Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Companies urged to be aware of new beneficial ownership rules

Companies registered in the Isle of Man will soon be required to adhere to new rules concerning beneficial ownership.
The Beneficial Ownership (Amendment) Bill 2020 recently received Royal Assent after passing through the branches of Tynwald, and will …

Statement from the Planning Committee – Planning Application 20/01215/B

The Chair of the Planning Committee Martyn Perkins MHK has commented on public concern over plans to remove 25 Elm trees in St Marks to improve road safety.
Mr Perkins said:

“Trees are a vital part of our Island landscape and are rightly cherished by …

Vaccination rollout to pass two major milestones

The Island’s vaccination programme is due to pass two major milestones this week as the rollout continues at pace. By Friday, 50% of the adult population will have had both doses of the vaccine, and the 100,000th jab will go into a patient’s arm.
The m…

Coronavirus fisheries support scheme extended

Qualifying seafood businesses and fishing vessel owners in the Isle of Man are to receive further financial support to help them navigate the continued challenges brought on by the effects of the pandemic on the export market demand for seafood.
A fund…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release publicises an amendment to one existing entry under the Russia sanctions regime.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/855) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) an…

Systems in place to ensure fair summer grades

Schools in the Isle of Man are following the rigorous processes set by the different qualification awarding organisations, to ensure that grades awarded to students are fair and accurate this summer.
All exams for Years 11 and 13 students were cancelle…

Financial Sanctions: Myanmar

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of three new entries to the Myanmar sanctions regime.
The Myanmar Sanctions Regulations 2021 [SI 2021/496] (“the Myanmar Regulations”) have effect in the Isle of Man by the Myanmar (Sanctions) (Isle…

Financial Sanctions: Belarus

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against Belarus.
The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/600) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions …

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release publicises an amendment to one existing entry under the Russia sanctions regime.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/855) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) an…

Labour Market Report for May 2021

The latest labour market report, compiled and published by the Economic Affairs team at the Cabinet Office, shows the number of people registered unemployed was 607 in May 2021, a reduction of 144 compared with the previous month. The number of regist…