Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Financial Sanctions: Sudan

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 5 entries under the Sudan Sanctions Regime.
The Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/753) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) a…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the removal of 1 entry and correction of 1 entry to 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 201…

Financial Sanctions: Mali

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 1 entry 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 prov…

Financial Sanctions: Central African Republic

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 7 entries under the Central African Republic Sanctions Regime.
The Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/616) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Lau…

Cabinet Office launches Strategic Plan review

Government has announced a full review of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016. 
The Strategic Plan sets out the general policies for the development of and use of land across the Island. It is a key document when preparing Area Plans and other policy d…

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 …

Ministry of Justice Minister Mike Freer MP visits the Isle of Man

The UK Government’s Justice Minister visited the Island last week (Thursday-Friday 13-14 July) to meet the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, and learn more about the Island’s judiciary, legislature and regulators.
Ministry of Justice Minister Mi…

Improvements at Isle of Man Airport

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has welcomed confirmation from the Airport Director that daily runway closures will be significantly reduced from Tuesday 1 August.
The Chief Minister said:

‘I am pleased that the plan put in place to increase resilien…

Reciprocal Healthcare Arrangement extended to six months

The Reciprocal Healthcare Arrangement (‘RHA’), between the Isle of Man and the UK, has been updated and extends the period of free emergency health care to six months.
Previously residents in the UK who required emergency medical treatment would receiv…

Isle of Man single-use plastic ban just months away

Businesses are reminded that a range of common single-use (SUP) plastics items, such as straws and carrier bags, will be banned on the Isle of Man in three months’ time.
Tynwald members voted unanimously to replace the sale, distribution and supply of…