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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…

Eight new cases of COVID-19 detected – 24 February 2021

Eight new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man.
All eight 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 b…

Changes proposed at three Douglas car parks

Motorists are being notified of planned changes at three Douglas car parks that will help prevent vehicles being abandoned and free up spaces.
A proposed Parking Order will give the Department Of Education, Sport and Culture powers to regulate parking …

Minister Ashford’s statement on COVID-19 – 23 February 2021

Good afternoon everyone.
The Chief Minister is attending to other duties this afternoon but I am joined by our Director of Public Health Dr Henrietta Ewart.
I’ll begin with going over the latest COVID figures.
To date we’ve undertaken 31,799 tests with…

Dose intervals extended for Oxford /AstraZeneca vaccine

The gap between first and second doses of one of the vaccines being used in the Island’s COVID-19 vaccination programme is to be extended to up to 10 weeks.
Delivery of first jabs has been prioritised in the UK in order to protect more people in the sh…

Six new cases of COVID-19 detected – 23 February 2021

Six new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man.
All six 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 of…

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 …