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News around Isle of Man

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 4 entries and amendment of 3 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…

Registrations open for 2023 TT homestay

Local firm MiQuando, who operate the official Isle of Man Homestay Scheme on behalf of the Department for Enterprise, is welcoming applications from Island residents looking to register their properties for the 2023 TT races and beyond.
The Homestay Sc…

Consultation will inform Island’s longer term refugee policy

The public are invited to give their views on the Island’s future policy response for refugees fleeing places of conflict to inform the development of an updated refugee policy.
A consultation, opening today, aims to explore the views and thoughts of …

Revised Economic Strategy emphasises infrastructure and services to enable population growth

A revised version of the Economic Strategy has been published ahead of this month’s Tynwald sitting, emphasising the importance of robust infrastructure and services to accommodate a larger population.
Members will be asked to approve the latest docum…

Manx Breast Unit achieves Macmillan Quality Environment Mark

The Manx Breast Unit based at Noble’s Hospital has been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark (MQEM), with an overall score of 5 (excellent).
The MQEM assesses whether cancer facilities meet the holistic needs of people living with cancer, aim…

Sanctions: Russia

The Treasury advises that the Russia Sanctions (Application) (No.12) Regulations 2022 [SD 2022/0304] came into operation on 31 October 2022, which apply the provisions of the following United Kingdom statutory instrument relating to Russia financial an…

Hundreds attend government cyber-security conference

Over 300 people took part in the sessions, learning how to keep people and businesses secure online.
CyberIsle, the annual event organised by the Office of Cyber-Security and Information Assurance (OCSIA), provided businesses and individuals with pract…

Robust economic growth noted in Moody’s credit rating review

Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson MHK has acknowledged the annual annual review on the Isle of Man Government’s financial standing from the international credit ratings agency Moody’s.
The review provides updated analysis of the Island’s economic and …

Island showcases community creativity at the British-Irish Council

The ‘Celebrating Creativity Together’ project, shared at the British-Irish Council, highlights how creativity can bring together and support our communities.
The project was created as part of the social inclusion work stream of the British-Irish Counc…

Drop-in sessions to discuss older adults’ health and wellbeing

Public Health are inviting residents to take part in a series of drop-in sessions to discuss experiences and issues around the health of older adults.
This engagement is part of the recently launched Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA), which aims …