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Planning Applications – Publication List

In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing onlineincluding a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A P…

Minister Ashford’s statement on COVID-19 – 3 December 2020

Good afternoon everyone and thank-you for joining us.
Today’s briefing will focus on our COVID-19 vaccination programme and plans for roll-out across the Island.
We flagged in advance that this session would be a ‘vaccination special’ – an opportunity …

Extended protection for tenants to end

Legislation that protected tenants facing eviction for rent arrears due to the ongoing pandemic will no longer apply from Saturday 26 December.
The Emergency Powers (Coronavirus) (Protection from Evictions) Regulations 2020, specify that a landlord can…

Isle of Man Government Confirms Cancellation of 2021 TT Races

The Isle of Man Government has taken the decision, as a result of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, to cancel the 2021 Isle of Man TT Races, which were due to take place from Saturday 29 May to Saturday 12 June next year.
Minister for Enterprise, L…

2021 TT Races cancellation: FAQs

As a consequence of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Isle of Man Government has taken the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Isle of Man TT Races.
We recognise that the cancellation may greatly impact our visitors and everyone associated with the …

Department for Enterprise confirms extended scheme of support for Tourism and Travel sector

The Department for Enterprise and Isle of Man Treasury have announced that they will be providing access to a range of financial support schemes and Government backed loans to support tourism and travel businesses affected by the cancellation of the 20…

Inventive Capital Advisers Limited – Cancellation of registration under the Moneylenders Act 1991

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Training hereby gives notice that the registration under the Moneylenders Act 1991 of Inventive Capital Advisers Limited has expired with effect from 27 November 2020. 

Chief Minister welcomes approval of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine

The approval of a COVID-19 vaccine has been welcomed by Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK.
The vaccine, developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, today received approval from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the body responsi…

Outdoor activity centre plan for former quarry

An opportunity for an individual or businesses to create and manage a recreational activity centre on the site of a former quarry has been launched.
South Barrule quarry borders a popular plantation that is already home to several well-established leis…

Parents urged to register primary school starters

Parents of children who will start primary school in 2021 are reminded to register them with a school by 31 January, to help make the transition smooth and enjoyable.
The registration process for children who turn five in the next school year will also…