Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Notice of Intention to Remove a Company – 2006 Act Companies

The Companies Acts 2006
Notice of Intention to remove a Company from The Register
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 183, 190 or 192 of the Companies Act 2006, that, at the expiration of 12 weeks from the date hereof, the names of the Companie…

Declaration of Dissolution – 2006 Act Companies

The Companies Act 2006
Declaration of Dissolution
Pursuant to Section 190(9) of The Companies Act 2006
In accordance with the above Section, the Department for Enterprise hereby declares that the Companies referred to in this Notice are dissolved.

Changes to VAT reduced rate on construction services

Legislation relating to the reduced rate of 5% VAT for construction services on certain properties on the Island is being amended, with changes taking effect from 1 January 2023.
The amendment of the Value Added Tax Act 1996 sets out that certain const…

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…