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News around Isle of Man

Tax deadline 6 October – save time by using Online Services

People are encouraged to sign up for the growing range of Online Services, which offer a range of benefits, such as job searches, bill payments and license applications. One of the most popular ways to use Online Services is for submitting a personal …

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

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 2 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…

Major Projects Board seeks to fill key roles

A recruitment programme is under way to appoint qualified individuals with the relevant experience to support and advise the Isle of Man Government in the delivery of major projects.
The Major Projects Board is being established to provide the Council …

CYBERISLE: UK Cyber Security Centre to discuss the threat from hostile states

The spill over from the war in Ukraine and its impact on the Isle of Man will be on the agenda at CYBERISLE 2023.
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will be presenting at the Island’s annual cybersecurity conference on October 4, and will b…

Incapacity Benefit can now be claimed online

An online application form for Incapacity Benefit has been launched as the first phase of a project transforming the delivery of Social Security services.
Future developments will see the launch of online applications and communication options in relat…

‘Did Not Attend’ rates for May and June 2023

Missed appointment slots, often referred to as ‘Did Not Attends’ (DNAs) continue to affect GP surgeries across the Island – the DNA rates for May and June 2023 were as follows:

PracticeMay 2023June 2023

Kensington
110
135

Palatine
67
73

Snaefell…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the removal of a duplicate 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 2018 (the Sanctions…

Thousands receive free energy-saving upgrades

More than 2,000 homes have now installed free energy-saving upgrades as part of the Isle of Man Government’s Energy Efficiency Scheme (EES).
The EES launched in January to help people reduce their energy consumption and bills during the cost of living …

New Headteacher for Marown Primary School

Marown Primary School will have a new Headteacher in February 2024.
Anna Jackson will continue as Headteacher at Peel Clothworkers’ School and take the helm of Marown when Ian Longshaw retires after 15 years in charge.
Mrs Jackson is an experienced sch…

Gran Fondo Road Closures

We want to let you know about the Gran Fondo cycling event taking place in the North of the Island this weekend. This may cause perceived access issues to Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital and for Ambulances operating in the North of the Island give…