Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Customer Information Notice Coronavirus 2020 (COVID-19)

The Passport, Immigration & Nationality Office is committed to ensuring that the welfare of our customers and staff is top of our priority in these unprecedented time.
We will remain open at this time and continue to process applications for each o…

Financial Sanctions: Terrorism and Terrorist Financing

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), part of HM Treasury, has renwed the final designation of one individual with effect from 23 March 2020. 
Renewal of Final Designation 
Individual 
Date of Final Designation 23 March 2020 
Individ…

Seven new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since yesterday’s briefing (Monday 23 March) there have been seven further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 20.
The patients have been instructed to self-isola…

Financial Sanctions: Egypt

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in relation to Egypt.
Following the publication of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2020/416, Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No …

Residents returning to Island need to plan travel carefully

Any Isle of Man residents who wishes to get back to the Island should plan their travel carefully.
The Isle of Man Government has been advised that easyJet services to the Island will finish tonight (23 March 2020) and that Aer Lingus Regional flights …

Bus vannnin Service Update

bus vannin is in the process of reviewing its timetable in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and resultant school closures.
Tomorrow, Tuesday 23 March a Non School Service will be in operation, meaning anything on our timetables with Sch above …

Statement by Minister for the Treasury on COVID-19 – 23 March 2020

Last week I announced a package of measures which were brought about to combat what was effectively the overnight collapse of business revenue to certain sectors of our economy.
Those measures were not enough. As this crisis has escalated it has become…

£100m of direct support to protect businesses, workers and the Island’s economy

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has announced a raft of emergency packages designed to support businesses and workers, and protect the Island’s economy from the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
The measures have been established following …

Eight new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since yesterday’s briefing (Sunday 22 March) there have been eight further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 13.
The patients have been instructed to self-isola…

Coronavirus – VAT deferred payments

During a Press Conference at 10 am on 23 March 2020, the Treasury Minister announced the following measures in relation to VAT payments.
To assist businesses struggling with cash flow we are offering the option to defer VAT payments due between now and…