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News around Isle of Man

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

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 28 entries and correction of 4 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)…

Financial Sanctions: Russia General Licences

General licences – IOM/2022/RUS035, IOM/2022/RUS036, IOM/2022/RUS037, IOM/2022/RUS038 and IOM/2022/RUS039
The Treasury has the power to issue General Licences under regulation 64 of the Russia Sanctions (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, as they apply to the …

Take a virtual tour of the VillaGaiety complex

Take a tour of the Villa Marina or the Gaiety Theatre, from the comfort of your own home.
The 3D VR Virtual Reality tours have been introduced to help improve accessibility and the customer experience by letting you walk through the venue before attend…

Entries now open for the Manx Folk Awards 2023

The 12th annual Manx Folk Awards, Aundyryn Kiaull-Theay Vannin, will be celebrating Manx language and music for five days in March.
Entries are now open for Island Schools and music teachers to put forward students to take part in poetry, dance, music …

Covid-19 Booster Programme coming to a close

On 24 February 2023 the following programmes will end:

Autumn Booster Programme 2022 will close
COVID-19 vaccination for 16 – 49 year olds not in a clinical risk group will end

Plans for future programmes for at risk groups are underway and will be a…

Drug alert: Ketamine

A warning is being issued around the use of illegal recreational drugs, after more than half a dozen people on Island required medical attention following suspected ketamine use.
It is suspected that the supply of the Class B drug is tainted, and any u…

Interest rates for VAT and other indirect taxes

This news release is issued to draw attention to an increase in interest rates from 21 February 2023.
The rules relating to interest charges for late payment are changing in the United Kingdom due to an increase of the Bank of England base rate to 4% f…

Individuals encouraged to apply for additional targeted support

Pensioners who do not receive a state pension or other qualifying benefits from the Isle of Man Government and veterans in receipt of a War Pensions Mobility Supplement are reminded to apply for an additional cost of living support.
Announced in Januar…

Constabulary inspection report published

The independent report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) into the Isle of Man Constabulary has now been published.
The inspection looked at how the Police dealt with vulnerable people and serious organ…

Planning Application – 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 …