Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Planning Applications – Publication List

In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A …

Eliza’s Story – Deaf Awareness Week

This week is Deaf Awareness Week, an annual event that promotes the positive aspects of living with deafness, raises awareness and promotes inclusion. 
In the Isle of Man a small number of children are born with significant hearing loss each year. Eli…

Results published for the Isle of Man Earnings Survey 2020

Median weekly earnings increased by 3.4% to £611 a week in 2020.
The figure is published today in the Isle of Man Earnings Survey 2020, an annual report produced by the Economic Affairs division of the Cabinet Office.
A total of 819 employers took part…

End of annual reporting to MONEYVAL reflects positive progress for the Isle of Man

Following the conclusion of the 61st MONEYVAL Plenary Council meeting, it has been confirmed that the Isle of Man is no longer required to report to MONEYVAL on an annual basis.  This decision reflects the progress of the Isle of Man Government in deve…

Refill Refreshed: Scheme to reduce single-use plastic expanded

UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man is refreshing Refill Isle of Man to further reduce single-use plastic use and waste on the Island.
The Refill scheme was launched on the Island in 2019, with a free app that shows people where they can refill reusable water…

General Election 2021: Guide produced to help student voters

Voting age students will receive a free guide in the run up to this year’s Isle of Man General Election in a bid to boost participation.
‘The Island’s Future’ has been designed to encourage 16-18 year-olds to engage in the political process and highli…

Changes to precautionary measures in health and care settings

Measures to protect health and care patients, service users and staff will change on Monday 3 May.
Last week, following a small number of unexplained cases of COVID-19 in the Isle of Man, Manx Care implemented restrictions on visits to hospitals, care …

Summer writing challenge for young nature lovers

Young people who love nature and the outdoors are invited to take part in writing challenge this summer. 
After a successful launch year in 2020, Young Nature Blogger 2021 is again open to contributions from people aged 21 or under. 
Entrants should w…

Swimmers to benefit from higher water standards

Sea swimmers will be helped to make more informed decisions on where to take a dip from 1 May when a more stringent testing regime begins at designated bathing waters.
It comes after Tynwald approved the Water Pollution (Bathing Water Standards and Ob…

Financial Sanctions: Libya

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment to the details of two existing entries 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 Ac…