Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Strategy unveiled to strengthen the fight against financial crime

The Isle of Man Government is reaffirming its commitment to staying at the forefront of the global battle against money laundering, terrorist financing and financing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction with the release of the Financial Cri…

Isle of Man Sports Awards: Call for nominations for top achievements

Sports fans are being invited to submit their nominations for the annual Isle of Man Sports Awards.
In total, there will be 12 categories, including sportsman and sportswoman of the year, and all nominees must be Manx or lived on the Isle of Man for a…

Selfless Manx Care audiologist recognised as Island hero

Manx Care Consultant Audiologist Dr Stephen Griffiths received the Caring Arms (Inspirational Healthcare Professional) Award at the Heroes of Mann Awards 2023 on Friday 10 November.
Dr Griffiths was nominated for his continuous dedication to his role, …

Bluetongue: Isle of Man bans livestock imports after UK cases

An immediate ban on the live importation of sheep, cattle and goats that are susceptible to the viral disease, known as bluetongue, has been introduced on the Isle of Man.
The precautionary measure comes after the UK Government confirmed five positive…

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…