of …

Manx Care asks public to think about healthcare options

Manx Care is encouraging residents to make an informed choice about where they seek healthcare support from on the Island, and choose the option that is most appropriate for their clinical needs. For example, does someone need to attend the Emergency D…

New Attorney General and Judge of Appeal sworn in to office

Two of the Island’s senior Crown appointees have been sworn in to office today.
Walter Wannenburgh was sworn in as His Majesty’s Attorney General at a ceremony at Government House.  The Warrant of Appointment, signed by His Majesty The King, was read a…

Warm Spaces: Children can swim for free after school at the NSC this winter

Children will be allowed to swim for free after school at National Sports Centre this winter to help families with the cost of living. 
The five-month scheme will get underway on Monday 31 October and means that school children will not be charged to s…

Financial Sanctions: Mali

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 3 entries to the Mali sanctions regime.
The Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/705) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and …

Financial Sanctions: Iran (Human Rights)

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 8 entries 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…