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Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 2 entries under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Regime.
The following entries have been added to the consolidated list and are now subject to an asset freeze:

Ashraf AL-QIZANI (Group ID…

Building experts to deliver webinar on Island’s built heritage

UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man is to host a webinar on the Island’s built heritage next month.
Mann Made: Built Heritage and a Sustainable Future takes place between 1pm-2.30pm on Wednesday 9 February and is free to attend.
The webinar will be presented …

Businesses gain UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man accreditation

Businesses in the Isle of Man have gained a UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man accreditation after taking part in training in sustainable practices.
UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man joined up with the Department for Enterprise, Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce, O…

Chief Minister pays tribute to John Quinn QC

The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has paid tribute to John Quinn QC, the Island’s Attorney General.
The Chief Minister said:

“The outpouring of tributes to John from across our Island community is testament to the high esteem in which he was held b…

Vaccinations continue apace in 2022

Island residents are being urged to come forward for the COVID-19 jabs they’re eligible for – and start 2022 with the best protection from serious illness caused by the virus.
As the virus continues to circulate in our community it highlights the impor…

NSC flume out of action while slide is assessed

One of the two slides in the leisure pool at the National Sports Centre has been temporarily closed to allow for further assessment.
The closure follows concerns which emerged just before Christmas, that a swimmer’s exit from the flume is not always as…

Schools to continue with proportionate protective measures in the New Year

Students will be welcomed back to classrooms across the Island on Tuesday 4 January 2022 for face-to-face teaching to continue.
All educational settings will continue to have proportionate mitigations in place to reduce the risks of COVID-19 while it i…

Her Majesty The Queen’s New Year Honours List 2022

Government House is pleased to announce that Her Majesty The Queen has recognised three people in the Isle of Man in the 2022 New Year Honours List, which is published on 31 December 2021.
Mr Colin Leather MBE
Colin Leather has dedicated the majority o…

Manx Care maternity services

Manx Care would like to reassure expectant mothers that, while there are changes to visiting policies and clinics/services across many healthcare settings, all ante and postnatal services are continuing with midwives continuing to offer support and adv…