Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Planning Application – 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.
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Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 29 April 2021

Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us today.
Here with me at the podium is the Minister for Health and Social Care and also with us is our Director of Public Health.
There are quite a few changes to take you through today which will require some det…

Changes to border restrictions, traveller isolation requirements and testing fees

A number of changes will be made to the Isle of Man’s border restrictions on Saturday 1 May, along with changes to isolation requirements for travellers and a reduction in COVID-19 testing fees.
The changes include:

Family members and property owners …

Fire and Rescue Service calls out abuse of colleagues

The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service maintains additional health and safety measures to protect firefighters and the wider community from the potential spread of coronavirus. The measures have continued to be in place since a small number of positiv…

Reciprocal agreement: Island students can receive second jab in UK

Students who have started university or returned to their studies in the UK when their second COVID-19 vaccination is due will still receive it thanks to the reciprocal health agreement between the Isle of Man and the United Kingdom.
So far more than 7…

Tree license warning after man fined in court

People are being reminded that a license is required before any tree can be felled on the Island after a man was prosecuted in court.
Denis Cunningham, 70 and from Ramsey, was fined £4,200 after admitting six counts of causing or permitting another to…

Environmental issues and opportunities discussed at virtual summit

Environmental issues that affect the Crown Dependencies and UK Overseas Territories, including climate change, will be discussed by ministers and senior officials this week.
Due to the global pandemic the Environment Minister’s Council will meet virtua…

Changes to COVID-19 self-isolation timescales

From today, anyone who tests positive for COVID-19, along with anyone they live with, will only need to self-isolate for 10 instead of 14 days following a negative day nine test.
To benefit from the reduced isolation period a COVID-19 test is required …

One new case of COVID-19 detected – 26 April 2021

One new case of COVID-19 has been detected in the Isle of Man. It cannot currently be linked to other cases.
The individual is self-isolating along with members of their household and further tests will be offered. Contact tracing continues.
The curren…

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 26 April 2021

Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us today.
Here with me at the podium is the Minister for Health and Social Care who I will hand over to for an update on the latest COVID figures.
David.
Thank you David.
Despite the emergence of a cluster of cases…