Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Debt Counselling Service maintained during coronavirus lockdown

Island residents who find themselves in financial difficulty are being reminded that a confidential Debt Counselling Service remains available to them.
The service, run by the Isle of Man Government’s Office of Fair Trading (OFT), gives people the oppo…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – important notice to all taxpayers

In the forthcoming weeks there are a number of statutory deadlines approaching for the submission of tax returns whilst the issue of tax returns to all individual taxpayers normally takes place in early April each year.
The Income Tax Division recognis…

Eleven new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Monday 30 March) there have been eleven further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 60.
57 patients have been instructed to self-isolat…

Statement by the Chief Minister on COVID-19 – 30 March 2020

I often thank the journalists for joining us at this press briefing. But I would like today to thank you the public for tuning in. Friday’s briefing had almost thirty five thousand views across the various platforms. I know for some people this is beco…

Essential services offer their support during COVID-19 Pandemic

Further to the Treasury Minister’s statement on Monday 30 March the following businesses have stated their continued support to their customers and extra measures to relieve some of the financial pressures facing customers due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)…

Three new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (10am Monday 30 March) there have been three further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 49.
47 patients have been instructed to self-isolat…

Treasury Minister provides update on measures being taken to protect Manx economy

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK today provided an update on the measures being taken to protect the Isle of Man economy and the support being provided to businesses and workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Minister Cannan was speaking a we…

Treasury Minister’s statement on financial measures to protect the Island

Good Afternoon
I know that many of you are bewildered, afraid and worried both about your health and also increasingly about your financial future and your jobs.
Since I spoke to many of you a week ago today, events have happened at a rapid speed and w…

The Passport, Immigration and Nationality office is closed until further notice

The Passport, Immigration and Nationality office has taken the decision to close to ensure the welfare of customers and staff.
Applications for each of the services will not be processed until the office re-opens but can continue to be made in the foll…

Four new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Sunday 29 March) there have been four further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 46.
44 patients have been instructed to self-isolate …