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News around Isle of Man

Extension to temporary VAT reduced rate

The Value Added Tax Act 1996 (Reduced Rate) (Amendment) Order 2020 was laid before Tynwald yesterday. This Order extends the temporary reduced rate of 5% VAT introduced last year to assist those in the hospitality and catering sectors most severely imp…

Isle of Man’s most popular baby names in 2020 revealed as Leo, Oliver and Ella

The Civil Registry has revealed the most popular first names given to baby girls and boys in 2020 were Ella, Leo and Oliver.Leo, Oliver and Noah were the most popular boys names chosen in 2020, followed by Theodore which was also the most popular boys …

Financial Sanctions: Democratic Republic of the Congo

This news release is issued to publicise amendments to nine existing entries under the Democratic Republic of the Congo sanctions regime. 
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/433) were made under the S…

Isle of Man Government Approves Regulatory Framework for Cannabis Export Sector

The Isle of Man Government has passed new regulations to create a comprehensive framework to issue licenses for the production, distribution and export of cannabis products from the Island. Tynwald has approved changes to the Misuse of Drugs Regulation…

Statement from Dr Alex Allinson MHK – Re: NASUWT

I welcome the news announced on Tuesday 19 January that the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers has agreed to suspend its Action Short of Strike.
I recognise their concerns and personally thank union members for their trust an…

Financial Sanctions: Burma

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment to the details of one existing entry under the Burma sanctions regime.
The Burma (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/136) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2…

Financial Sanctions: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment to the details of 9 existing entries under the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea sanctions regime. 
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/4…

Financial Sanctions: Libya

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment to the details of four existing entries 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 A…

Financial Sanctions: Iraq

This news release is issued to publicise the removal of two entries listed under the Iraq sanctions regime.  
The Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/707) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanction…

Minister Ashford’s statement on COVID-19 – 18 January 2021

Thank you Chief Minister, 
I just want to focus on the vaccination programme and if I may Chief Minister go into some detail around many questions I know that people may have been asking themselves and hopefully be able to provide a bit more detailed u…