Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Joint statement from Manx Care and Lloyds Pharmacy: Update on recent pharmacy issues in Ramsey

Lloyds Pharmacy has re-opened its St Paul’s Square branch in Ramsey, having been closed over recent weeks as a result of staffing shortages. The branch re-opened on Monday 1 August – however, customers are being asked to please be patient with the Lloy…

Landlords encouraged to offer housing for key workers

Landlords are encouraged to come forward and consider offering accommodation for public sector key workers.
The call for properties comes from the Housing and Communities Board who are aiming to make more rental properties available for key workers wan…

Financial Sanctions: Russia General Trade Licence – Amendment

General Trade Licence – Vessels – IOM/2022/GTL001
The Treasury has the power to issue General Licences for financial and trade sanctions regimes under a number of Regulations.
On 01 August 2022, the Treasury issued General Trade Licence IOM/2022/GTL001…

Financial Sanctions: Venezuela

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry and correction of 2 entries under the Venezuela Sanctions Regime.
The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/135) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Launde…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 2 entries, removal of 1 entry and amendment of 18 entries to the Russian sanctions regime.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/855) were made under the Sanctions and Anti…

Financial Sanctions: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 45 entries and correction of 3 entries under the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Regime.
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/411) we…

Appointment of Judge of Appeal

His Honour Judge Anthony Cross QC has been appointed as the new Judge of Appeal in the Isle of Man.  
HHJ Cross QC succeeds Jeremy Storey QC who has held the position of Judge of Appeal for the past five years. 
His Honour Judge Cross QC has been appoi…

Bally’s Interactive dishes out support for Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival

The much-loved Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival will return to the Villa Marina Gardens in Douglas this September, with headline sponsorship from local company Bally’s Interactive.
Revellers will be able to sample the finest creations from more than…

Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service drop-in sessions: Celebrating our first year of operation

To celebrate the launch of the Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service (MCALS) on 02 August last year, we’re holding coffee morning events across our Wellbeing Partnerships.
Please drop in for a chat, and to get more information about our services over a …

Financial Sanctions: Russia General Licence amendment

General licence – IOM/2022/RUS025
The Treasury has the power to issue General Licences for financial and trade sanctions regimes under a number of Regulations.
On 6 July 2022, the Treasury issued General Licence IOM/2022/RUS025 under regulation 64 of t…