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News around Isle of Man

Isle of Man bid could see Island Games return home

The Isle of Man has submitted an official bid to host the 2029 Island Games.
If successful, it would be Isle of Man’s third time hosting the multi-sport event, having held the first ever Games in 1985, and another in 2001.
Affectionately known as the …

Next steps set out for Adoption Act 2021

An implementation plan for the Adoption Act (2021) has been published, clearly setting out when secondary legislation and supporting guidance will be completed.
The actions in the plan set out all of the underlying work required to ensure the Act can b…

Applications for Restoration – Companies Act 1931

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
092569C – OAKR…

Interim investment adviser appointed

The Isle of Man Government has appointed Barnett Waddingham LLP as its interim investment adviser.
The company will review the investment strategy and support its implementation with the appointed investment managers. It will also assist an ongoing ten…

Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months to 4 years at higher risk

Children aged six months to four years at higher risk of Covid-19 will be offered a primary course of Covid-19 vaccine, in line with the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advice.
The JCVI advises that children aged six months to fo…

Financial Sanctions: Syria General Trade Licence

General Trade licence – IOM/2023/GTL002 
The Treasury has the power to issue General Trade Licences for financial and trade sanctions regimes under a number of Regulations. 
On 22 February 2023, the Treasury issued General Trade Licence GTL002 under re…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment 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 2018 (the Sanctions Act) an…

Financial Sanctions: Iran (Human Rights)

This news release is issued to publicise the correction of 1 entry under the Iran (Human Rights) Sanctions Regime.
The Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/134) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Ac…

New webpage to support families and carers during emergency off-Island transfers

Manx Care has launched a webpage to support those whose loved ones are transferred off-Island in emergency/urgent circumstances.
Being involved in a medical emergency or serious accident can change a person’s life drastically. It can be difficult for t…

ESJCR welcomes six newly trained operators

The Emergency Services Joint Control Room (ESJCR) has welcomed six new operators, having successfully completed their intense training programme.  
The new operators are now fully integrated into different teams, working shifts to enhance emergency re…