Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Chief Minister highlights importance of continuing to engage with EU institutions

The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has completed a successful visit to Brussels where he met with politicians and senior officials across the EU institutions.
The Chief Minister met with officials in the EU Directorates General which deal with tax ma…

First year performance of Manx Care reviewed

The Minister of Health and Social Care has said Manx Care must tackle issues directly and improve the way they provide updates in their second year, as he recognises the contribution from staff during a difficult first year.
The Department of Health an…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 4 entries and 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 …

Workplace Wellbeing Conference to focus on nurturing a healthy workforce

The ‘Workforce Wellbeing: Connecting Home and Work’ conference will help employers build a productive and healthy workforce, highlighting the impact of home life on work.
The Workplace Wellbeing Group, a collaborative initiative between the private and…

Appointment of Island’s first Electoral Commission

The first meeting of the newly appointed Electoral Commission took place this week. The five Commission members bring to the panel a wealth of experience from a variety of backgrounds, which include law, international business and compliance, as well a…

Additional funding provided to address healthcare waiting lists on the Island

Manx Care will receive £18.3 million of Government funding to continue its work to reduce the Island’s Orthopaedic, Ophthalmology and General Surgery waiting lists. This follows a Supplementary Vote tabled by the Department of Health and Social Care (D…

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 …

Manx Care thanks blood donors following appeal

Manx Care held an additional blood donation session this week (Wednesday 19 October 2022) in response to the UK’s current alert for low stocks of blood.
Manx Care’s Pathology team put out an appeal for any existing O negative or O positive blood donors…

IOM Safeguarding Board Review findings to drive improvements in dealing with self-neglect

The Safeguarding Board has published a Serious Case Management Review (SCMR) that includes recommendations to tackle self-neglect, following the deaths of seven adults on the Island.
The purpose of a SCMR is to identify learning and apply this to impr…

Anti-bribery and corruption website and reporting channel launched

The Isle of Man’s response to the threats posed by bribery and corruption have been further strengthened following the launch of a dedicated website – abc.gov.im – and confidential reporting channel.
The Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) hub is a key …