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Around 800 children return as free school meal vouchers extended

Around 800 students were welcomed back to their schools in the Isle of Man on Tuesday as a phased return for children and young people ramped up.
It started on Monday when teachers and school staff were allowed back to the classrooms for the first time…

Ardwhallan statement

The Isle of Man Government is taking the opportunity to review all services provided to schools at Ardwhallan following the recent resignation of a member of staff.
The situation means the charity owned centre is temporarily unable to offer normal outd…

No new cases of COVID-19 detected – 13 April 2021

No new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man in the past 24 hours.
The current number of active cases of COVID-19 on the Island is 21.  No one who has the virus is in hospital.
Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK, said:

‘It is great to …

Food and drink producers sought for summer events

Local food and drink producers are being invited to showcase their goods at three major events in the Isle of Man this year.
Exhibitors will be able to exhibit their wares to the thousands of people expected to visit the Isle of Man Food & Drink F…

Three historic buildings protected for future generations

Three buildings including a former beachside café and a pub have been added to the Isle of Man’s Protected Buildings Register.
The Cosy Nook in Port Erin, Trafalgar House in Douglas and the Mitre in Kirk Michael were all added on Friday 9 April, after…

Vaccination of adults living with individuals who are immunosuppressed

The Isle of Man’s Covid-19 Vaccination Programme will be prioritising jabs for people aged 16 and over who live with adults who have weakened immune systems, following guidance from the UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccinations & Immunisations (JCVI). T…

No new cases of COVID-19 detected – 12 April 2021

No new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man in the past 24 hours. 
The current number of active cases of COVID-19 on the Island is 30.  No one who has the virus is in hospital. 
The dashboard displaying the latest COVID-19 statistics…

Isle of Man Sports Awards: Olympic champion Peter Kennaugh confirmed as guest of honour

Olympic champion Peter Kennaugh MBE will be the guest of honour at the Isle of Man Sports Awards on 2 June.
The annual ceremony sees the achievements of the Island’s top athletes, teams and coaches recognised in front of sports fans, with 11 awards up …

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 12 April 2021

Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us today.
I am here at the podium with the Minister for Health & Social Care. Our Minister for Education, Sport & Culture and our Director of Public Health are on Zoom.
Let’s start with the Health & Soc…

Warning issued after sharp rise in detained parcels

People are being warned to follow the rules when importing goods from outside the UK after a sharp rise in the number of parcels being detained.
From 01 January 2021, when the UK completed its transition and exited the European Union, goods brought or …