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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…

Bird flu confirmed in dead seabird on Manx beach

People are asked not to touch sick or dead birds or animals after a washed up guillemot tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. 
Around 70 dead and dying seabirds have been collected by the Department for Environment, Food and Agricultu…

MCALS (Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service) partners with Patient Transfers Team for further drop-in session in the South

Following the success of our partnership drop-in session last month at Ramsey Town Hall, the Patient Transfers team and MCALS (Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service) will hold a second drop-in session tomorrow (20 July 2023), to help signpost and suppor…

Island police officers to receive one off pay award

All Island Police Officers will receive a one-off payment of £3000 to respond to recruitment and retention issues while long-term pay solutions are explored.
The retention payment will be awarded to all federated ranks of the Isle of Man Constabulary d…

Applications for Restoration – Companies Act 1931 (1)

List of Companies for which a Notice has been issued under section 273B (1) of the Companies Act 1931
The Companies Acts 1931 to 2004List of Companies that have applied for RestorationPursuant to Section 273b(I) of The Companies Act 1931
129579C – RIVE…

Island on track to deliver renewable energy goals by 2026

Plans to build a wind farm capable of delivering around a third of the Isle of Man’s electricity needs by 2026 are on schedule. 
Manx Utilities updated the Council of Ministers last week and outlined potential sites for the 20MW windfarm, alongside pl…

Chief Minister apologises for the pain and suffering caused by Summerland fire

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK today apologised on behalf of the Isle of Man Government for ‘the pain and suffering felt by everyone affected’ by the Summerland fire ahead of the 50th anniversary of the disaster on Wednesday 2 August.
Delivering a st…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 14 entries and amendment of 10 entries 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 …