Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Financial Sanctions: Cyber

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 2 entries under the Cyber Sanctions Regime.
The Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/597) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) a…

Manx Care Memory Clinic in top 10% of accredited services

The Isle of Man Memory Clinic, part of Manx Care’s Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), has been placed in the top 10% of accredited services, with an overall score of 95% – this is according to the sixth report for the Memory Services National…

Statement: Wright’s Pit North

Following a recent meeting of the Tynwald Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee, clarification has been obtained from the planning inspector regarding a comment in her report on a planning application to extend the use of Wright’s Pit …

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 45 entries under the Russian sanctions regime.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/855) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Ac…

Financial Sanctions: Belarus

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 1 entry to the Belarus sanctions regime.
The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/600) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanct…

Cross-agency red alert issued

The Treasury advises that on 6 December 2023, the National Crime Agency (NCA) in collaboration with cross-agency partners issued a red alert targeted at financial institutions. The alert warns businesses that Russia is attempting to circumvent sanction…

Bachelor in Nursing Recruitment Programme Open Evening

Keyll Darree, School of Health is hosting an opening evening on 7 December 2023, for those who are considering a career in Nursing on the Isle of Man, in the near or distant future.
The evening will run from 6pm to 8pm, providing opportunities for peop…

GPs to attend an Education Session on Thursday 7 December 2023: routine appointments unavailable

Routine GP appointments will not be available from 1pm to 6pm on the afternoon of Thursday 7 December 2023 as GPs attend an education session.
Anyone who needs to see a doctor urgently should ring their surgery for an appointment with the on-call GP.
P…

Help available to those struggling with energy bills

Gas customers facing disconnection or financial challenges are being advised to contact the Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading’s free and confidential debt counselling service.   
If disconnected or at risk, customers can authorise an experienced debt …

Manx Care appointment letters to be sent six weeks in advance of appointment date

As part of its work to improve patients’ experience when accessing services, Manx Care is piloting a process where patients are informed of their appointment six weeks before the appointment date. This will greatly reduce the number of letters that pat…