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News around Isle of Man

Pregnant women encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccine

Midwives and healthcare professionals on the Island are encouraging women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy to register for the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves from the virus.
This push comes as the UK’s Chief Midwife urges expectant mot…

Call for communities to get together for Biosphere Bee in 2022

UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man is inviting individuals and organisations to take part in a series of Island wide sustainable picnics next year known as The Biosphere Bee Community Picnic 2022. 
Groups will be able to plan their own sustainable picnic to …

Residential design guide updated with strong references to climate change

A guidance document that helps people designing houses and extensions in the Isle of Man has been updated, with more emphasis on environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity and active travel.
The Isle of Man Government is committed to re…

More than 1,200 students set to receive grades

More than 1,200 pupils will receive their A-level and GCSE grades in the Isle of Man this month, despite the cancellation of all exams due to the global health emergency. 
Results for Year 11 and 13 students have been obtained by schools using a range…

Advice on face coverings strengthened for crowded and enclosed spaces

The Council of Ministers has recently reviewed the position and guidance on the use of face coverings. 
In recent weeks there has been a visible increase in the use of face coverings by the public across a range of settings.  Whilst face coverings rema…

Isle of Man In Numbers 2021

Did you know that the average house price in the Isle of Man in 2020 was £313,192? Or that the year saw 660 births and 9,100 calls to 999? 
These fascinating facts are among the wealth of statistics contained in Isle of Man In Numbers 2021, a comprehen…

Kirk Michael’s red zebras to address community and TT safety needs

Red-and-black zebra crossings are being installed in Kirk Michael in response to community wishes for more formal pedestrian crossings, while accommodating Isle of Man TT safety requirements. 
The work is included as part of a maintenance project which…

Travellers reminded to check if proof of vaccination letters will be accepted

Isle of Man residents who have requested proof of vaccination letters from Manx Care are being reminded that they must check whether the letter will be accepted by their travel provider and country of entry. 
The proof of vaccination letters were intro…

Flexible working allows department office share

A more flexible approach to working since the pandemic will allow two departments to share one of the Island’s most eco-friendly offices, in a move that will save tax payers’ money and contribute to reducing Government’s carbon emissions.
The Departme…

Climate change: Tynwald backs scheme to make homes more energy efficient

A scheme that will help reduce carbon emissions and household bills by helping people make properties more energy efficient will come into effect on 1 October.
The Green Living Grant scheme was approved by Tynwald on Thursday, and is part of Governmen…