Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Castle Rushen High School: Indicative masterplan made public and includes pool

An indicative plan to redevelop Castle Rushen High School has been made public and includes a new swimming pool.
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC) said it will be a significant investment in the South that demonstrates the Governme…

Artists invited to design artwork panels on Douglas Promenade

An opportunity for three artists to design five artwork panels on Douglas Promenade.

A partnership between the Department of Infrastructure and the IOM Arts Council.

The project is part of a wider package to encourage public artworks.

Three art…

Financial Sanctions: Cyber

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 1 entry under the Cyber Sanctions Regime.
The Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/597) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and…

Isle of Man’s most popular baby names in 2023 revealed as Isabelle/Isabella and Archie, Noah and Oliver

The Central Registry has revealed the most popular forenames given to baby girls and boys in 2023 were Isabelle/Isabella and Archie, Noah and Oliver respectively.
Archie, Noah and Oliver were the most popular names chosen for boys in 2023. Other popula…

New artwork to be presented at the Community Health Service for Adults

Experts by Experience would like to invite you to a presentation of artwork at the Community Mental Health Service for Adults (CMHSA) between 5pm and 6pm on Friday 26 January 2024.
The group acquired funding from the Isle of Man Arts Council in June 20…

Commonwealth Games athletes amongst Isle of Man Sport appointments

Two former Commonwealth Games athletes have been appointed to a Committee that helps Government support and invest in the development of Isle of Man sport.

Swimmer Dane Harrop and cyclist Laura Warren, who have both represented the island at the highe…

EU recognises Isle of Man’s continued data protection adequacy

The European Commission has acknowledged the Isle of Man’s ongoing commitment to robust data protection practices by affirming the Island’s “Adequacy Decision” under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The European Commission’s comprehensive…

DHSC and Manx Care welcome completion of Summerhill View

Summerhill View, a state of the art 60-bed residential care home and day centre on Victoria Road, is nearing completion, with expected handover to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) then Manx Care in spring of 2024.
Originally it was hoped…

VAT: Digitisation of claims and time limit extension for DIY Housebuilders Scheme

The Treasury advises that DIY builders can now file refund claims for VAT electronically and the time limit for filing refund claims is extended from 3 months to 6 months.
The above changes are implemented by the Value Added Tax (Amendments) Regulation…

Tynwald to be asked to approve supplementary votes

Tynwald Members will be asked to approve supplementary votes for four Isle of Man Government Departments at next month’s sitting.
The sum is required to cover the following overspends:

Department of Health and Social Care £30,000,000
Department of Edu…