Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry under the Russian sanctions regime.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/855) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act)…

Haiti Sanctions Guidance

The Treasury advises that the Haiti Sanctions guidance has been amended following changes to the statutory documents relating to the Haiti Sanctions Regime which come into effect on 28 December 2023.
It is the policy of the Isle of Man Government to ma…

Bereavement benefits to be extended to co-habiting partners with children

Bereavement payments may soon be extended to people who were not married or in a civil partnership but who lived together and had dependent children.
If approved by Members at January’s Tynwald sitting, changes in legislation would be backdated to 30 A…

First Annual Report for ambitious ‘Our Island, Our Future’ Isle of Man Economy Strategy published

The Isle of Man Government have today published the first annual report for the Isle of Man’s Economic Strategy, indicating progress towards the 10-15 year vision to ensure the future security, sustainability and vibrancy of the economy.
The 2023 Annua…

Government seeks to tighten Port Security

The Government is developing measures to tackle threats to the Island’s safety and security coming through vulnerable entry points.
There is growing evidence that Criminal networks are seeking greater exploitation of the Isle of Man’s limited border c…

Christmas and New Year 2023/2024: Your healthcare – where to go and get help if you need it

Manx Care is highlighting the availability of health and care services over Christmas and New Year by signposting the opening times of key services across the festive period.
We are encouraging members of the public to consider which service is most ap…

Legislation to provide safeguards against gas disconnection supported by Branches of Tynwald

The Gas Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2023 passed through both the House of Keys and the Legislative Council in a single day, on 19 December.  
The Bill makes a key change in law to enable the Council of Ministers to make an Order (a separate form of leg…

Digital ID launched for alcohol purchases

Residents will now be able to use digital forms of identification when purchasing alcohol on licensed premises or from off-licences.
Digital Connect ID has been approved as a convenient alternative to carrying a verified physical ID such as a passport…

Financial Sanctions: Russia 18.12.23

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 2 entries under the Russian sanctions regime.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/855) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Ac…

Export Notice: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise Notice to Exporters NTE 2023/24: further sanctions against Russia introduced, which came into operation on 15 December 2023.
The legislation for the new measures is the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (…