Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

One further coronavirus case confirmed – 4pm 20 May 2020

Since the last update (4pm Tuesday 19 May) there has been one further confirmed positive test for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 336.
There have been 4,244 concluded tests, 18 people are awaiting results and six people …

Update on political appointments

The Council of Ministers has made a number of appointments to Government departments and Tynwald has approved appointments to the board of Manx Utilities. 
Cabinet Office
Lawrie Hooper MHK has been appointed as a member of the Cabinet Office by the Cou…

Chief Minister Tynwald Statement: 19 May 2020

Mr President, 

Thank you for allowing me to make this statement.  

My last statement was only a week ago. But in these unprecedented times, a lot of things have changed.  

As is my habit, I would like to take a look across the water to the Unite…

No new coronavirus cases confirmed – 4pm 19 May 2020

Since the last update (4pm Monday 18 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases remains at 335.
There have been 4,182 concluded tests, 52 people are awaiting results and eight people a…

UK Global Customs Tariff

This news release is issued to draw attention to the publication of the UK’s new Global Tariff (UKGT). This will replace the EU’s Common External Tariff on 1 January 2021 at the end of the Transition Period and will apply to goods directly imported int…

No new coronavirus cases confirmed – 4pm 18 May 2020

Since the last update (4pm Sunday 17 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases remains at 335.
There have been 4,126 concluded tests, 41 people are awaiting results and one person is …

New guidance permits outside gatherings of up to 10 people

Outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people will be permitted from Wednesday morning, with social distancing being observed at all times between those from different households. 
Chief Minister Howard Quayle today confirmed the next steps being taken to enab…

18 May 2020 – No new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Sunday 17 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases remains at 335.
There have been 4,126 concluded tests, 41 people are awaiting results and one person is …

Isle of Man Government investigates problems with students’ possessions left in UK

Students currently unable to collect their possessions from universities and colleges in the UK are being asked to contact the Isle of Man Government.
Many who returned to the Island before border restrictions were introduced have been left in limbo an…

No new coronavirus cases confirmed – 4.30pm 17 May 2020

Since the last update (4pm Saturday 16 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases remains at 335.
There have been 4,084 concluded tests, 18 people are awaiting results and no one is cu…