Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Another record-breaking performance from Island’s food and drink industry

This year’s Great Taste Awards were once again the showcase for a record-breaking performance by the Manx food and drink industry.
The awards – known as the ‘Oscars’ of the industry – saw the highest ever number of the Island’s products recognised for …

European Union (Lebanon Sanctions) Order 2018 and Lebanon Sanctions Regulations 2018

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against Lebanon.
The Island has measures in place with regard to the Lebanon, given effect in the Island by means of the Lebanon and Syria (United Nations Measures) (Isle of Ma…

European Union (Maldives Sanctions) Order 2018 and Maldives Sanctions Regulations 2018

This news release is issued to publicise a new sanctions regime in respect of the Maldives.
On 16 July 2018, the Council of the European Union adopted Council Regulation (EU) 2018/1001 imposing restrictive measures against persons and entities responsi…

Important Safety Notice: DUREX CONDOMS

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading wishes to make the public aware of an important safety notice which has been issued by Durex.
Durex has initiated a product recall of specific batches of non-latex Durex Real Feel and Durex Latex Free condoms.  No…

Financial Sanctions: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea)

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 has been amended following the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of…

Still time to have your say on health and social care review

There is still time for people to take part in a review that will help to shape the future of the Isle of Man’s health and social care services.
Sir Jonathan Michael is currently looking at options to provide a modern, fit-for-purpose system that meets…

Financial Sanctions – Ukraine

This news release is issued in respect of measures taken against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine.
Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 has been amended with effect from 31 July 2018, following the publ…

Financial Sanctions: Iraq

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against Iraq.
Annex III to Council Regulation (EC) 1210/2003 has been amended with effect from 31 July 2018, following the publication of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU…

Zip Trip app to improve service for bus passengers

An app developed by Ticketer in collaboration with Bus Vannin is set to transform the way people get around the Island by bus.
Zip Trip provides a range of features designed to make it easier for customers to get to their destinations, including detail…

Mountain Road to close for two evenings next week

The Mountain Road will be closed for two evenings next week to allow essential maintenance work to take place ahead of the Festival of Motorcycling.
The route will be closed from Ramsey Hairpin to Creg-ny-Baa between 6.30pm and 10.30pm on Tuesday and W…