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Villa Marina Arcade: Creative businesses sought for vacant units

Expressions of interest are being sought from businesses capable of revitalising the Villa Marina Arcade in Douglas.
The impressive Art Deco styled building is made up of nine commercial units of which five are up for grabs, and includes a performance…

New Independent Chair of Isle of Man Safeguarding Board

The Isle of Man Safeguarding Board has appointed Lesley Walker as the new Independent Chair. Ms Walker, a qualified social worker with 35 years safeguarding experience, will take up the post in April 2021.  
Ms Walker brings extensive experience of cha…

Three historic Island buildings could be registered

A former beachside café and a Victorian pub are among three Isle of Man buildings being considered for inclusion to a list of the Island’s registered buildings.
The Cosy Nook in Port Erin, Trafalgar House in Douglas and the Mitre in Kirk Michael were …

Six new cases of COVID-19 detected – 22 February 2021

Six new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man.
Five cases were identified through contact tracing and were individuals who were already self-isolating.
One case was identified from a location of interest. They will self-isolate with t…

Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida

This news release is issued to publicise removal of two entries under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions regime.
The ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2020/466) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money La…

One further location identified that could pose low risk of COVID-19

Following further contact tracing, one additional location has been identified that could pose a low risk of contracting COVID-19 for people who visited at specific times.
The location and times are as follows:
Thursday 18 February 2021Costa Coffee, Ca…

Douglas GP surgery relocates as practice grows

Finch Hill GP practice in Douglas is preparing to move to larger premises in the capital to accommodate an expanding operation and provide improved facilities for patients and staff.
The vacant former Promenade Medical Centre is to be the new home for …

Customers who were at Java Express at lunchtime on Tuesday 16 February asked to isolate and contact 111

As a precaution, customers who were at Java Express Coffee Shop & Noodle Bar on Tuesday 16 February between 12:30pm and 1:30pm are being asked to immediately self-isolate, along with others in their household, and contact the COVID 111 Service.
The…

One new case of COVID-19 detected – 20 February 2021

One new case of COVID-19 has been detected in the Isle of Man.
The case was identified through contact tracing and is a close contact of the recently identified cluster.
They will self-isolate with their household and contact tracing will continue.
Tes…