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Financial Sanctions: Syria

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 2 entries in the Syria sanctions regime.
On 2 December 2021 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under r…

Chief Minister praises public for response and urges continued vigilance

The National Covid Response Group met yesterday to further evaluate the Island’s response to the Omicron variant.
Since the new measures came in at 4am Tuesday 30 November, the Island has seen a significant increase in the public taking responsibility …

Planning Application – 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 …

Second Wellbeing Partnership launches in the Isle of Man

The Island’s second Wellbeing Partnership will be officially launched next week, this time in the South.
The Southern Wellbeing Partnership will be based in Thie Rosien in Port Erin (adjacent to the Southern Group Practice and Southlands Resource Centr…

Next step in transition towards new regulatory funding model

The next step in the transition towards a new funding model for the regulation and oversight of the Island’s finance industry will be implemented on 1 April 2022.
Fees payable to the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority will increase by 20%, as set…

£9m of Further COVID Support for Businesses this Winter

The Economic Recovery Group (ERG) has announced new and extended measures to support local businesses in light of continuing pressures around COVID-19.

A grant will be offered to all businesses that have suffered a 25% downturn in the qualifying perio…

‘Superstar’ panda Kush put down following illness

An endangered panda called Kush, who was one of the Curraghs Wildlife Park’s most famous animals, has been put to sleep following a short illness.
The red panda shot to fame in recent years after escaping from his enclosure on two separate occasions be…

‘Know before you Go’ to Support Hospitality Businesses this Christmas

Individuals are being encouraged to take lateral flow tests before Christmas parties, which will help to enable events to go ahead safely, and to help minimise disruption to hospitality businesses this festive period.
As we approach the Christmas perio…

Award winning Manx food and drink available in Christmas hampers

People are being encouraged to buy a Christmas hamper packed full of delicious food and drink this Christmas and bring some Manx flavour to their table.
A number of combinations are available with produce including award winning meats, specialist chee…

Tynwald to consider funding to enable completion of IoM Ferry Terminal in Liverpool

Tynwald Members will be asked at this month’s sitting to approve additional funding of £32,621,921 to enable the completion of the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool.
The sum is required to address issues which have arisen since the project to bui…