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News around Isle of Man

Chief Executive of Department of Infrastructure stands down

After 21 years of service, Nick Black has decided to leave Isle of Man Government with immediate effect. Nick is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Infrastructure, a post he has held for more than eight years.
Nick had previousl…

Walk-in clinic for COVID vaccine tomorrow

A walk-in clinic offering the COVID vaccine will be available tomorrow (6 November 2021) in an attempt to offer more of the eligible population increased protection against the virus.
The clinic, held at Chester Street vaccine hub in Douglas between 12…

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 …

Paris Agreement: Isle of Man secures inclusion in landmark climate agreement

A landmark agreement, which underpins the United Nation’s crucial COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, will be extended to the Isle of Man after successful talks with the UK. 
The Paris Agreement united almost all the world’s nations – for the first time – …

Paris Agreement: Isle of Man secures inclusion in landmark climate agreement

A landmark agreement, which underpins the United Nation’s crucial COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, will be extended to the Isle of Man after successful talks with the UK. 
The Paris Agreement united almost all the world’s nations – for the first time – …

Delay proposed to Employed Person’s Allowance changes

Tynwald Members will be asked at January’s sitting to approve a further six-month delay to changes to rules around Employed Person’s Allowance (EPA). 
The changes were approved by Tynwald in May 2019 and were due to come into effect in June 2020 before…

Clinical Director to discuss cancer services at public event

Manx Care’s Clinical Director of Cancer Services will be the guest speaker at an Isle of Man Cancer Services User Forum (CSUF) event next week.
Professor Partha Vaiude will give a talk at the Palace Hotel in Douglas on the diagnosis and treatment for t…

Incentives for landlords to engage early and join voluntary registration scheme

Landlords are being encouraged to join the Voluntary Landlord Registration Scheme, in preparation for a mandatory register being introduced next year.
The benefits of joining the scheme while it is voluntary include:

Free registration for the first fi…

Coin set celebrates women’s historic first votes in 1881

A collection of four coins has been launched to commemorate the 140th anniversary of women being granted the right to vote in the Isle of Man.
The development led to the Island being recognised as the first nation in the world to give women the right …

Inflation Report: September 2021

The latest inflation report, compiled and published by the Economic Affairs team at the Cabinet Office, shows inflation stood at 5.0% for September 2021.
A summary and the full report are available on the Inflation page.