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News around Isle of Man

Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 1 entry under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Regime.
On 23 November 2021 the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee added one entry to its Sancti…

LoveIOM hospitality gift card goes on presale today

The LoveIOM Gift Card, an initiative that rewards consumers for spending in local hospitality businesses, will be available to purchase from today. The initiative has been launched to encourage residents and businesses to give the gift of local this C…

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 …

Make the right choice to get home this festive season

Making sure you get home safely over Christmas and New Year is the focus of the seasonal safety campaign this winter.
Whether it’s dinner with friends, a night out revelling or quiet drinks in, the Isle of Man Constabulary and bus vannin have joined f…

Landing card reminder ahead of festive travel

Visitors travelling to the Isle of Man over the festive period are reminded that they must complete a landing form before they arrive.
Regardless of entry status, anyone jetting off for some winter sun, Christmas shopping or visiting relatives must sub…

Tax bill payments due on 6 January 2022

Payments of any outstanding amounts for 2020/21 personal tax assessments and 2021/22 payment on account notices are due on 6 January 2022.
There are several ways to pay tax bills, including an online service payment facility which allows people to avoi…

GPs to attend Education Session on 7 December: routine appointments unavailable

Routine GP appointments will not be available from 1pm to 6pm on Tuesday 7 December 2021 as GPs attend their latest education session.
This particular session has a dedicated focus on Adult Safeguarding.  GPs must keep abreast of issues and updates rel…

Psychology teacher scoops Biosphere art award

A local teacher has won an award for her ‘unique and fascinating’ artwork which celebrates the Isle of Man’s UNESCO Biosphere status.
The Island became the world’s only entire nation to be awarded the status five years ago due to its rich biodiversity…

App launched to help road users Report a Problem

Reporting a problem on the Island’s roads is now easier to do following the launch of a dedicated app.
The Report a Problem service allows members of the public to report infrastructure and highways-related defects such as potholes, missing signage and…

Health and Lifestyle Survey opens to all

Public Health Isle of Man has announced that the 2021 Health and Lifestyle Survey is now open to anyone who wishes to take part.
An invitation to complete the survey was sent to 7,000 households randomly selected from the publicly available property da…