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Temporary suspension of elective surgery at Noble’s Hospital

Elective operations which were due to take place at Noble’s today and tomorrow (14 & 15 October) are being re-scheduled to allow for the installation of essential new equipment in the operating theatres.
Patients whose operations have had to be pos…

Isle of Man Sport Aid Academy welcomes 115 young athletes

More than 100 Young Manx athletes, aged 13 – 16, have been selected to take part in the Isle of Man Sport Aid Academy 2021 – 2024 programme.
The Academy will provide those young athletes with support, guidance, workshops and educational events to help…

Cummal Mooar residents celebrate its 40th anniversary

Thirty four residents at Ramsey’s Cummal Mooar got together last week to celebrate the residential care home’s 40th anniversary.
The party was attended by all residents, their carers, members of Manx Care’s Executive Leadership Team and Social Care di…

Interim Airport Director appointed

The Isle of Man Government is pleased to announce that Paul Clarkson will be re-joining Isle of Man Airport on Monday 25 October to act as Interim Airport Director.
Paul possesses a wealth of experience and working knowledge of the airport after servin…

Statement on meeting of OECD/G20 inclusive framework on BEPS

The OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting has announced agreement between 136 member jurisdictions – including the Isle of Man – on the final components and an implementation plan for a new two-pillar solution to reform inter…

Alfred Cannan appointed as Isle of Man’s Chief Minister

Hon Alfred Cannan MHK has been appointed as the Isle of Man’s Chief Minister following a resolution at a special sitting of the House of Keys today.
Mr Cannan, who has been a member of the House of Keys since 2011, has served as the Isle of Man’s Trea…

Disclosure of Avoidance Schemes for VAT and other indirect taxes

The way avoidance schemes for VAT and other indirect taxes are notified to the Treasury is being reformed from 1 November 2021.
From this date the primary responsibility for disclosing schemes to the Treasury will be on scheme promoters. 
Any arrangeme…

Statement on meeting of OECD/G20 inclusive framework on BEPS

The OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting has announced agreement between 136 member jurisdictions – including the Isle of Man – on the final components and an implementation plan for a new two-pillar solution to reform inter…

Consent process for COVID-19 booster vaccinations

Relatives and carers of people who cannot give informed consent for their Covid-19 booster vaccination are reminded that a ‘best interest’ declaration from their GP will be needed before a top-up jab can be given.
Consent for someone’s vaccination cann…

LoveIOM Gift Card Scheme now open for merchant applications from within the hospitality sector

The LoveIOM Gift Card Scheme, is now open for merchant applications from the hospitality sector. The scheme was introduced in August by the Economic Recovery Group (ERG), as a new initiative to encourage additional spending to support the economy. Over…