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Island aims to reduce 45% greenhouse gas emissions by 2035

Climate change regulations which set an interim greenhouse gas reduction target of 45% by 2035 will go before the March sitting of Tynwald for approval.
The interim target is a statutory requirement of the Climate Change Act 2021, which commits the Isl…

Independent review of island legal services begins

Lord Edward Garnier QC, with support from the Department of Home Affairs, has begun a full review of legal services in the Isle of Man.
The review follows a report from the Tynwald Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee in November 2020…

Advice issued following cyber-attack on Strix

The Isle of Man Government’s Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance (OCSIA) has issued advice following a suspected cyber-attack of Russian origin on Isle of Man based Strix Group plc.
From research conducted by OCSIA, and information made …

Triskelion Way will lead ferry travellers to Liverpool terminal

The road leading to the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool has been named Triskelion Way by Liverpool City Council.
The name was chosen to mark the journey being taken by passengers travelling to and from Manx shores while acknowledging the Island…

Isle of Man Government to divest itself of Russian assets

Treasury Minister David Ashford MBE MHK has confirmed the Isle of Man Government has issued instructions to its investment managers to divest any Russian assets held in light of the conflict in Ukraine.
Minister Ashford said:

‘In view of the ongoing m…

Final Call for Domestic Event Fund Applications

The Domestic Event Fund has so far paid out over £275,000 supporting 56 event applications, and encouraged over 215,000 people to attend unique events taking place in towns and villages across the Island.
Since the Domestic Event Fund, an initiative su…

Six Month Extension for Tesco Bank Credit Card Customers

Following the recent decision by Tesco Bank plc to write to existing island customers giving notice of that they were withdrawing credit card services, the Department for Enterprise initiated direct contact with Tesco Bank to better understand their ra…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 2 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 Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) a…

Export Notice: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise Notice to Exporters NTE 2022/03: licence suspensions and OGELs revised.
On 28 February 2022 the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has suspended all extant export licences for dual-use items to Russia. This includ…

Chief Minister sets out support for those fleeing Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has this morning announced support for the people of Ukraine as well as setting out further action against Russia. 
The Chief Minister said:

‘The Isle of Man Government condemns the actions of Russian President Vla…