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Isle of Man Transport adopts Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme

Isle of Man Transport has adopted the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme as part of its ongoing commitment to making travelling around the Island accessible to all.
The international scheme includes the identifier of a sunflower – in the form of a la…

Update – Public Sector Pensions Cost Sharing for active members of the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 and Teachers Superannuation Order 2011

Public Sector Pensions (Cost Sharing) Scheme 2020
As part of the ongoing programme to ensure that the island’s unfunded public sector pension schemes remain sustainable into the future, the PSPA established a cost sharing mechanism as the means by whic…

Tobacco Duty Rate increases

This news release is issued to draw attention to an increase in duty rates for tobacco products from 6pm on 27 October 2021.  These changes will be implemented by the Tobacco Products Duty Act 1986 (Amendment) Order 2021 [SD 2021/0437].
The rates of mo…

Appointments to Government departments, boards and public bodies

A number of Members of Tynwald have been appointed to serve as members of government departments, statutory boards, and other public bodies.  A small number of further appointments are still under consideration.
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK said:

Book your connectVILLAGES trip with new MANNgo app

Booking a journey on a connectVILLAGES bus service is now easier following the launch of the MANNgo mobile app.
From today, passengers can download the app which will enable them to book a trip and also track their bus’s movements, both for pick-ups a…

Bonfire builders asked to consider what they burn

Bonfire builders are urged not to burn hazardous materials which can cause toxic smoke and pose a serious health risk to people, pets and wildlife. 
Although household bonfires are not illegal, it is an offence to burn domestic or commercial waste whi…

Financial Sanctions: Libya

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 1 entry under the Libya Sanctions Regime.
On 26 October 2021 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List.  This list provides details of those designated under …

Labour market report for September 2021

The latest labour market report, compiled and published by the Economic Affairs team at the Cabinet Office, shows the number of people registered unemployed was 365 in September 2021, a reduction of 30 compared with the previous month.
The number of re…

Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival boosts local economy

This year’s Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival was worth an estimated £365,000 to the Manx economy, according to a research report.
The Marketing Partnership gathered information from 224 visitors and 28 exhibitors at September’s event which showca…