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Town centre vaccination hub prepares to open

The Island’s second mass vaccination hub will open its doors in Douglas town centre on Monday 15 February, in the latest stage of the vaccine rollout.
Around 460 people are booked in for first and second jabs at the hub on its first day in operation.
T…

Work to resume on Peel Marina dredging

A dredging operation to remove 44,000 tonnes of silt from Peel Marina will resume in late February, following the return to work of the construction sector.
Following on from last year’s dredging works, the dredging process will again involve using a l…

Lounge eases wait for patient transfers at Liverpool Airport

Patients returning from hospital appointments in the UK have a comfortable venue in which to wait for their flights home, thanks to a new arrangement providing access to an executive lounge at Liverpool Airport.
Coronavirus restrictions in the UK mean …

One new case of COVID-19 detected – 9 February 2021

One new case of COVID-19 has been detected in the Isle of Man.
The case was detected in an individual already self-isolating following travel to the Island.
Their isolation period continues and further tests will be offered.
The current number of activ…

Isle of Man Sports Awards 2020: Strong line-up revealed

The shortlist for the 2020 Isle of Man Sports Awards, sponsored by Microgaming Play It Forward, has been revealed.
The annual celebration will see the Island’s top athletes, teams and coaches recognised in front of sports fans at the Villa Marina in Do…

Dr Alex Allinson MHK announces new era for Education Service

The policies and strategies that will ensure the Isle of Man’s Education Service is fit for the future will be achieved through a culture of increased communication and cooperation with head teachers, the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture has a…

Statement by Dr Alex Allinson MHK, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture

Mr Speaker,
Schools play a pivotal role within our modern society.  They are at the heart of our communities.  However, the key to their success is to recognise and fully support the needs of each individual that makes up that school.  This imperative …

Over 75s invited to register for COVID-19 vaccine

Letters inviting residents aged between 75 and 79 to book their vaccination appointments are currently being delivered, marking the next phase of Island’s COVID-19 vaccination programme.
It comes as more than 70% of the top two priority groups have rec…

One new case of COVID-19 detected – 8 February 2021

One new case of COVID-19 has been detected in the Isle of Man. 
The case was detected in a day 6/7 test from an individual already self-isolating alone following travel to the Island. 
Their isolation period continues and further tests will be offered….