Statement from the Lieutenant Governor
I know that the Isle of Man shares with me its profound sadness at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann. I shall be sending a message of condolence from the Island to the Royal Family.
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Chief Minister pays tribute to The Queen’s life of service and dedication
The Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, Alfred Cannan MHK, has paid tribute to a life of service and dedication following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The Chief Minister said:
“We are all deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Maj…
Drink measure changes to come into effect this month
The hospitality industry is reminded that significant changes to the legal measures of some alcoholic drinks, served on licensed premises, will come into effect this month.
The Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Order 2022 will mea…
Financial Sanctions: Russia
This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry and correction of 1 entry 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 2…
Isle of Man schools and UCM to close a day earlier at Christmas
Schools in the Isle of Man will close a day earlier than planned in the run up to Christmas this year.
The move follows feedback from parents and is designed to help families and teachers who want to spend time with their loved ones during the festive …
Reskill Scheme to help people who want to return to work
Applications are now open for individuals to join the Manx Reskill Scheme, offering employment opportunities to people with long term health conditions or disabilities who want to return to work.
The Disability Employment Service will match applicants…
Additional funding sought to speed up operations for 3,800 patients
Almost 3,800 patients waiting for operations could have their treatment sooner if Tynwald approves £18.3 million to reduce waiting lists, one of the priorities the Government set out in the Island Plan.
Lawrie Hooper MHK, the Minister for Health and S…
Revised bus timetable to come into operation on September 7
A revised bus timetable will be introduced to coincide with the start of the school year on Wednesday 7 September.
This will replace the contingency bus timetable which has been used to maintain the Island’s bus service despite the challenges arising f…
RCM: Development of a Maternity strategy for the Isle of Man
This statement is in response to a press release issued by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) on Monday 5 September in relation to the development of a maternity strategy for the Island:
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is visiting the Isle of Man …
Biosphere youth representatives sought
Are you a young person aged 18 to 24 with a passion for ensuring the Isle of Man has a sustainable future?
Are you willing to give up some time to listen to and represent the voice of other young people in a positive way?
UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man, …