Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 4 entries under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Regime.
The ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/466) were made under the Sanction…

Youth Service annual conference unveils ten year strategy

An ambitious ten-year strategy that seeks to create an Island where all young people feel that they belong, are meaningfully engaged and reach their potential has been unveiled. 
Announced at the Youth Service’s Annual Conference on 7 November, which …

Five schools receive Green Flag award for ‘exceptional dedication’ to environment

Five primary schools have received an internationally recognised award for their ‘exceptional dedication’ to environmental education and sustainable practices.

St Mary’s Roman Catholic, Andreas, St John’s, Henry Bloom Noble and Victoria Road primary s…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry 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 Act)…

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…