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Financial Sanctions: Central African Republic

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 1 entry under the Central African Republic Sanctions Regime.
On 21 December 2021 the United Nations Security Council 2127 Sanctions Committee concerning Central African Republic added one entry t…

People invited to take part in first ever Isle of Man Fitness Day

People of all abilities and ages are encouraged to dig out their gym kit and take part in the first ever Isle of Man Fitness Day next month.
Building exercise into a daily routine can help people lead happier and healthier lives and have a positive imp…

Licence to explore Manx waters for oil and gas is extended

A four-month extension has been granted to a company searching for oil and gas in Manx territorial waters.
The Department of Infrastructure originally issued Crogga Limited with a Seaward Production Innovative Licence in October 2018.
Such licenses are…

Rebate for gas customers following loan adjustment by Isle of Man Government

A rebate of at least £58 will be paid to thousands of Manx Gas customers early next year as the result of an agreement by the Isle of Man Government to adjust loans it holds with Manx Utilities. 
The arrangement has been established following a decisio…

Islander’s urged to take personal responsibility in managing COVID with new self-testing measures

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK last night announced changes to the Island’s response to COVID, including a move towards maximising the self-management of testing across the community. 
New evidence shows that the Omicron variant is extremely transmis…

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 20 December 2021

Good evening.
You will all be aware by now of the rapid spread of COVID infections across the United Kingdom and further afield caused by the recently identified Omicron variant.
You will also recall that we announced additional protective measures on …

Christmas and New Year 2021/2022: Your healthcare – where to go and get help if you need it

Manx Care is highlighting the availability of health and care services over Christmas and New Year by signposting the opening times of key services across the festive period. 
It is encouraging members of the public to consider which service is most ap…

OECD update on future of global taxation is welcomed

The OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) published 20 December 2021 provided more detail on part of its new two-pillar solution to reform international taxation rules. 
The Model Rules relate to Pillar Two of the sol…

Labour market report for November 2021

The latest labour market report, compiled and published by the Economic Affairs team at the Cabinet Office, shows the number of people registered unemployed was 293 for November 2021.
The figure decreased by 33 persons from the previous month (October …

Pregnant women strongly encouraged to get the COVID vaccine

Pregnant woman are being urged to get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 following the publication of further evidence providing reassurance on the safety of the jab.
The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows good outcomes fo…