Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Financial Sanctions: Venezuela

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry under the Venezuela Sanctions Regime.
The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/135) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions…

Feedback invited on Beneficial Ownership proposals

The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority is inviting feedback on measures aimed at encouraging compliance with the Island’s Beneficial Ownership legislation.
A consultation has been published on the Government website today, Tuesday 1 February 2022…

First details of 2021 Census report published

A report containing the first details of the 2021 Isle of Man Census has been published.
The 2021 Isle of Man Census provides a snapshot consisting of major demographic figures and several key economic statistics for the Isle of Man.
The figures releas…

Additional funding sought for Island’s health and care services

The Department of Health and Social Care will seek approval for up to £10 million in additional funding for Manx Care at the March sitting of Tynwald.
The requested funding is in excess of the forecast £7 million overspend, and will include a contingen…

Financial Sanctions: Myanmar

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry 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 prov…

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…

GPs to attend virtual training session on Tuesday 8 February 2022: routine appointments unavailable

Routine GP appointments will not be available from 1pm to 6pm on the afternoon of Tuesday 8 February 2022 as GPs attend their latest education session.
This particular session has a dedicated focus on the Health and Care Transformation Programme, and i…

Financial Sanctions: Venezuela

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 20 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 Laundering Act 2018 (the Sancti…

Financial Sanctions: Iran (Human Rights)

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 48 entries and removal of 4 entries under the Iran (Human Rights) Sanctions Regime.
The Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/134) were made under the Sanctions a…

Five charities awarded funding for international development projects

Five charities registered in the Isle of Man will receive a total of £473,000 though the Small Grants Scheme to support international development work.
The Small Grants Scheme aims to support Isle of Man registered charities to deliver international de…