Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Isle of Man Constabulary publish 2019-2023 Strategic Plan

The Isle of Man Constabulary has published its 2019-2023 Strategic Plan.
The plan outlines five strategic aims which will shape the work of the police force over the next four years and includes a number of strategic activities to deliver this.
The fiv…

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 …

Food Matters Business Accelerator Programme launched

Local food and drink businesses seeking to develop their retail grocery accounts and/or export business strategy are invited to attend a series of interactive group coaching workshops with Fiona Fitzpatrick of Fiona Fitz Consulting Ltd.
The workshops a…

Importance of health insurance for TT visitors and Island travellers

In the lead up to this year’s TT as thousands of people prepare to travel to the Island, the Government is reminding all visitors of the need for health insurance.
The reciprocal health agreement between the Isle of Man and the UK – whereby free health…

Accommodation payments for off-Island patients are going to rise

Accommodation support payments for patients visiting the UK will increase from June 1, the first time they have gone up since 2004.
Maximum payments will go up to £50 per person per night (£74 in London). The current rate is £28 per person per night (£…

Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras to identify motorists failing to pay vehicle duty

Roadside cameras will be used from this week in a bid to identify and prosecute motorists who fail to pay vehicle duty, commonly known as road tax.
The use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology will be launched across the Island at a…

Financial Sanctions: Syria

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Syria.
Annex II to Council Regulation (EC) No 36/2012 has been amended with effect from 21 May  2019, following…

Financial Sanctions: Iraq

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against Iraq.
Annexe III to Council Regulation (EC) 1210/2003 has been amended with effect from 22 May 2019, following the publication of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU…

1,000 young sporting participants open the 18th Manx Youth Games

On Saturday 18 May young people representing teams from the North, East, South, and West of the Island paraded onto the athletics track at the NSC for the opening of the 18th Manx Youth Games.
Over 1,000 participants involved in the Games took part in…

Government to progress health and care transformation

The first steps in a major transformation of the Island’s health and social care system are set to be taken, in line with far-reaching recommendations for change set out in a landmark review. 
The final report of the Independent Health and Social Care…