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News around Isle of Man

Damage to plantation gates investigated

An investigation is underway after a vehicle smashed through five gates in a remote plantation causing thousands of pounds of damage.
Police believe the criminal damage in the Glion Gill plantation, near Greeba, was caused by someone driving a four-wh…

Minister Allison’s statement on COVID-19 – 5 November 2020

Thank you Chief Minister.
This week our school pupils returned from a brief half-term break to resume their studies.
In England the exam regulator, Ofqual has contacted the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson to provide more certainty an…

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 5 November 2020

Good afternoon everyone and thank you for taking the time to watch and listen today.
It has been an eventful week.  Citizens of the United States went to the polls to elect a new president, a new congress and numerous state governors, in what has been …

Checklist for residents and businesses as Brexit transition period nears end

With fewer than 60 days until the transition period comes to an end, residents and businesses are urged to prepare for new rules that come into force from 1 January 2021. 
Although the UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020, EU law has continued…

Checklist for residents and businesses as Brexit transition period nears end

With fewer than 60 days until the transition period comes to an end, residents and businesses are urged to prepare for new rules that come into force from 1 January 2021. 
Although the UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020, EU law has continued…

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 30 October 2020

Good afternoon everyone.
The pages continue to turn on the Covid 19 story – but unfortunately, a happy ending is not yet in sight.
We continue to wait for news that coronavirus is in retreat in other countries and the number of infections and admission…

New case of COVID-19 detected – 3 November 2020

A new case of COVID-19 has been detected in the Isle of Man. The individual was already self-isolating for 14 days having recently travelled to the Island.
The period of isolation has been extended by a further 14 days and this includes any other membe…

New case of COVID-19 detected – 4 November 2020

A new case of COVID-19 has been detected in the Isle of Man. The individual was already self-isolating for 14 days having recently returned to the Island after attending a medical appointment in the UK.
The case was detected through a screening test on…

Financial Sanctions: Terrorism and Terrorist Financing

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), part of HM Treasury, has renewed the final designation for the following entries.
RENEWAL OF FINAL DESIGNATION
Date of Renewal of Final Designation 04/11/2020
Entities
POPULAR FRONT FOR THE LIBER…

Climate change discussed at virtual BIC summit

Ministers from across the British Isles have met virtually for the 16th British-Irish Council (BIC) Environment meeting, hosted by the UK Government.
The BIC, established under the terms of the Good Friday peace agreement, plays an important role in de…