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News around Isle of Man

Financial Sanctions: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 45 entries and correction of 3 entries under the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Regime.
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/411) we…

Appointment of Judge of Appeal

His Honour Judge Anthony Cross QC has been appointed as the new Judge of Appeal in the Isle of Man.  
HHJ Cross QC succeeds Jeremy Storey QC who has held the position of Judge of Appeal for the past five years. 
His Honour Judge Cross QC has been appoi…

Bally’s Interactive dishes out support for Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival

The much-loved Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival will return to the Villa Marina Gardens in Douglas this September, with headline sponsorship from local company Bally’s Interactive.
Revellers will be able to sample the finest creations from more than…

Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service drop-in sessions: Celebrating our first year of operation

To celebrate the launch of the Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service (MCALS) on 02 August last year, we’re holding coffee morning events across our Wellbeing Partnerships.
Please drop in for a chat, and to get more information about our services over a …

Financial Sanctions: Russia General Licence amendment

General licence – IOM/2022/RUS025
The Treasury has the power to issue General Licences for financial and trade sanctions regimes under a number of Regulations.
On 6 July 2022, the Treasury issued General Licence IOM/2022/RUS025 under regulation 64 of t…

Manx Care celebrates World Breastfeeding Week

It’s World Breastfeeding Week, and we’re celebrating the many ways in which the Isle of Man supports women who are breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both mothers and babies – that’s why it’s important we ensure parents are getti…

Financial Sanctions Guidance

The Treasury advises that the Financial Sanctions guidance has been amended following changes to the statutory documents relating to financial and trade sanctions.
This guidance is produced by the Customs and Excise Division, part of the Treasury, whic…

Shellfish fisherman fined for undersized lobsters

Local fishermen are being reminded of the minimum landing size of shellfish caught in Manx waters after a local man was fined £10,000 for being in possession of undersized lobsters.
The regulations which impose restrictions on the size of retained crab…

Sanctions General Licence

General licence – IOM/2022/SAN001
The Treasury has the power to issue General Licences for country sanctions regimes under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (‘the Sanctions Act’), as those Regulations have effect in the Isle of Man.
On 2…

Sanctions Guidance: Russia

The Treasury advises that the Russia Sanctions guidance has been amended following changes to the statutory documents relating to Russia financial and trade sanctions.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (of UK Parliament) (the “Russia Re…