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News around Isle of Man

Planning Application – 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 online including a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A …

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 15 October 2020

Good afternoon everyone. 

Thank you for taking the time to watch and listen this afternoon. 

It has been an eventful day.  This morning we announced a suspected case of COVID-19.  An individual contacted our 111 line to tell us that they had recei…

Suspected case of COVID-19 returns negative result following official test

This morning Isle of Man Government announced a suspected case of COVID-19.  An individual contacted the 111 line following a positive result to a private test.
As a precaution, the individual was instructed to self-isolate for fourteen days, along wit…

Consultation focuses on measures to support international co-operation

Feedback is being sought on proposed changes to legislation which aim to protect public authorities in the Island which assist foreign jurisdictions in matters relating to money laundering and other financial crimes, including those linked to financing…

Electric Railway sign to be dismantled ahead of winter

Work will begin next week on removing the Electric Railway sign at Derby Castle.
The frame supporting the sign has become corroded and the opportunity is being taken to remove it for safety purposes ahead of winter.
The operation will involve the use …

Suspected case of COVID-19

A suspected case of COVID-19 has been reported, however the result is from a private test. The individual has been offered a further test through the Government’s testing service and the result is awaited.
As a precaution, the affected individual has b…

Deal allows GPs to sit exams on Island

GPs will be able to progress their studies without leaving the Isle of Man under a new agreement that lets them sit exams on Island.
Since 2015, all GP training has been provided on Island apart from two exams which must be sat in the UK – but border r…

Industry and sector representatives sought for the Citizens’ Forum on Climate Change

The Isle of Man Government is seeking representatives of key groups and industry sectors to join the Citizens’ Forum on Climate Change.
The aim is to have individuals who are able to represent key identified sectors. Those applying should have relevant…

Financial Sanctions: Chemical Weapons

This news release is issued to publicise an amendment made to the identifying information for one individual in the Chemical Weapons financial sanctions regime.
Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 2018/1542 has been amended with effect from 14 October 2020, …

Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 has been amended with effect from 14 October 2020, following the publication of Com…