Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Manx Museum footbridge closed on 10 September

In order to facilitate maintenance works, the footbridge from Level 8 of the Chester Street Car Park to the Manx Museum will be closed all day on Sunday 10 September.
It will reopen as usual from Monday 11 September at 8:30am.
We thank you for your pat…

Financial Sanctions: Mali

This news release is issued to publicise the removal of 5 entries to the Mali sanctions regime.
The Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/705) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and pro…

Comprehensive independent RSE report published

The independent report into the relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum taught at Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) High School has been made public.
It follows a careful and essential redaction process needed to protect the anonymity of the parents, …

Financial Sanctions: Belarus

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment 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 Sanc…

Planning Applications – Publication List

In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A …

Isle of Man bees in safe hands as Harry meets Gary

A well-respected beekeeper who has spent more than 50 years helping protect the disease-free status of the Isle of Man’s rare honeybees has a new apprentice. 
Harry Owens, who is in his 80s, has been working with the Isle of Man Government since 1975 t…

Opportunity to shape Women’s Health Strategy on Island

Members of the public are invited to have their say on a strategy regarding women’s health on the Isle of Man.
A public consultation is now live on the Government’s Consultation Hub and input from the public is welcome until Friday 20 October 2023. 
Th…

Application for Restoration – 1931 Act Companies

The Companies Acts 1931 to 2004
List of Companies that have applied for Restoration
Pursuant to Section 273b(I) of The Companies Act 1931
The Department for Enterprise hereby gives Notice that the below company has applied for Restoration under the pro…

New DEFA leader to take up role in September

Scott Gallacher has been appointed Chief Officer (CO) for the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA).
The department is dedicated to safeguarding and enriching the Isle of Man’s natural and built assets, guided by the core principles of…

Paul Richardson appointed as new DHSC Chief Officer

Paul Richardson has been appointed Chief Officer (CO) of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
Mr Richardson has had a long career in public service, primarily in healthcare and national government policy. He is the former Deputy Director of…