Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Financial Sanctions: Iran (Human Rights)

This news release is issued in respect of the asset-freezing measures directed against certain persons responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.
Following the publication of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2019/560, the Council o…

Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 has been amended with effect from 9 April 2019 following the publication of Commiss…

Dog owners reminded to keep dogs under control in the countryside and nature reserves

Dog owners are being reminded that dogs must be kept on their leads on the Ayres National Nature Reserve (NNR) between 1 April and the 31 July. This is to ensure that local wildlife is not disturbed during the bird nesting season.
Geoffrey Boot MHK, Mi…

Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool receives planning consent

Construction of the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool can start in the summer after planning approval was confirmed today (Tuesday 9 April).
The news has been welcomed today by Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK, who said:

‘Gaining planning consen…

Major incident planning exercise lifts off at Noble’s

Staff at Noble’s Hospital have demonstrated their ability to respond to a major incident in the Island after being put through their paces in Exercise Apollo.
The annual training day is designed to stress-test procedures in place across the hospital in…

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 …

Isle of Man Sports Award Winners Announced

Local sporting heroes were celebrated at the Isle of Man Sports Awards, held at the Villa Marina this evening. 
The event, which is sponsored for the second year by Microgaming PlayItForward, saw the Island’s community come together to honour the outs…

There’s still time to register for Homestay Scheme

The Department for Enterprise is encouraging anyone who is offering an unregistered property for TT or the Festival of Motorcycling to get in touch with MiQuando and register for the Homestay Scheme.
The Homestay Scheme is operated by Isle of Man firm …