Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Working together to keep our community fire safe

Tower Insurance have donated 160 smoke detectors to Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service (IOMFRS), as part of an ongoing fire safety partnership. 

The smoke detectors will be installed in the homes of some the most vulnerable people within our communit…

Minor radon issues found at five schools

A small number of rooms in five Isle of Man schools have been found to have above-average radon levels, but there are no immediate health concerns.
The naturally occurring radioactive gas is present in the air of all buildings at varying levels and co…

Tynwald backs XL Bully dog importation ban

The XL Bully has been added to a list of dogs that cannot be imported to the Isle of Man. 
Tynwald voted to amend the Wild Animals Act 1980 on Tuesday, in response to the UK Government’s recent decision to make it illegal to own the XL Bully breed in E…

Pause in gas disconnections agreed following constructive talks

Isle of Man Energy has agreed to a short pause in gas disconnections for domestic customers who are in debt and struggling to pay their bills.
It follows constructive talks held yesterday between Isle of Man Energy and the Office of Fair Trading as wel…

New civil penalites for breaches in obligations relating to the import or export of goods

The Treasury advises that there are new civil penalties for breaches of new reporting obligations in relation to the import and export of goods which come into operation on 1 December 2023.
The Customs (Contravention of a Relevant Rule) Regulations 200…

Cummal Mooar Christmas Coffee Morning

Cummal Mooar residential care home in Ramsey is hosting a Christmas Coffee Morning on Saturday 25 November 2023, and everyone’s invited!
The event will run from 10am – 12 noon, with an entry fee of £2 per adult and 50p per child, which will include a b…

FCDO and OFSI have issued joint ownership and control guidance relating to public officials and control in UK sanctions regimes

The Treasury advises that on 17 November 2023 the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) have issued joint guidance relating to ownership and control in UK sanctions regimes.
The f…

12 tips to avoid a debt hangover this Christmas

As we approach the festive season, it’s natural to have the best intentions. However, it’s easy to get carried away, and find yourself dealing with a debt ‘hangover’ that can be felt well into the New Year.
The Office of Fair Trading (“OFT”) regularly…

Notice of Removal – 1931 Act Companies

The Companies Acts 1931 to 2004
Notice of removal of Companies from the Register
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to section 273 (sub-section 5) of the Companies Act 1931, that the names of the following Companies have this day been struck off the Regi…

Notice of Intention to Remove – 2014 Act Companies

The Foreign Companies Act 2014
Notice of intention to remove Companies from the Register
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 17(3) of the Foreign Companies Act 2014, that, at the expiration of 12 weeks from the date hereof, the names of the und…