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News around Isle of Man

Island’s largest multi-sport event set for 15 May

Around 1,200 children are expected to take part in the Isle of Man’s largest multi-sport event next month, as the HSBC Manx Youth Games enters its twentieth year.
Since the Games were first held, more than 20,000 young people have been given the opport…

Consultation launched on bus fare concessions

A consultation has been launched today (Tuesday 20 April) which aims to inform the modernisation of concessionary bus fares.
The short questionnaire covers a total of nine questions which focus on the current Go Gold, Go Gold Plus, Go Silver, Go School…

Feedback sought on proposals for Area Plan for the North and West

Feedback is being sought on proposals that will shape the future of strategic planning and development in the north and west of the Island.
A public consultation has been launched, representing the first formal stage in producing a new area plan.
The A…

Financial support to continue post-lockdown

The Isle of Man Government is keeping a number of support schemes open as organisations transition back to normality following an end of the recent current circuit break lockdown.
Minister for the Treasury, Alfred Cannan MHK, said:

‘We recognise the i…

Two new cases of COVID-19 detected – 18 April 2021

Two new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man. These are both travel related and the individuals were already in self-isolation.
The current number of active cases of COVID-19 on the Island is seven. No one who has the virus is in hos…

Views sought on improving lessons for children with literacy difficulties

Views are being sought on how the learning of young people with literacy difficulties, including dyslexia, can be improved in Isle of Man schools.
The International Dyslexia Association estimates between 15-20% of people have some of the symptoms of dy…

No new cases of COVID-19 detected – 17 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 nine.  No one who has the virus is in hospital. 
The dashboard displaying the latest COVID-19 statisti…

Department considers evidence heard by Public Accounts Committee

The Department of Health and Social Care has listened in detail to the Public Accounts Committee’s recent session with Dr Glover around genomic sequencing. 
The department continues to express interest in Dr Glover’s expertise in biomedical science and…

Consultation on Liquor Licensing and Public Entertainments Bill

Individuals and organisations are being invited to help shape reform of the Island’s licensing laws.
A consultation launched today by the Department of Home Affairs offers an opportunity for those with views on the draft Liquor Licensing and Public Ent…

New bus timetable comes into operation from 19 April

A new bus timetable will come into operation on Monday 19 April containing a number of alterations and improvements in response to passenger demand.  It will enable a more efficient usage of buses and ensure that services continue to be reliable and me…