Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Treasury Minister welcomes further fall in inflation

Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson MHK has welcomed a further fall in the rate of inflation in the Isle of Man to 3.2% in March, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points compared to February as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI).
Dr Allinson said:
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New Elizabeth Emblem to honour public servants killed in the line of duty

The UK Government has announced a new award for public servants, who are killed in the line of duty.
The Elizabeth Emblem, which is conferred by His Majesty The King, is a national form of recognition, which will be awarded to the next of kin of indiv…

Manx Care Historical Data Breach

Manx Care have written to 160 patients following the discovery of historic patient records in an ex staff member’s home in September 2023.
Whilst the records in question relate to patients seen between 2000 and 2014, Manx Care fully investigated the in…

Childcare Credit Scheme backed by Tynwald

More parents will qualify for help towards early years education and childcare costs after a new scheme was backed by Tynwald on Wednesday.
The Childcare Credit Scheme 2024 will replace the Pre-School Credit Scheme, which had been in place since 2012….

Treasury seeks specialist adviser for two committees

The Treasury is seeking to appoint a specialist adviser with broad commercial and financial experience and a clear understanding of the operating model and processes of the Isle of Man Government.
The successful candidate will become a member of two co…

Response in respect of recent heroin overdose concerns issued by the police

Manx Care is aware of recent concerns via the Isle of Man Constabulary media information shared on the evening of Monday 15 April in respect of recent heroin overdoses.
Support is available at the Drug and Alcohol Team (DAT) for anyone who wishes to ac…

Manx Care Mental Health Service becomes first to complete WRAP training on-Island

Congratulations to the first group of Isle of Man/Manx Care trained Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) facilitators!

This is the first time the Integrated Mental Health Service has had its own advanced WRAP facilitators and has been able to prov…

Financial Sanctions: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry under the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Regime.
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/411) were made under the Sanctions and…

Finance and marketing specialists sought for Steam Packet board

Two specialist non-executive directors are being sought to support the development of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.
The Treasury is undertaking the recruitment process as sole shareholder and is aiming to fill the following positions:

Finance …

Financial Sanctions: Sudan

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 3 entries under the Sudan Sanctions Regime.
The Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/753) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) a…