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News around Isle of Man

Get your COVID Pass in time for travel in the New Year

Island residents planning overseas travel in the New Year are reminded to register for their NHS COVID Pass in good time – and ensure they can fulfil all necessary requirements for their trip.
The pass allows Isle of Man residents to show their vaccina…

Booster rollout ramping up ahead of Christmas

A major expansion in the Island’s rollout of booster jabs is underway. From this Saturday (18 Dec) top-up jabs will be available to all adults aged 40 and over and those in at-risk groups.
Walk-in clinics have been organised at the Chester Street vacci…

Planning Applications – Publication List

In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A …

Covid-19 PCR testing centre appointment time

Manx Care are asking the public to arrive as close as possible to their allocated PCR test time.
Manx Care staff are experiencing huge numbers of people turning up outside their scheduled appointment times which is causing significant issues and longer…

Social Security: changes to payment dates and opening hours over Christmas period

Customers should note that the Social Security offices at Markwell House in Market Street, Douglas, will be closed on:

Monday 27 December 2021
Tuesday 28 December 2021
Wednesday 29 December 2021
Monday 3 January 2022

There will also be no face-to-fac…

People asked to check toys are safe for children

People are being reminded to check toys are safe for children by looking at the safety standard symbols.
The Office of Fair Trading is asking the public to be vigilant when wrapping Christmas presents and pay attention to any warnings or symbols follow…

Christmas holiday voucher scheme approved

Parents and carers of children who are registered for free school meals in the Isle of Man will receive vouchers to spend on groceries during the Christmas holidays.
The Christmas Holiday Food Voucher Scheme 2021, which will help more than 2,000 childr…

12 to 17 year olds vaccine clinic cancelled to further increase booster rollout

The vaccine clinic that was due to be held this weekend for 12 to17 year olds to receive a COVID vaccine is now cancelled.
Instead, the clinic will be used to offer COVID booster vaccines to eligible adults in an attempt to increase the number of indiv…

Royal assent for Liquor Licensing and Public Entertainments Act

Royal Assent for the Liquor Licensing and Public Entertainments Act 2021 has this week been announced in Tynwald (Tuesday 14 December).
It is an ‘enabling’ Act, providing the basis for a modern and adaptable licensing regime in the Isle of Man which is…

Closure of Government Offices over Christmas / New Year Period

Members of the public are asked to note that most Government Offices will be closed on the following days over the Christmas and New Year period:

Monday 27 December 2021 (Christmas Day equivalent)
Tuesday 28 December 2021 (Boxing Day equivalent)
Wedne…