Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

£9m of Further COVID Support for Businesses this Winter

The Economic Recovery Group (ERG) has announced new and extended measures to support local businesses in light of continuing pressures around COVID-19.

A grant will be offered to all businesses that have suffered a 25% downturn in the qualifying perio…

‘Superstar’ panda Kush put down following illness

An endangered panda called Kush, who was one of the Curraghs Wildlife Park’s most famous animals, has been put to sleep following a short illness.
The red panda shot to fame in recent years after escaping from his enclosure on two separate occasions be…

‘Know before you Go’ to Support Hospitality Businesses this Christmas

Individuals are being encouraged to take lateral flow tests before Christmas parties, which will help to enable events to go ahead safely, and to help minimise disruption to hospitality businesses this festive period.
As we approach the Christmas perio…

Award winning Manx food and drink available in Christmas hampers

People are being encouraged to buy a Christmas hamper packed full of delicious food and drink this Christmas and bring some Manx flavour to their table.
A number of combinations are available with produce including award winning meats, specialist chee…

Tynwald to consider funding to enable completion of IoM Ferry Terminal in Liverpool

Tynwald Members will be asked at this month’s sitting to approve additional funding of £32,621,921 to enable the completion of the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool.
The sum is required to address issues which have arisen since the project to bui…

Change at the top of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture

Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture Chief Executive Officer Richard Lole is leaving his role after 10 years to become Director of Climate Change Transformation in the Cabinet Office.
He has worked with the Climate Change team in recent year…

NHS App for vaccination certificates extended to Isle of Man

Isle of Man residents can now view and show their COVID-19 vaccination status* through the NHS App, with just a few taps on their mobile phone.   
The NHS App is being made available in the Island following extensive development work over several month…

Do you know about the Minor Ailments Scheme?

Do you know about the Island’s Minor Ailments Scheme (MAS), and how it could potentially help you?
Manx Care is encouraging Manx residents to familiarise themselves with the scheme, which is operated through most of the Island’s local Community Pharmac…

Face coverings expected to be worn in educational settings

From tomorrow (Tuesday 30 November), all staff, secondary and UCM students, and visitors will be expected to wear face coverings in all of the Island’s educational settings.
This includes attendance at concerts, prize-givings and after school events. F…

Booster vaccination rollout ramps up against new Covid variant

The COVID-19 booster vaccination programme is to be expanded in the Island to increase defences for individuals and the population against the Omicron variant, following a change in advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation. 
The …