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News around Isle of Man

His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List 2023

Government House is pleased to announce that His Majesty The King has recognised four people in the Isle of Man in the 2023 New Year Honours List.
Mrs Susan Moore MBE
Mrs Sue Moore has just retired from an exceptional career in education, during which …

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 …

Overnight camping withdrawn at Ayres National Nature Reserve

Motorhomes and campervans will no longer be permitted to camp overnight at the Ayres National Nature Reserve (ANNR) as a permanent measure.
The ANNR forms part of a wider Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI), established in 1996 and since extende…

Financial Sanctions: Haiti

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 1 entry to the Haiti sanctions regime.
The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1281) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and provide fo…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 2 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 Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) …

Protection Zone put in place following confirmed cases of bird flu

A 3km protection zone, and 10km surveillance zone, have been put in place in the West of the Island, following confirmed cases of H5N1 avian influenza in farm birds.
The Chief Government Veterinary Officer has declared the ‘Highly Pathogenic Avian Infl…

Midweek support for hospitality businesses with the return of the LoveIOM 25% credit back incentive

The LoveIOM Gift Card incentive, ‘Why Not Weekdays?’ has been re-launched for 2023, offering consumers 25% credit back when using their LoveIOM Gift Card to pay at over 60 participating hospitality venues from Monday to Thursday, from January to March …

‘Did Not Attend’ rates for November 2022

Missed appointment slots, often referred to as ‘Did Not Attends’ (DNAs) continue to affect GP surgeries across the Island – the DNA rates for November 2022 were as follows:

PracticeNovember

Kensington
137

Palatine
130

Snaefell
98

Hailwood
135

Choosing the right healthcare option for you

Members of the public who require healthcare support are being asked to only use the Emergency Department (A&E) at Noble’s Hospital if they need to, and instead choose one of the other options available to them across the Island. 
Noble’s Hospital …

Public asked for their views on new vaping legislation

The public are invited to submit their views on a draft bill that will regulate the sale or supply of vaping devices and products.
The consultation is now open and asks for feedback on the proposed ‘Vapour Products Bill’, which has four main aims:

To …