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Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release publicises an amendment to one existing entry under the Russia sanctions regime.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/855) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) an…

Financial Sanctions: Iraq

This news release is issued to publicise the removal of an entry under the Iraq sanctions regime.
The Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/707) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and p…

Update on the COVID-19 situation in Schools

A pupil from a primary school on the Island has today tested positive for COVID-19 and the headteacher has contacted all parents/carers to update them.  The school remains open and contact tracing is underway. 
A further student attending St Ninian’s H…

Domestic Event Fund Commits Over £200,000 Towards Local Events

The Domestic Event Fund which offers local authorities, businesses, individuals and charities Island-wide financial support to develop local events, has committed to over £200,000 worth of grant funding and supported over 30 events in the last nine mo…

Government remains committed to reducing emissions from its buildings

Plans are being developed to reduce the level of carbon emissions from Government buildings. 
The work is part of the Government’s action plan setting out how the Island will achieve net zero emissions by 2050. 
The Council of Ministers has committed t…

New caterers to transform NSC café

A local caterer has been chosen to transform the café at the National Sports Centre and provide a healthy and locally sourced menu.
Riverside Limited, who already run the Sound Café and Bradda Glen in the south of the Island, will take over the café o…

Chief Constable reflects on ‘year like no other’ in Annual Report

Policing the Island and keeping the public safe in the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic saw police officers, support staff and volunteers respond to unprecedented challenges, in what the Chief Constable Gary Roberts describes as a y…

Changes to onward travel to the Isle of Man from amber list countries

From Tuesday 29 June, anyone arriving in England from an amber list country and transiting through to the Isle of Man, will no longer be required to book private COVID-19 tests in England. 
The change follows engagement on the issue between the Isle of…

Update on COVID-19 situation at St Ninian’s High School

Following a member of staff at St Ninian’s High School testing positive for COVID-19 over the weekend, a student attending the school has today tested positive for the virus.  Contact tracing is continuing. 
Following advice from Public Health, St Nini…

Smooth transition to new homes for Corrin residents

A focused, professional approach to helping residents at Corrin Memorial Home find places at other homes in the Island is ensuring a smooth and swift transition for all, with wrap-around support.   
It is planned that the 15 remaining residents at Corr…