Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Suspected case of COVID-19 returns negative result following official test

This morning Isle of Man Government announced a suspected case of COVID-19.  An individual contacted the 111 line following a positive result to a private test.
As a precaution, the individual was instructed to self-isolate for fourteen days, along wit…

Consultation focuses on measures to support international co-operation

Feedback is being sought on proposed changes to legislation which aim to protect public authorities in the Island which assist foreign jurisdictions in matters relating to money laundering and other financial crimes, including those linked to financing…

Electric Railway sign to be dismantled ahead of winter

Work will begin next week on removing the Electric Railway sign at Derby Castle.
The frame supporting the sign has become corroded and the opportunity is being taken to remove it for safety purposes ahead of winter.
The operation will involve the use …

Suspected case of COVID-19

A suspected case of COVID-19 has been reported, however the result is from a private test. The individual has been offered a further test through the Government’s testing service and the result is awaited.
As a precaution, the affected individual has b…

Deal allows GPs to sit exams on Island

GPs will be able to progress their studies without leaving the Isle of Man under a new agreement that lets them sit exams on Island.
Since 2015, all GP training has been provided on Island apart from two exams which must be sat in the UK – but border r…

Industry and sector representatives sought for the Citizens’ Forum on Climate Change

The Isle of Man Government is seeking representatives of key groups and industry sectors to join the Citizens’ Forum on Climate Change.
The aim is to have individuals who are able to represent key identified sectors. Those applying should have relevant…

Financial Sanctions: Chemical Weapons

This news release is issued to publicise an amendment made to the identifying information for one individual in the Chemical Weapons financial sanctions regime.
Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 2018/1542 has been amended with effect from 14 October 2020, …

Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 has been amended with effect from 14 October 2020, following the publication of Com…

Wildlife Park raises £10,000 for conservation

Curraghs Wildlife Park visitors have helped to raise more than £10,000 for its conservation fund this year, despite the park being closed for 10 weeks due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The voluntary donations will boost conservation efforts on the Isle of …

New Accessibility Grant Added to Department for Enterprise’s Financial Assistance Scheme

The Department for Enterprise has announced the addition of a new Accessibility Grant to its Financial Assistance Scheme (‘FAS’) to support businesses wishing to make adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2017.
The scheme amendment has been progres…