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News around Isle of Man

Financial Sanctions: Syria

This news release is issued to publicise the removal of one entry under the Syria sanctions regime.
The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/792) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) an…

UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man launches new strategy

A strategy published today by UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man will benefit the economy, environment and community.
‘Working Together for a Sustainable Future’ is published by the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Stakeholder Partnership Group.
It sets out the …

Financial Sanctions: Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regime

This news release is issued to publicise a correction to two entries under the Global Anti-Corruption sanctions regime. 
The Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions (Isle of Man) Order 2021 extended with modifications, the United Kingdom’s Global Anti-Corrupt…

LoveIOM Gift Card Announced, to Provide Boost to the Island’s Domestic Economy

The Economic Recovery Group has announced an incentive which will encourage spending within the domestic economy, and provide more than £0.55million in direct consumer-based incentives to Isle of Man based businesses.
The LoveIOM Gift Card will be laun…

Older teens invited to register for COVID-19 vaccination

The UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has announced that young people aged 16 and 17 should be offered a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The JCVI’s advice for 16 and 17-year olds follows an assessment of the benefits and risks of…

Crab and lobster minimum landing size set to increase

The minimum size of crabs and lobsters caught in Isle of Man waters will increase on 1 September 2021 as part of measures to ensure the long-term future of the fishery.
It comes after Tynwald backed proposals put forward by the Department of Environmen…

Government takes steps to spur urban regeneration in Douglas and Onchan

Efforts by the Government to drive regeneration and investment in parts of Douglas and Onchan have taken a step forward with the publication of feasibility studies for five urban areas.
It follows the completion of the Area Plan for the East and the de…

Lantern and balloon release ban can safeguard wildlife

A ban on the outdoor release of sky lanterns and helium balloonswill safeguard wildlife, combat litter and prevent avoidable fires.
The Sky Lanterns and Balloons Prohibition Bill 2020 gained Royal Assent in July and means the sale and supply of the Chi…

Notice to Importers and Exporters on new trade sanctions imposed on the Republic of Belarus

The United Kingdom Government has issued two new notices providing further details on new trade sanctions imposed on the Republic of Belarus.
Notice to Importers 2952: Belarus import sanctions i.e. import prohibitions in force on certain goods originat…

Three deaths from COVID-19

Three people have died as a result of COVID-19, two of whom were patients at Noble’s Hospital.
Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK said: “This is extremely sad news. On behalf of the Government, I extend my sincere condolences to friends and family.”