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Manx charities to benefit from £657,000 stored in dormant bank accounts

Manx charities are set to benefit from a windfall of £657,000 as a result of banks releasing money left in accounts untouched for at least 15 years.
More than £4 million has been received by the Treasury following the introduction of new legislation, a…

Economic Recovery Group Announce Further ‘Transition Payment’ to Support Hospitality Sector

The Economic Recovery Group has announced that further support will be provided to the Island’s hospitality sector, in light of the continued impact of ongoing border restrictions. 
The Business Premises Support Scheme – which is a grant payment based …

Statement on meeting of G7 finance ministers and central bank governors

The Isle of Man Government acknowledges today’s commitment by the finance ministers and central bank governors of the G7 to a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% as well as an equitable solution on where taxation should be paid by multinational co…

Notice to Exporters of Military Goods

An export licence is needed before the export of controlled military goods, software and technology and items on the UK dual-use list from the Isle of Man to another country outside the UK.
The controls apply to:

Persons in the Isle of Man;
A body cor…

Consultation opens on temporary one-way route in Castletown

Feedback is being sought on proposals to make Castle Street in Castletown one-way north-bound for up to 12 months to enable building work to take place on Derby House.
The property owner has asked for permission to place scaffolding in the highway for…

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 …

Move in location for vaccination appointments in July

More than 2,000 vaccination appointments at the end of the current vaccination programme are to be moved from the airport hub to the Chester Street hub in Douglas.
With the Island moving to living in a world with COVID-19 and border restrictions set to…

Parents invited to apply for pre-school credit

Parents of children who turn four in the next school year can apply for £3,420 to help with their education through the pre-school credit scheme.
The credit can be spent with registered providers who offer pre-school places, including childminders, and…

Approval sought for Government debt issue

The Treasury Minister has today confirmed his intention to ask Tynwald to approve a Government debt issue of up to £400m to take place this year, subject to market conditions.
The debt issue will have at its heart a £160m refinancing of the Isle of Man…

Isle of Man Sports Awards: Golfer and equestrian star win top prizes

 
Golfer Tom Gandy and equestrian star Yasmin Ingham have been crowned Isle of Man sportsman and sportswoman of the year for 2020.
Both were recognised at the Isle of Man Sports Awards, sponsored by Microgaming Play It Forward, held in front of fans at…