Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

400 more people cycling to work

Employers are taking advantage of the Isle of Man Government’s Cycle to Work tax exemption and helping staff stay healthy.
The measure was introduced by the Treasury in April 2017 as part of the 2017-18 Budget by Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK.
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Winter Bonus to help keep the vulnerable warm

Each year the Treasury makes lump-sum payments, usually of £300, to around 2,300 vulnerable people and those on low incomes to help keep warm during the winter months.
The Winter Bonus is paid in January to pensioners, disabled people and others who re…

Public sector rents to rise by 2.1%

Public sector rents in the Isle of Man are set to rise by 2.1%, with effect from 1 April 2019.
The revised charges, which are below the rate of inflation calculated through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), have been announced by the Department of Infras…

Closure of government offices Christmas/new year period

Members of the public are asked to note that most Government Offices will be closed on the following days over the Christmas and New Year period:
Tuesday 25 December 2018, Wednesday 26 December 2018, Monday 31 December 2018 and Tuesday 1 January 2019
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Gemma’s kind gesture brings cheer to Children’s Ward

A schoolgirl from Douglas has captured the true spirit of Christmas with a donation to Noble’s Hospital – and discovered that giving can be just as much fun as receiving.
Eleven year-old Gemma Kerruish will be distributing presents to youngsters in Nob…

Financial Sanctions: Terrorism and Terrorist Financing

Today, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), part of HM Treasury, has renewed the final designation of the following individual.
RENEWAL OF FINAL DESIGNATION
Date of Renewal of Final Designation 17/12/2018
Individual
KHALID SHEIKH MO…

Local businesses welcomed to exhibit at the International Food & Drink Event 2019

The Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture (DEFA) invites proposals from local food and drink businesses to exhibit at the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) in 2019.
For the first year, the Isle of Man will be represented at this w…

Airport security improvements near completion

New security equipment designed to improve the flow of passengers through Isle of Man Airport has been successfully installed and is fully operational.
Two lines are now open in the newly-enlarged central security area, with staff available to help pas…

Financial Sanctions: Somalia

On 13 December 2018 the following Order and Regulations came into operation –

European Union (Somalia Sanctions)(Application)(Amendment)(No. 2) Order 2018 [SD No 2018/0333]
Somalia Sanctions (Amendment)(No. 2) Regulations 2018 [SD No 2018/0334]

The O…

Publication List 14.12.18

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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