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News around Isle of Man

Agreement reached on protection measures for Steam Packet Company crew

Revised measures have been agreed in relation to resident Isle of Man Steam Packet Company crew members.
It follows constructive talks between the Isle of Man Government and the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company this week. The new arrangements have been…

Project to establish landmark facility moves forward

Long-held plans for a dedicated on-Island service for people who have suffered sexual assault are moving forward, with work on a bespoke new facility due to start soon.
The Island’s first Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) will transform the care, t…

Shaping the future of health and social care in the Isle of Man

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is recruiting two Manx residents to help shape its strategic decision-making as part of the ongoing programme of work to transform the delivery of health and social care in the Isle of Man.  
The Patient,…

Planning Applications – 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 …

Five new cases of COVID-19 detected – 25 February 2021

Five new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man.
All five are close contacts of the recently identified cluster and all were already in self-isolation. They will continue to self-isolate with their households and further tests will be …

Financial Sanctions: Central African Republic

This news release is issued in respect of the financial sanctions in place against the Central African Republic.
The Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/616) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering…

Financial Sanctions: Burma

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of five listings under the Burma sanctions regime and amendment to one existing entry.
The Burma (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/136) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money L…

Vaccination sessions for Island’s air and sea carrier staff

Vaccination sessions are being organised for staff at the Island’s vital air and sea carriers.
Jabs will be offered to crew at the Steam Packet, the Ramsey-based sea freight carrier Mezeron, along with Isle of Man-based crew at flight operator Loganair…

Feedback invited to shape draft Capacity Bill

The public are invited to give their views on the Island’s first draft Capacity Bill, which aims to enhance the protection of people who are unable to make their own decisions.
A consultation which has just gone live offers a further opportunity to hel…