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Financial Sanctions: Libya

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry under the Libya Sanctions Regime.
The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1665) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) a…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 92 entries, correction of 1 entry 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 …

UNESCO Biosphere Awards celebrate Islanders contributing to a sustainable future

Organisations contributing to a more sustainable Isle of Man were recognised today at the fourth UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards.
The awards celebrate those contributing to the Man and the Biosphere Programme’s global aims of sustainable developme…

Proposed changes to funding model following consultation responses

Feedback to a public consultation will help to inform changes to the proposed new model for funding the regulation and oversight of the Island’s finance sector.
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority recently invited comments on the draft fees st…

Manx panda moves to England as part of breeding programme

An endangered panda, born on the Isle of Man, has been successfully moved to an English zoo as part of an international breeding programme.
Two-year-old red panda, Aria, has taken up home at the Birmingham Conservation Park after being safely transport…

Government must continue off-Island engagement to drive growth and prosperity

The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has said that the Government must continue its programme of off-Island engagement to help drive economic growth and prosperity.
The Chief Minister’s remarks come ahead of a series of visits scheduled over the next f…

Tynwald approves cost of living support package

Tynwald yesterday voted unanimously to approve the cost of living support package presented by Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson MHK.
The package will ensure that all residents benefit from some help from increasing cost pressures this winter, while a…

Statement: Industrial action taken by NASUWT

The Isle of Man Government is committed to providing the best package for its teachers and will be actively engaging with all recognised teaching unions about a pay deal for the year ahead.
A further uplift has been recommended by the Independent Schoo…

Isle of Man Planning Committee seeks new members

People with a strong knowledge of the Isle of Man and an interest in the built environment are being sought to join the Island’s Planning Committee on a five year term.
Whilst the majority of applications are determined through delegation by senior Gov…

Covid booster appointments being sent to people in the fourth priority group

Appointments are now being sent out to all people in the Priority Four cohort who are due to receive an Autumn Booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccination.
Cohort four includes all adults aged over 70, and adults aged between 18 and 69 who are in a high-r…