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News around Isle of Man

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 8 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…

Parents of 5 – 11 year olds invited to register their child for COVID-19 vaccine

Parents of young children aged 5 – 11 are invited to come forward and register their child for the COVID-19 vaccination to allow the team to plan the rollout accordingly. 
Last week the Isle of Man announced that the vaccine programme will follow the l…

Students to help businesses adopt sustainable practices

An initiative will give University College Isle of Man (UCM) students the opportunity to work with businesses and help them become more sustainable. 
The Biosphere Sustainability Student Placement Scheme will provide the opportunity to local businesse…

Financial Sanctions: Somalia

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 1 entry under the Somalia Sanctions Regime.
The Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/642) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act)…

Seasonal Worker Visa Now Available For Hospitality Sector

Changes to the existing Worker Migrant visa have been announced, with the introduction of a Worker (Seasonal) Migrant visa for local hospitality businesses. The route was introduced directly in response to the needs of the sector and requests from the …

Manx Care confirms waiting list reduction plans across a further seven clinical specialisms

Manx Care is able to confirm details of how it will begin to reduce waiting lists across a further seven clinical specialisms, following the recent confirmation of plans to reduce its cataract waiting list. 
Medefer will deliver virtual telemedicine ou…

Potential for damage and travel disruption from Storm Franklin

An amber weather warning has been issued for Storm Franklin which will see the Island face high winds and severe gales overnight Sunday into Monday which could peak with gusts of 65 – 70mph. 
Franklin will be the third storm to hit the Isle of Man over…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 3 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) …

Financial Sanctions: Belarus

This news release is issued to publicise the amendments of 2 entries to the Belarus sanctions regime.
The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/600) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the S…

Karen Malone appointed as new DHSC Chief Officer

Karen Malone has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Department Health and Social Care on a permanent basis.
In July 2019 she was appointed as Deputy CEO in DHSC, and from 9 January 2022 has been acting as Interim CEO.
Lawrie Hooper…