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…

Visit Isle of Man Announces the Approval of an Exciting Mountain Bike Trail Park

The development of a Mountain Bike Trail Park that will elevate the Island’s outdoor tourism offering has been approved by the Economic Strategy Board. The Mountain Bike Trail Park will enhance 50km of existing trails and create 14km of new trails to c…

Successful start for 2023-2025 Sport Aid Academy

Over 130 promising young Manx Athletes have joined the 2023-2025 Sport Aid Academy two-year training programme.
Isle of Man Sport welcomed the athletes, aged from 13-16, from various sports including Rugby, Swimming, Gymnastics and Football.
The progra…

Financial Sanctions: Counter-Terrorism (International)

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 6 entries under the Counter-Terrorism (International) Sanctions Regime.
The Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/573) were made under the Sanctions an…

Disruption to Manx Breast Clinic service

The Manx Breast Clinic is currently experiencing some disruption due to staffing issues, particularly in our ability to run the regular ‘One Stop’ assessment clinic for new referrals into the service, as well as recalls from the Breast Screening servic…

Children’s oral health survey on home habits

A Public Health questionnaire aims to find out more about oral health habits among 5 year olds in the Isle of Man. 
Designed to be completed by parents and carers of children in Reception and Year 1, the link to the online questionnaire has been sent t…

VAT: Temporary Zero-Rate for Drugs and Medicines Dispensed under a Patient Group Direction

This news release is issued to draw attention to a temporary change in the VAT rate for supplies of certain drugs and medicines.
The VAT legislation relating to medicines supplied under patient group directions is temporarily changing from 20% to zero-…

Tell us who should pay for nursing, residential and home care in the future

A consultation has opened to gather public feedback on two potential new payment models for nursing, residential and home care on the Isle of Man.
The consultation is not just for those currently in care, their families and care givers, but for all res…

Feedback on ‘general attendance’ requirement for liquor licences

A public policy consultation has launched seeking feedback on potential amendments to the Liquor Licensing and Public Entertainments Act 2021 and Liquor Licensing and Public Entertainments Regulations 2022.
The proposed changes primarily focus on refin…

Closure of Isle of Man Immigration seasonal worker route

Notice is given that from 9 November 2023 the ‘Worker (Seasonal) Migrant’ route has closed to new applicants.
This route was introduced in 2022 as a temporary route. It has been closed for a full review of the need for such a route, the requirements, i…