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News around Isle of Man

Additional funding sought for Island’s health and care services

The Department of Health and Social Care will seek approval for up to £10 million in additional funding for Manx Care at the March sitting of Tynwald.
The requested funding is in excess of the forecast £7 million overspend, and will include a contingen…

Financial Sanctions: Myanmar

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry under the Myanmar Sanctions Regime.
The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/496) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and prov…

Financial Sanctions: Libya

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry under the Libya Sanctions Regime.
The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1665) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) a…

GPs to attend virtual training session on Tuesday 8 February 2022: routine appointments unavailable

Routine GP appointments will not be available from 1pm to 6pm on the afternoon of Tuesday 8 February 2022 as GPs attend their latest education session.
This particular session has a dedicated focus on the Health and Care Transformation Programme, and i…

Financial Sanctions: Venezuela

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 20 entries under the Venezuela Sanctions Regime.
The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/135) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sancti…

Financial Sanctions: Iran (Human Rights)

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 48 entries and removal of 4 entries under the Iran (Human Rights) Sanctions Regime.
The Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/134) were made under the Sanctions a…

Five charities awarded funding for international development projects

Five charities registered in the Isle of Man will receive a total of £473,000 though the Small Grants Scheme to support international development work.
The Small Grants Scheme aims to support Isle of Man registered charities to deliver international de…

Charity receives £1.4m to help protect Syrian refugee children

UNICEF UK has been awarded £1.4 million from the Isle of Man’s International Development Fund to help create a safe environment for Syrian refugee children.
The charity will receive £1,411,431 which will be used to provide care services to 12,500 child…

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 …

Manx Care seeks the public’s views on shaping a ME/CFS and Long Covid service

A series of four public listening events will take place in February and March 2022 on the subjects of Myalgia Encephalomyelitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Long Covid, with a view to creating ME/CFS and Long Covid services within Manx Care…