Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Council of Ministers’ initial response to Covid review published

The Council of Ministers’ initial response to an independent review of the Isle of Man Government’s handling of the Covid pandemic has been made public.
Kate Brunner KC delivered her review, which included 31 recommendations, in January 2024. Work is …

Giant Earth artwork comes to the Isle of Man

A unique and inspiring art installation which helps people understand the importance of, and challenges facing, the environment will be installed in Douglas this month.
‘Gaia’ is a giant illuminated hanging Earth measuring six metres in diameter and i…

Manx produce showcased at IFE, London: the UK’s biggest Food & Drink Event

Producers from the Isle of Man, supported by Business Isle of Man, proudly raised awareness of our unique food and drink offering at the UK’s biggest International Food & Drink Event (IFE, London) from 25 to 27 March 2024.
In an initiative joint-fu…

Additional protection for Isle of Man fishing grounds

Three important fishing sites in Isle of Man owned waters are to receive enhanced protection under new measures announced by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) to prohibit bottom trawling.
The new closed areas sit within the We…

Applications for Dissolution – 2006 Act Companies

The Companies Act 2006
List of Companies that have applied for a Declaration of Dissolution
Pursuant to Section 190(3)
The Department for Enterprise hereby gives Notice that the below companies have applied for a Declaration of Dissolution under the pr…

Application for Dissolution – 1931 Act Companies

The Companies Acts 1931 to 2004
List of Companies that have applied for a Declaration of Dissolution
Pursuant to Section 273a(3)(A) of The Companies Act 1931
The Department for Enterprise hereby gives Notice that the below companies have applied for a …

VAT registration and deregistration thresholds to increase from 1 April 2024

The Treasury advises that the VAT registration and deregistration thresholds are to increase on 1 April 2024.
With effect from the 1 April 2024 the VAT registration threshold (above which persons making taxable supplies are required to register and acc…

Air Passenger Duty to increase from 1 April 2024

The Treasury advises that Air Passenger Duty (‘APD’) is to increase on 1 April 2024.
With effect from the 1 April 2024, Band B (long-haul) and Band C (ultra-long-haul) reduced rates increase by £1 and Band B and Band C standard rates increase by £3 and…

Professor Brian Dolan ‘brings to life’ the TODAY programme for Manx Care staff

On Friday 22 March 2024, Professor Brian Dolan delivered a masterclass to 80 Manx Care staff on examining the TODAY model for change to apply to their own work areas.
The introduction of the workshop is designed to help participants think about their r…

Autism Acceptance Month public meetings to provide strategy update

The Department of Health and Social Care is holding two public meetings in April, as part of Autism Acceptance Month.  
The purpose of the meetings will be to provide details of the progress made so far with the National Autism Spectrum Condition …