Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Pardons granted for historical homosexual offences

Full pardons have now been granted to all people convicted of historical homosexual offences on the Isle of Man. 
From today, anyone who has been cautioned or convicted of a historical sexual offence will be automatically pardoned, if the act would no …

First Isle of Man Medicinal Cannabis for Export Licence Approved

The Department for Enterprise has today confirmed that GrowLab Organics (GLO) has been offered the first conditional medicinal cannabis licence for export in the Isle of Man.
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has issued the first le…

Export Notice: India

This news release is issued to publicise Notice to Exporters NTE 2022/19: new open general export licences published.
On 28 June 2022 the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has published two new open general export licences (OGELs). The purpose of these …

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 58 entries and correction 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 Ac…

Financial Sanctions: Myanmar

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 6 entries under the Myanmar Sanctions Regime.
The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/496) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and pro…

Marine Nature Reserve and wildlife spotting guides will help people explore our Biosphere

Children, families and nature enthusiasts can take advantage of illustrated wildlife spotter sheets and information leaflets to help them learn all about the Isle of Man’s unique marine habitats and coastal wildlife.
They have been created by the Depar…

General Aviation

The Treasury advises that the requirements for reporting international or Channel Islands journeys to or from the Isle of Man has been updated and replace previous guidance and forms. Further details can be found here. 
The new General Aviation Report …

New planning application for permanent storage facility at Rockmount

The Department of Infrastructure has withdrawn and replaced a planning application to convert a silt store into a permanent storage facility at Rockmount, near Poortown Quarry. 
Planning application 20/00837/B was submitted in July 2020 when requests f…

Manx Youth Orchestra to mark 50th anniversary with special concert

The Manx Youth Orchestra (MYO) will be joined on stage by more than 70 former players and conductors in Douglas next week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first concert.
The orchestra has given thousands of talented young musicians a platfor…

Consultation launched into Draft Area Plan for the North and West

Engagement is being sought on the Draft Area Plan for the North and West, which is available from today (Friday 24 June) to view and download. 
A consultation has been launched by the Cabinet Office alongside its publication, and marks the latest stage…