Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

STEP 2020 Programme cancelled

Today the Department for Enterprise has announced that the STEP 2020 Programme has been cancelled. 
The Programme, which places local undergraduate students within Isle of Man based organisations to complete an 8 week project-based placement during the…

Executive Agencies welcome new Political Members

The Department for Enterprise has announced two new political delegations with immediate effect. 
Lawrie Hooper MHK will be taking responsibility for Business Isle of Man. 
Peter Greenhill MLC will be taking responsibility for Finance Isle of Man, Ente…

Airport terminal building opening hours

In response to the global COVID-19 Pandemic, the following restrictions on access to the Terminal Building apply.
The Terminal Building will only be open during the following times:
Monday to Friday – 5:30am to 9:30am and 1pm to 9:15pm
Saturday – CLOSE…

Department for Enterprise public counter to close

The Department for Enterprise’s public counter on the first floor of St. George’s Court will be closed until further notice. 
The team is committed to protecting the welfare of customers and staff during the coronavirus pandemic, while maintaining the …

Coronavirus Business Adaptation Grant now available

A new Coronavirus Business Adaptation Grant has been launched to support all Isle of Man businesses that are having to diversify their offering as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Any Isle of Man business that can demonstrate they have been affected…

FERSA agreement with UK signed by Treasury Minister

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK this week signed the Final Expenditure Revenue Sharing Arrangement (FERSA) with the United Kingdom Government.
The FERSA was initially agreed in 2016 with the aim of ensuring a stable and secure basis for the long-te…

Three new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Thursday 26 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 29.
28 patients have been instructed to self-isola…

Publication List 27.03.2020

In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A …

Updated bus timetables published at bus.im

bus vannin continues to review its timetable in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Tomorrow, Friday 27 March, the same Winter Sunday Service will be in operation as today with some added Saturday Services. Updated ‘Covid’ bus timetables can be …

Statement by the Chief Minister on COVID-19 – 26 March 2020

We made a series of important announcements yesterday. I have been overwhelmed for the support we have received. I have been deeply touched by messages I have been receiving since this difficult period started. Thank you. This keeps me going.
As I said…