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News around Isle of Man

Science and History course switch follows exam board review

Secondary schools in the Isle of Man will switch to a different science and history examination system from September, following a review of IGCSE and GCSE courses.
Led by senior school leaders and subject specialists, the review represents a new way o…

Financial Sanctions: Russia General Licence amendment

General licence – IOM/2022/RUS002
The Treasury has the power to issue General Licences for financial and trade sanctions regimes under a number of Regulations.
On 22 March 2022, the Treasury amended General Licence IOM/2022/RUS002 under regulation 64 o…

Manx Care’s Covid-19 swabbing centre – The Crookall Centre, Kensington Road, Douglas – Reminder

Manx Care’s Covid-19 PCR testing/swabbing centre is operating from The Crookall Centre, Kensington Road, Douglas (the old Finch Hill GP surgery) and not from its former base at the TT Grandstand on Glencrutchery Road in Douglas. No further testing is b…

Felicitas Solutions Limited – Cancellation of Moneylenders registration

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading hereby gives notice that the registration of Felicitas Solutions Limited under the Moneylenders Act 1991 has been cancelled at the request of the Company with effect from 22 March 2022.

Submit your views on the Draft Childcare Strategy

A public consultation has been launched for the draft Childcare Strategy, seeking feedback from parents, carers, employers, formal and informal childcare providers, and all relevant stakeholders on the actions outlined in the draft Childcare Strategy.

Spring booster vaccine campaign to begin on Island

The Spring booster campaign recently advised by the UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) will commence on Island on 28 March, with appointment letters being sent to those who meet the criteria for the second booster.
Those eligib…

Application for Restoration – 1931 Act Companies

List of Companies for which a Notice has been issued under section 273B (1) of the Companies Act 1931
The Companies Acts 1931 to 2004
List of Companies that have applied for Restoration
Pursuant to Section 273b(I) of The Companies Act 1931
The Departme…

Maternity Care Assistant returns for Midwife training at Noble’s

Manx Care’s Maternity Unit is pleased to welcome back a valued member of the team.
Jess Roberts was previously a Maternity Care Assistant at Noble’s Hospital, and returned late last year to commence her training as a Midwife.
Jess will be the first Man…

Short-term future of regional swimming pools secured

The short-term future of the Isle of Man’s regional swimming pools has been secured.
The decision, which has been made possible following support from Treasury and the Council of Ministers, will allow the Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DE…

Food and drink producers handed recipe for marketing success

Local food and drink producers are invited to take part in a series of marketing masterclasses designed to help boost their brand and customer reach.
The four workshops, developed in association with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture’…