Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Additional support for Laxey residents affected by flooding

An ex gratia payment of £500 is being made available by the Isle of Man Government to Laxey residents whose homes were affected by the exceptional flooding on October 1.
The payment is designed to assist with immediate recovery costs, such as accommoda…

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 onlineincluding a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A P…

Locate Isle of Man seeks partners for Manx Graduate Fair

The Department for Enterprise has announced plans to host a second Graduate Fair in 2020, which will highlight the breadth and diversity of the Island’s economy and the opportunities available within it for graduates. Expressions of interest are sought…

Financial Sanctions: Terrorism and Terrorist Financing

This news release is issued to publicise a correction to the information issued on 9 January 2019 in respect of three listings under Council Regulation (EU) No 2580/2001 imposing financial sanctions against Terrorism and Terrorist Financing.
Correction…

Scheduled minibuses to complement on-demand service

Changes are being made to the connectVILLAGES bus service in the north of the Island, which will see the reintroduction of some scheduled services to Jurby.
The move follows feedback from passengers and consultation with the community through local MHK…

Residents urged to complete GP surveys before deadline

The deadline for submitting responses to the Island’s GP Patient Survey is fast approaching. Eight and a half thousand people who were selected at random to receive a survey, have until Friday 18 October 2019 to complete and submit their copy.
The surv…

Sustainable Development Goals Book Club launched in local primary schools

Primary school pupils will learn about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals as a result of a gift from UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man.
As a UNESCO Biosphere, the Isle of Man is committed to working towards a more sustainable future.
Globally…

Teachers receive pay award for the current academic year

The Isle of Man Government has implemented the annual pay award for teachers for the current academic year.
A pay increase of 2.75% across all pay scales and allowances has been implemented for teachers and school leaders.
Teachers’ pay in the Isle of …

Public’s views invited on licensing proposals

Members of the public are invited to have a say on proposals to extend the short-term licenses granted for beer tents, pop-up bars and entertainment venues during TT, beyond the festival fortnight.
At present, these occasional licenses can cover up to …

Concerted action to ease flood victims’ plight and prevent further floods

The Chief Minister is driving action across government to help residents in Laxey affected by this week’s floods, and ensure the risk of flooding as a result of similar severe weather in future, is reduced. 
Chief Minister Howard Quayle called an urge…