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News around Isle of Man

Kerry Sharpe MLC becomes Isle of Man Children’s Champion

Kerry Sharpe MLC has been appointed Isle of Man Children’s Champion and will work to give looked-after and vulnerable children a voice on important issues.
The role is focused on representing the interests of children in care, young carers, and childre…

Manx Care is encouraging parents/carers of 5-11 year olds to register for vaccination

Manx Care is reminding the public that vaccination programmes continues to be a robust approach to protecting the community from Covid-19.
Vaccine invite letters are being sent out to all primary school children between the ages of 5 and 11 years, plus…

Easter holiday food voucher scheme approved

Children from low income families will receive food vouchers to help avoid holiday hunger in the Isle of Man this Easter, after Tynwald backed the move.
The Easter Holiday Food Voucher Scheme 2022 will offer assistance to more than 2,100 children and y…

Final tree limbing at Noble’s Hospital

Manx Care would like to inform the public tree limbing will be happening in the grounds of Noble’s Hospital this Saturday 09 April 2022 between the hours of 8am and 4:30pm.
This work will not affect access to Tall Trees nor Greenfields Garden Centre. …

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 10 entries and amendment of 13 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 A…

Isle of Man Government responds to concerns raised by Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce

The Isle of Man Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting businesses and targeting long-term economic stability.
Today’s announcement follows a recent member survey by the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce which raised concerns regarding the…

Highways Maintenance Charter published to support Our Island Plan

A Highways Maintenance Charter has been published in line with a commitment within Our Island Plan under the priority to create ‘An environment we can be proud of’.
This initial document is the first of its kind to be published by the Department of Inf…

Home Affairs appoints permanent Chief Officer

Dan Davies has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Home Affairs, following an open recruitment process.
Originally announced as interim CEO in July 2018 as part of a 12 month development opportunity, he has since managed …

Department for Enterprise publishes its Department Plan in support of the delivery of the Island Plan

The Department for Enterprise has today published its department plan for 2022-2023, setting out how it will contribute to Government’s vision for the Isle of Man over the next 12 months.
The document summarises the values and remit of the Department, …

Financial Sanctions: Russia

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