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News around Isle of Man

Update on restrictions in Manx Care homes

Important notice – Southlands Units closure, minimal restrictions at all other Manx Care homes
An outbreak of COVID-19 has been identified at Southlands, and whilst it is recognised that visiting in a vital support mechanism for residents, it is our du…

Registration opens for Biosphere Bee Community Picnic 2022

UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man is inviting individuals and organisations to plan sustainable picnics that will link people with nature, promote local produce and enhance wellbeing and connectivity.
The Biosphere Bee Community Picnic 2022 will run from Ap…

Sign up for online tax services and save time

More and more people are using Online Services for a range of reasons, including searching for jobs, paying rates and utility bills or applying for licences. 
One of the most popular ways to use Online Services is to submit personal income tax returns…

GP staff training sessions being held on Thursday afternoon

In addition to the GP education session being held on Thursday (16 September 2021), a number of practices will be holding a training afternoon for all staff between 1pm to 6pm. 
The sessions will be held in three individual practices with the focus on …

Isle of Man Railways season continues through October

The Isle of Man Steam Railway, Manx Electric Railway and Snaefell Mountain Railway will continue to run until the end of October, serving passengers five days a week.
Director of Transport Services Ian Longworth said:

‘Thank you for supporting the rai…

Temporary closure to NSC pool

The NSC Pool has closed from 12 noon today (13 September) to facilitate some of the ongoing flumes replacement works. These works are unable to take place whilst the pool is in use.
The situation will be reviewed as the works progress, the pool is curr…

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 10 September 2021

Good afternoon,
I am joined at the podium today by the Minister for Health and Social Care and also online by our Director of Public Health.
It has been a few weeks since I last updated you on the COVID-19 situation on our Island, and the gap between b…

New ‘Isle of Man Resident Pathway’ removes requirement for testing and isolation

Border controls that are currently in place for Isle of Man residents will be eased from Thursday 16 September, as part of the Council of Ministers commitment to restoring unrestricted travel between the Island and the British Isles once the majority o…

Further deaths from COVID-19 confirmed

A review of death certificates since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic has identified 10 deaths that are now classed as COVID-19 related, taking the total number of COVID-related deaths in the Isle of Man to 48.
More than 1,400 death certificates goin…