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News around Isle of Man

Green Living Grant Scheme Open for Applications

The Green Living Grant Scheme opened for applications today (Friday 1 October 2021) following Tynwald approval in July 2021.
The Scheme has been created to assist Island residents with the reduction of carbon emissions and household energy bills, and p…

£9m project delivers firm footing for Isle of Man Airport

A £9 million project to strengthen and resurface large areas of the taxiway, aircraft parking stands and cross runway at Isle of Man Airport has been completed on time and within budget. 
More than 45,000 hours were worked during the project which too…

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 …

Financial Sanctions: Syria

This news release is issued to publicise the delisting of 5 names from the Syria sanctions regime.
On 30 September 2021 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under…

Financial Sanctions: Russia General Licence

General licence – IOM/2021/RUS001
The Treasury has the power to issue General Licences for financial and trade sanctions regimes under a number of Regulations.
On 30 September 2021, the Treasury issued General Licence IOM/2021/RUS001 under regulation 6…

Appointment-only vaccination clinics for 12 – 15 year olds

Island-wide vaccination clinics are being held next weekend for young people aged 12-15 to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
The clinics will be open for this age group to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on:

Saturday 9 October, 9:30am – 12pm – Chester…

Former student to become principal at University College Isle of Man

A local woman will return to the Island next year to lead a college she attended as a student.
Jesamine Kelly will take over from Jo Petty as principal at University College Isle of Man (UCM) who is moving to a new role at the Department for Education …

NSC flumes, leisure pool and splash zone nearing completion

The wait is nearly over for people keen to enjoy the much anticipated flumes, revamped leisure pool and indoor splash zone at the National Sports Centre. 
The final stage will get under way on Tuesday 5 October and will require all swimming facilities …

Deadline for submitting personal income tax returns now just a few days away

There are now just a few days to go until the 6 October 2021 deadline for the submission of personal income tax returns.
Submitting online is already the preferred method for the majority of Isle of Man residents this year.
Visit services.gov.im to fin…

Sir John Lorimer to be sworn in as Island’s next Lieutenant Governor

Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer, the next Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, and his wife Lady Philippa Lorimer arrived on the Island last night.
They were formally greeted at Government House by the First Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls His H…