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News around Isle of Man

Minister Ashford’s statement on COVID-19 – 4 February 2021

Good afternoon everyone,
The Chief Minister is undertaking other duties this afternoon so alongside myself I’m delighted to be joined at the podium by the Director of Public Health Dr Henrietta Ewart.
Before I get started I would like to share with you…

National Sports Centre closes due to flood risk

The National Sports Centre has been forced to close for the remainder of the day, as a precaution, because of the risk of flooding posed by the volume of water in the rivers Dhoo and Glass.
The public are thanked for their understanding and the team at…

Statement regarding job losses within Lloyds Bank – Islands Division

In response to an announcement issued earlier today, Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has commented on the news that a phased approach to restructuring will lead to a potential 120 job losses in the Isle of Man, as well as losses in the Channel Isla…

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: Russia

This news release publicises an amendment to one existing entry under the Russia sanctions regime.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/855) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) an…

Financial Sanctions: Libya

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment to the details of one existing entry under the Libya sanctions regime.
The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1665) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act …

Financial Sanctions: Chemical Weapons

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of the details for one existing entry listed under the Chemical Weapons financial sanctions regime.
The Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/618) were made under the S…