Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

National Income report illustrates impact of pandemic on Island’s economy

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Isle of Man economy is revealed in the National Income 2020/21 report.
Produced by Statistics Isle of Man, the document shows a fall in Gross Domestic Product of 8.2%, or 8% when taking into account inflation….

Limited Receptionist cover this week at Hailwood GP surgery

As a result of staff sickness, Hailwood GP surgery in Douglas will have limited Receptionist cover this week (from 01 December 2022).
This will particularly impact patients calling the surgery between 8am and 9:30am, although it may take longer than us…

Public sector rents to rise by 5%

Public sector rents on the Isle of Man are set to rise by 5%, with effect from 1 April 2023.
The decision to increase the rental levy has been reached following consultation with the Island’s 15 local housing authorities.
In considering the rise, the D…

Applications reopened for Manx Home Energy Audits through the Green Living Grant Scheme

Applications for Manx Home Energy Audits, offered as part of the Green Living Grant Scheme, have reopened following changes to the Scheme approved by Tynwald at the November sitting. The changes will enable applicants to the Scheme to complete a wider …

National Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Strategy update

Following the public consultation to inform a national autism strategy, the Department of Health and Social Care will be delaying the development of a formal strategy to focus on delivering immediate improvements to current services.
The Department wil…

Manx Care responds to global drug shortage

Manx Care is currently experiencing a supply issue with two drugs that are used in the treatment of strokes and heart conditions.
This global supply issue (which could continue for the rest of 2022) is having an effect across all NHS trusts in the UK, …

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 22 entries 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)…

Medicinal Cannabis dispensing service launch

The Islands first medicinal cannabis dispensing service, through Karsons Pharmacy in Onchan, will open this week.
From 1 December patients with a private prescription for Cannabis Based Products for Medicinal use (CBPMs) will be able to have their pres…

Fisherman fined for undersized catch

A fisherman from Lincoln has been fined £35,000 and his Isle of Man licence suspended for 12 months for possessing undersized Whelk in Manx Waters.
Fisheries Officers boarded the vessel, Julia Anne FD5, last Tuesday afternoon (22 November) near the Poi…