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No change to COVID-19 measures but situation remains under review

There are no plans at this stage for further changes to measures brought in last week to slow the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, but the situation remains under review. 
It follows a meeting of the National COVID Response Group today where …

Publication List 10.12.21

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 …

National strategy helping to tackle bribery and corruption

Good progress is being made on the implementation of a national strategy to respond to the threats posed by bribery and corruption. 
The Anti-Bribery and Corruption Project, operating from the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terro…

Department for Enterprise Seeks Partners for 2022 Graduate Fair

The Department for Enterprise has announced plans to host a Graduate Fair in 2022, which will highlight the breadth and diversity of the Island’s economy and the opportunities available for graduates.
Applications are sought for partner businesses who …

Second Wellbeing Partnership launches in the Isle of Man

Photo: (l-r) Adrian Tomkinson (Wellbeing Partnership Manager – Manx Care), Wiktoria Bartlett (Southern Wellbeing Partnership Referral Co-Ordinator – Manx Care), Hon. Lawrie Hooper MHK, Minister for the Department of Health and Social Care
The Island’s…

Businesses reminded of registration requirements

Businesses that provide, or advertise as offering, certain services without first being registered with the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority could face a penalty of up to £5,000.
The Authority is seeking to raise awareness of the issue after de…

Meet the Ministers ‘Our Island Plan’ events on Tuesday postponed due to yellow weather warning

Two events that were due to take place tomorrow (Tuesday 7 December) have been postponed due to yellow weather warning with severe gales and gusts of up to 70mph expected.
The North and West ‘Meet the Ministers’ events were due to take place at Ramsey …

First step for online booking of COVID-19 vaccination boosters

Older adults in the Island are among the first to use a new system for booking vaccination booster jabs online, which has gone live today.
The system offers Manx residents a convenient way to book their slot at the Chester St Vaccination Clinic, while …