Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Notice of Removal of companies from the register – 2006 Act companies

The Companies Acts 2006 
Notice of Removal of Companies from The Register 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 183(3) of the Companies Act 2006, that the names of the under mentioned Companies have been struck off the Register

Planning Applications – Publication List

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 …

Parents reminded to register children for school by end of January

Parents of children turning five in the academic year 2020/21 are reminded that they must register their child with a school by the end of January 2020.
From the end of January 2020, nurseries and playgroups will be liaising with the children’s schools…

Red Panda Kush escapes for second time

A red panda has escaped from the Curraghs Wildlife Park for the second time.
Kush is one of three red pandas in the Park’s collection and previously escaped in October when a branch fell down to form a bridge, allowing him to climb out of his enclosur…

Peel Marina dredging project gets under way

A project to begin removing 44,000 tonnes of silt from Peel Marina will get under way from next week. The first stage will see contractor Land and Water Services Limited (LAWS) construct a temporary draining pool in a field upstream from the marina, b…

Financial Sanctions: Mali

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against Mali.
Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 2017/1770 has been amended with effect from 8 January 2020, following the publication of Council Implementing Regulation (EU…

New equality legislation in full effect from 1 January 2020

The right to equality of opportunity and protection from discrimination, harassment and victimisation will be strengthened in the Isle of Man from 1 January 2020 when the Equality Act 2017 comes into full operation.
Most of the Act came in to force on …

Public sector rents to rise by 1.9%

Public sector rents in the Isle of Man are set to rise by 1.9%, with effect from 1 April 2020.
The revised charges have been announced by the Department of Infrastructure following consultation with the Island’s 15 local housing authorities.
The rise e…

History student wins Ella Olesen Scholarship

Student Breeshey Webb is the winner of the 2020/21 Ella Olesen Scholarship. The 19-year-old from Sulby, who is currently studying towards a degree in history and heritage at University College Isle of Man, will follow in a long line of Manx students to…

Audiology Service plans improved system for hearing aid maintenance

A new appointment system is to be introduced at Noble’s Hospital for patients with NHS hearing aids who need help with their devices.
Currently, the Island’s Audiology Service hosts weekly drop-in sessions for patients to have their hearing aids adjust…