Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

All Social Security Counter Services Suspended

Social Security counter services at Markwell House in Douglas and Ramsey Town Hall have been closed until further notice.
Most visits to the counter are by people submitting claims to benefits, and this can be done by post – Social Security Offices, Ma…

Option for benefits and pensions to be paid direct to bank accounts

In response to the coronavirus pandemic and restrictions on movement, the Isle of Man Government is reminding people who receive state pensions or benefits at a post office using a MiCard that they can be paid directly into their bank account instead.

Alcohol Duty – Wine and made-wine, post duty point dilution

Legislation is being introduced which provides for penalty and forfeiture provisions for anyone diluting wine and made-wine after the excise duty point has passed, if that dilution would have resulted in a higher amount of duty being payable. The chang…

Closure of Income Tax Division’s public counter

The Income Tax Division’s public counter on the second floor of Government Office has been closed until further notice.
The team is committed to protecting the welfare of customers and staff during the coronavirus pandemic at the same time as maintaini…

Coronavirus threat impacts cancer treatments and screening

Local cancer patients undergoing active treatment are to have their treatment plans reviewed by their specialist teams as hospitals reconfigure their services to protect patients from infection, reduce attendances and manage rising demand.
The case-by-…

Bus vannnin Service Update

bus vannin is in the process of reviewing its timetable in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 
From tomorrow, Wednesday 25 March, a Winter Sunday Service will be in operation each day with some added Saturday Services as detailed below.
A reduc…

Three new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (10am Tuesday 24 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 23.
The patients have been instructed to self-isol…

Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture’s statement to Tynwald on COVID-19 – 24 March 2020

Thank you Mr President
Amidst concern by our community evidenced by what I can only describe as panic buying of food and various products, including toilet rolls, I thought to reassure honourable members and our community that there is a good supply of…

Coronavirus (Covid-19) – Information for DOI Tenants and First Time Buyers

Further to our bulletin of 18 March we are updating you again in light of recent developments both on and off Island.
Our priority is still to protect you and our staff whilst maintaining essential services as long as we are able to.
Whilst we can help…

Chief Minister’s statement to Tynwald on COVID-19 – 24 March 2020

Mr President,
I am grateful to you, Mr President, for the opportunity to make a brief statement about the situation regarding COVID-19.
These are troubling and challenging times. I know that there is worry in our community. There is fear.
You will know…