Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

New caterers to transform NSC café

A local caterer has been chosen to transform the café at the National Sports Centre and provide a healthy and locally sourced menu.
Riverside Limited, who already run the Sound Café and Bradda Glen in the south of the Island, will take over the café o…

Chief Constable reflects on ‘year like no other’ in Annual Report

Policing the Island and keeping the public safe in the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic saw police officers, support staff and volunteers respond to unprecedented challenges, in what the Chief Constable Gary Roberts describes as a y…

Changes to onward travel to the Isle of Man from amber list countries

From Tuesday 29 June, anyone arriving in England from an amber list country and transiting through to the Isle of Man, will no longer be required to book private COVID-19 tests in England. 
The change follows engagement on the issue between the Isle of…

Update on COVID-19 situation at St Ninian’s High School

Following a member of staff at St Ninian’s High School testing positive for COVID-19 over the weekend, a student attending the school has today tested positive for the virus.  Contact tracing is continuing. 
Following advice from Public Health, St Nini…

Smooth transition to new homes for Corrin residents

A focused, professional approach to helping residents at Corrin Memorial Home find places at other homes in the Island is ensuring a smooth and swift transition for all, with wrap-around support.   
It is planned that the 15 remaining residents at Corr…

Isle of Man plays its part to help less developed countries tackle pandemic

The Isle of Man Government has donated £800,000 to the World Health Organization (WHO) to help with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  
The money will be used to support the WHO’s COVID-19 work in Madagascar and South Africa, which forms part of i…

Smooth transition to new homes for Corrin residents

A focused, professional approach to helping residents at Corrin Memorial Home find places at other homes in the Island is ensuring a smooth and swift transition for all, with wrap-around support.   
It is planned that the 15 remaining residents at Corr…

Businesses and individuals reminded to be alert for COVID symptoms

Businesses and individuals are reminded to be vigilant when it comes to COVID-19 symptoms.  Anyone who develops symptoms should immediately isolate and call 111. 
The reminder applies to everyone, including those who have been vaccinated, and especiall…

Important message for students at St Ninian’s High School

Three new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man in the last 24 hours. Two are travel related and one was detected in a linked individual who is a member of staff at St Ninian’s High School. 
The headteacher has been informed and is be…

Vaccination Certificates proposals for international travel

Island residents planning to travel abroad are being urged to download the UK NHS App so they are ready for its rollout in the Isle of Man, and able to provide evidence of their vaccination status at some international borders.
Island residents who wis…