Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Financial Sanctions: Counter-Terrorism (Domestic)

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 2 entries under the Counter-Terrorism (Domestic) Sanctions Regime.
The Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/577) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Launde…

Manx Care celebrates World Social Work Day

On Tuesday 19 March, Manx Care hosted a World Social Work Day conference which brought together social work colleagues from within Manx Care and other Government Departments. The theme was ‘a shared future for transformative change’ and the day was int…

Change in fees for registered care providers

Changes to fees for care providers, including child minders, care homes, nurseries and others, will be effective from 1 April 2024. 
A fee increase of 5.7% (rounded to the nearest £5) will be implemented to align with the income support benefit ri…

More than 240 receive Duke of Edinburgh awards

More than 240 young people have received their bronze or silver Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award at a special ceremony in Douglas on Tuesday.
Secondary school students and independent groups achieved their awards after volunteering, taking part in phy…

Curraghs Wildlife Park welcomes two critically endangered lemurs

Two critically endangered lemurs have taken up home at the Curraghs Wildlife Park as part of an important European breeding programme.

The Alaotran gentle lemurs are settling into their new surroundings and visitors will be able to meet them during th…

Financial Sanctions: Cyber

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 3 entries under the Cyber Sanctions Regime.
The Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/597) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) a…

New sexual offence laws come into effect today

The new Sexual Offences and Obscene Publications Act will modernise existing legislation, increase maximum penalties and strengthen sentencing powers for offences against children.
The Act, which comes into effect today, will introduce crimes like voye…

Liverpool City Council’s Claire McColgan CBE joins the Visit Isle of Man Board

Visit Isle of Man is pleased to welcome Claire McColgan of Liverpool City Council to their Non-Executive Board. Claire’s expansive background in destination making will prove invaluable to the Board and will assist in shaping the Visit Isle of Man Vis…

Self-employed to contribute to businesses survey

Around 600 self-employed businesses in the Island will shortly receive a survey, as part of the wider Business VAT Survey.
It has been designed with self-employed businesses in mind and asks for information on either the irrecoverable VAT incurred by t…

Sarah Maltby MHK joins the DESC in arts and culture role

Sarah Maltby MHK has joined the Department for Education, Sport and Culture.
The Douglas South MHK has delegated functions relating to arts and culture, including chairing the Isle of Man Arts Council and overseeing the Villa Gaiety complex.
Mrs Maltb…