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Dog walkers asked to help protect upland wildlife

Dog owners are reminded to keep their dogs on leads at all times whilst visiting uplands to avoid disturbing endangered ground nesting birds and livestock. 
At this time of year ground nesting birds are particularly vulnerable and can abandon their ne…

Chief Minister’s Statement on COVID-19 – 21 May 2020

Good afternoon 

What a busy week it has been. And a week of significant changes. Probably the biggest changes we have made since we first had to bring in the measures to protect our Island.  

This evening I would like to take a step back. I would …

No further coronavirus cases confirmed – 4pm 21 May 2020

Since the last update (4pm Wednesday 20 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases remains at 336.
There have been 4,332 concluded tests, 21 people are awaiting results and five people…

Remote learning plans accelerated to support home schooling

The Isle of Man Government is working closely with schools to help teachers use technology to offer the best possible education whilst children are unable to attend face-to-face classes.
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture acknowledges conce…

Broadway closure from Monday 25 May 2020

Works re-started on the Douglas Promenade Refurbishment scheme on 4 May 2020.Drivers are advised that as from the Monday 25 May, the junction with Broadway will be closed to traffic. This closure will remain in place until 8 September 2020.The closure …

National Broadband Plan partner chosen to deliver ultrafast fibre broadband across the Isle of Man

The Department for Enterprise, has awarded Manx Telecom as preferred supplier with designated fibre provider status to deliver the Island’s National Broadband Plan, as outlined in the National Telecoms Strategy, which was unanimously approved by Tynwal…

National Broadband Plan partner chosen to deliver ultrafast fibre broadband across the Isle of Man

The Department for Enterprise, has awarded Manx Telecom as preferred supplier with designated fibre provider status to deliver the Island’s National Broadband Plan, as outlined in the National Telecoms Strategy, which was unanimously approved by Tynwal…

Treasury Minister Statement – 20 May 2020

Good afternoon 

The total number of tests undertaken is 4262 

We have had 4244 tests back 

Which means there are 18 outstanding Tests 

There have been 336 confirmed cases 

Meaning today we have 1 new case 

And total active cases is 10 

A…

12 week extension to COVID-19 support for businesses

The Isle of Man Government has announced a 12 week extension to both the Salary Support Scheme (SSS) and the Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance (MERA) to provide continued support to individuals and businesses that are still adversely affected by COVI…

Isle of Man Prison & Probation Service: Clarification

On 7 May 2020, Bob McColm, Prison Governor and Head of Probation, gave an interview to Paul Moulton on MTTV in respect of a letter from an Advocate.
There was a reference in the letter that compared the prison to a Concentration Camp. Mr McColm would l…