Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Help for Households website signposts community support this winter

As winter approaches, steps are being taken to signpost individuals, families, and businesses to support available to deal with the costs of living during the colder months.
Minister for the Cabinet Office, Kate Lord-Brennan MHK, said:

‘Our goal is to…

MEDS closures next week

The Manx Emergency Doctor Service (MEDS) will close between midnight and 8am on the mornings of Tuesday 24, Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 October 2023, due to staffing issues.
Between midnight and 8am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week, anyone…

Qualification on offer for aspiring gym instructors

Budding gym instructors will be able to gain a qualification on the Isle of Man thanks to a partnership between the National Sports Centre (NSC) and University College Isle of Man (UCM).
A new six-day course, hosted and delivered by the NSC and assesse…

Constabulary to host community roadshows

Residents are encouraged to join the Isle of Man Constabulary at a series of Policing Roadshows during November.
The aim of the roadshows is to have an open conversation with the public, to hear directly about any problems with criminality or anti-soci…

Single-use plastic ban comes into effect on Isle of Man

A ban on some of the most commonly used single-use plastic (SUP) items including cutlery, plates and straws has come into force on the Isle of Man to protect the environment.

Most plastic is produced using oil and many of the resulting items are used …

Financial Sanctions: Iran (Nuclear)

This news release is issued to publicise the minor amendment of a number of entries 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 Launde…

Rogue trader reports lead to OFT warning

People are urged not to use rogue traders who cold-call to tout for work at their property, after the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) received a number of reports in recent weeks. 
The OFT reminds people that cold calling is illegal for traders in the Isl…

Chief Minister’s mid-term statement

Thank you for the opportunity to update Honourable Members on a number of key developments that have progressed since this Court last met. It has been a busy summer!
Last year Mr President, I committed to a number of reforms and actions to improve deli…

House of Commons’ Justice Committee visits Island

Three members of the House of Commons’ Justice Committee have visited the Isle of Man to learn more about the Island, its constitutional relationship with the UK Government and the significant contribution the Isle of Man makes to the UK’s economy.
Cha…

Chief Minister pays tribute to public servants who stepped up during period of change

The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has paid tribute the Island’s public servants who have ‘held fast’ during a period of significant change for the Island’s Public Service.
Addressing Members in Tynwald, the Chief Minister said:

‘We have had conside…