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News around Isle of Man

Financial Sanctions: Belarus

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against Belarus.
The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/600) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions …

Financial Sanctions: Syria

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment to one existing 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 Sancti…

Light Blue Book details financial impact of pandemic

The Isle of Man Government’s Detailed Accounts 2020/21 will be laid before Tynwald at this month’s sitting.
Commonly known as the Light Blue Book, the document presents the financial outturn of the accounting period for the year ended 31 March 2021, an…

Financial Sanctions: Syria

This news release is issued to publicise the delisting 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) …

Financial Sanctions: Belarus

This news release is issued to publicise the delisting of one entry under the Belarus sanctions regime.
The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/600) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the…

North American Manx Awards: Young people recognised for outstanding cultural contribution

Students who made an outstanding contribution to Manx culture last year have been recognised by the North American Manx Association (NAMA). 
The North American Manx Awards honour the achievements of children and young people in areas such as language,…

Ramsey Town Commissioners to take on management of Government housing stock in Bride

Ramsey Town Commissioners is the latest local authority to sign up to a pilot scheme to manage and maintain Government-owned public sector housing stock.
The Commissioners will take responsibility for the provision of day-to-day housing services for al…

Bookings open for the CYBERISLE 2021

The Isle of Man Government is pleased to announce the return of CyberIsle, the Island’s flagship, annual cyber security conference.
Following on from the success of the first conference in 2019, and the virtual conference in 2020 – the third conference…

Consultation launched on provision and funding of public libraries

The Cabinet Office have today (Friday 9 July) launched a consultation on the provision and funding of public libraries.
The short survey aims to gather views of the public on what services and facilities they’d like to see in their local libraries, and…