Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Financial Sanctions: Iran (Nuclear)

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry under the Iran (Nuclear) Sanctions Regime.
The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/461) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the…

UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man: Eleven businesses recognised for commitment to sustainability

Eleven businesses have successfully completed a series of workshops designed to encourage more sustainable working practices on the Isle of Man.
UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man’s ‘Sustainable Mann’ autumn series invited businesses to learn from industry …

Emergency Department Sister becomes first Manx Care colleague to complete Florence Nightingale Programme

Emily Haywood, Sister in Noble’s Hospital Emergency Department, has become the first Manx Care colleague to complete the Early Career Nurses and Midwives Leadership Programme.
The course is delivered by the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) in Lond…

UK Minister for Trade Policy, Greg Hands MP, visits the Isle of Man

The UK’s Minister for Trade Policy, Greg Hands, MP, was on the Isle of Man this morning for meetings with Ministers and senior Government officials.
The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan said:

‘We have worked with Greg before when he was Minister previous…

Business reception aims to strengthen Celtic partnership

The Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan MHK, hosted a business reception at the DLA Piper offices in Dublin on 22 November 2023. 
Representatives from more than 50 Manx and Irish companies gathered as the Chief Minister outlined his commitment to strengthen…

An amnesty on equipment!

We are asking members of the community to return any equipment they are no longer using, so that it can be assessed and reused if possible.
There are over 20,000 products on the market designed to assist older and disabled people. We recognise that the…

MCALS expand drop-in sessions throughout the winter

The Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service (MCALS) has added a number of new drop-in dates and venues from November through to January. It is recognised that warm spaces encourage people to come together, so MCALS will now be available to meet with mem…

Isle of Man’s Global Innovation Challenge invites trailblazing businesses to submit solutions to key industry challenges

Companies from around the world invited to enter Isle of Man’s biggest-ever Innovation Challenge to find solutions for societal, political, and environmental issues faced by businesses.
This year participating companies will develop creative technolog…

Housing and Communities Board launches essential worker housing consultation

The Housing and Communities Board has initiated a public consultation aimed at addressing some of the housing challenges facing essential workers on the Isle of Man.
Workers in sectors such as health and care, education and childcare, emergency service…

Primary school postcard project champions Manx language

Hundreds of primary school children on the Isle of Man have participated in an inter-school postcard project as part of their efforts to learn the Manx language.
The project was organised by the Department of Education, Sport, and Culture’s (DESC) Man…