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News around Isle of Man

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise a webinar on sanctions relating to Russia.
A webinar will be hosted by UK government officials to help organisations understand the recent changes to sanctions relating to Russia. You will have the opportunity t…

Sanctions: Russia

The Treasury advises that the Russia Sanctions (Application) (No.4) Regulations 2022 [SD 2022/0117] came into operation on 14 March 2022, which apply the provisions of the following United Kingdom statutory instrument relating to Russia financial and t…

Helicopter emergency medical and transfer service trial begins

A six-month trial of the Isle of Man’s enhanced emergency air bridge is now underway.
The new Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) aims to take patients who are seriously ill or who have suffered a major trauma from the Isle of Man directly to …

Home Affairs publish delivery plan for Island vision

The Department of Home Affairs has published its draft delivery plan for 2022-2023, setting out how the Department will contribute to Government’s vision for the Isle of Man over the next 12 months.
The plan outlines how the Department will achieve th…

Financial Sanctions: Iran (Nuclear)

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry under the Iran (Nuclear) Sanctions Regime.
The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/461) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the…

Financial Sanctions: Counter-Terrorism (International)

This news release is issued to publicise amendments to 15 entries under the Counter-Terrorism (International) Sanctions Regime.
The Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/573) were made under the Sanctions and…

Financial Sanctions: Counter-Terrorism (Domestic)

This news release is issued to publicise amendment to 1 entry under the Counter-Terrorism (Domestic) Sanctions Regime.
The Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/577) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering …

Think carefully about bringing visitors to outpatient appointments

Manx Care is encouraging patients to think carefully about whether they bring someone with them to outpatient appointments, preferring patients to attend alone unless under exceptional circumstances, so that social distancing can be maintained. 
Outpat…

Manx Care confirms Noble’s Hospital is under pressure

Due to the current level of community spread of Covid-19 within the Isle of Man, Manx Care has confirmed it will be reopening the Covid ward at Noble’s Hospital. At this time it is hoped to maintain all outpatient clinics plus its elective programmes b…

Government exploring further humanitarian support for those fleeing Ukraine

Government exploring further humanitarian support for those fleeing Ukraine
The Ukraine Relief Committee met this morning to assess the Ukraine refugee situation and explore the next steps the Isle of Man will take in supporting those fleeing the confl…