Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Conference engagement is measure of event’s success

The inaugural Isle of Man Government Conference drew more than 1,000 people through the doors of the Villa Marina in Douglas on Tuesday and Wednesday (20-21 September 2022).
A range of presentations, panel discussions and question-and-answer sessions t…

Government launches Community Warm Spaces Fund

Government has launched a ‘£100,000 Community Warm Spaces Fund’ as part of the package of support measures aimed to help the Island’s community with the rising costs of living.
The fund, administered by the Manx Lottery Trust, will enable the third sec…

Planning Application – 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 …

New Non-Executive Director appointed to the Board of Manx Care

Tim Bishop has been appointed to the Board of Manx Care as a Non-Executive Director. His appointment was approved by Tynwald in July*.
Tim is a highly experienced Non-Executive Director, and has held Board positions within Local Government, the NHS and…

Major project planned to protect harbour infrastructure

A project will take place next year aimed at maintaining and improving critical infrastructure at Douglas Harbour.
Repairs will be undertaken to the walls of King Edward VIII Pier and measures taken to protect its foundations against underwater erosion…

Labour market report: August 2022

The latest labour market report, compiled and published by the Statistics Isle of Man team at the Cabinet Office, shows the number of people registered unemployed was 313 for August 2022.
The figure increased by 11 persons from the previous month (Jul…

Change to facemask policy in health and care settings

Manx Care is removing the requirement for visitors to its health and care settings to wear a facemask, with immediate effect. Restrictions will also be lifted for its employees too.
The change is in line with UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guideline…

Manx Care shortlisted for prestigious award

Manx Care has been shortlisted for a prestigious Nursing Times Workforce Award, for the second year running.
The organisation has been shortlisted in the ‘Preceptorship of the Year’ category in recognition of the Preceptorship programme it has establis…

New measures to improve planning system announced

Plans to make the Isle of Man’s planning system more accessible and easier to use have been unveiled as part of an ambitious programme.
The actions are part of the Built Environment Reform Programme, which was launched by the Chief Minister in July, to…

Financial Sanctions: Libya

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry under the Libya Sanctions Regime.
The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1665) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) a…