Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Treasury continues to closely monitor investments to ensure sustainable portfolio

Investments made on behalf of the Isle of Man Government are being constantly monitored to ensure they comply with ethical principles.
Over the past year, Treasury officials have undertaken a thorough review of how invested reserves are aligned with pr…

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 …

Financial Sanctions: Terrorism and Terrorist Financing

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), part of HM Treasury, has renewed the final designation for the following entities.
RENEWAL OF FINAL DESIGNATION
Date of Renewal of Final Designation 21/11/2019
Entities 
POPULAR FRONT FOR THE LIB…

New Magazine to Promote Isle of Man Overseas

A high quality new annual magazine has been created to encourage new business, residents and skills to the Isle of Man. ‘More’ Magazine, published by Keith Uren Publishing Ltd, highlights the many benefits of relocating to the Island across 92 pages of…

#DrinkSafeIOM carries festive season safety messages

The Manx public are encouraged to enjoy themselves safely and responsibly this festive season in a campaign which sees a fifth year of a collaboration between Public Health, Isle of Man Constabulary and Bus Vannin. 
TravelSafe & KeepSafe are the h…

Isle of Man school wins prestigious award for ‘pioneering approach’

An Isle of Man school has won a prestigious award for its pioneering approach to the qualifications it offers students. 
Castle Rushen High School was named the ‘International Centre of the Year’ at the high-profile Scottish Qualification Authority (S…

Financial Sanctions: Iran (Nuclear Proliferation)

This news release is issued to correct the identifying information, in respect of one entry under the Iran (Nuclear Proliferation) regime. On 18 November 2019, a Corrigenda to Council Regulation (EU) 267/2012 was published in the Official Journal of th…

Public bodies seek lay members with a sense of justice

The search is on for community-minded members of the public from different walks of life to take on a unique monitoring role to ensure the wellbeing and fair treatment of people held in secure facilities.
A new intake of lay members is needed for the I…

Autumn events attract over 3,000 visitors to the Island

An enhanced autumn events programme has attracted an estimated 3,000 visitors to the Island during September and October, contributing over £1,500,000 in spend to the Isle of Man economy. 
Events and festivals are an important component of the visitor …