Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Online services for birth and death registration

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the Isle of Man Central Registry has introduced a simplified and safe process for registering a birth or a death, by enabling all informants to register through the Government’s online services portal. 
This t…

Community joins forces to make PPE for Island’s front line staff

Engineers, teachers and 3D printer enthusiasts have come together to help produce personal protective equipment (PPE) for front line workers in the battle against COVID-19 on the Isle of Man.
The equipment is being made to supplement the PPE which the …

Three new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Friday 10 April) 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 204.
In total 192 patients have been instructed to s…

Eleven new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (10am Friday 10 April) there have been 11 further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 201.
In total 189 patients have been instructed to sel…

Island care home supported to manage coronavirus outbreak

A nursing home in the Isle of Man where two residents have tested positive for coronavirus is being closely monitored and supported by the Department of Health and Social Care.
In this case both residents were transferred to the inpatient Covid-19 ward…

Think about your household waste

Advice is being issued today to help reduce the amount of waste being placed in wheelie bins across the Isle of Man.
With restrictions on movement, schools closed and many either unable to work or working from home, it is recognised that households may…

Zero new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Thursday 09 April) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man remains at 190.
In total 178 patients have been instructed to self-…

Publication List 10.04.20

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 …

Minister Ashford’s Statement on COVID-19 – 9 April 2020

Good afternoon, everyone.  

I am very grateful to have with me today two highly experienced colleagues from our Mental Health Service.  

We have Ross Bailey, who heads the service.  Ross has first-hand experience of some of the challenges coronavi…

European Union Sanctions: Yemen

The European Union (Yemen Sanctions) (Amendment) Order 2020 (“the 2020 Order”) and Yemen Sanctions (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (“the Regulations”) came into operation on 9 April 2020.
The 2020 Order applies in Island law Council Regulation (EU) 2020/4…