Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Booking open for Isle of Man’s most ambitious cyber security conference – CYBERISLE 2019

The Isle of Man Government is hosting the Island’s most ambitious cyber security conference – CYBERISLE 2019.
Registration is now open for the free event, which takes place on Wednesday 23 October 2019, at the Villa Marina in Douglas.
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Tobacco Products Duty – new category of product

From 1 July 2019, a new Tobacco products duty category called ‘tobacco for heating’ is being introduced to the Tobacco Products Duty Act 1986.
Heated tobacco products (also known as ‘heat not burn’) contain processed tobacco that is heated, but not bur…

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.
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Isle of Man Government – Public Registers of the Beneficial Ownership of Companies

The Isle of Man Government has prepared a document that sets out its position in relation to a recent announcement regarding public beneficial ownership registers. The document provides helpful background information and clarifies the commitments made.

First residents welcomed to £8.4m Clagh Vane estate

An event was held earlier today at the Clagh Vane estate to celebrate the first residents moving into the £8.4m housing development in Ballasalla.
Michelle Williams was presented with a bouquet of flowers on the doorstep of her new home by Infrastructu…

Plans to plant a tree for every Island resident announced

A five year tree planting strategy was announced yesterday (Wednesday 26 June) by the Chief Minister at the 40th Anniversary of the Isle of Man Arboretum.
The Isle of Man Government is committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and yesterd…

Formal policy on prescriptions for patients living or travelling abroad

The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that it is formalising its current recommendation covering initial and repeat prescriptions for residents moving or travelling abroad.
Now standardised as official policy, all prescribers have been…

European Union (Maldives Sanctions)(Revocation)Order 2019 and Maldives Sanctions (Revocation) Regulations 2019

The above Order and Regulations have been made following the Council of the European Union’s decision to repeal restrictive measures against the Maldives, following an improvement in the political situation in the country.
Council Regulation (EU) 2018/…

Public invited to celebrate Armed Forces Day 2019

Members of the public are being invited to show their support for the armed services this Sunday 30 June to mark Armed Forces Day 2019.
The event celebrates the role local servicemen and women have played in conflict and peacekeeping the world over.
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