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News around Isle of Man

Public feedback to help finalise Landlord Registration (Private Housing) Bill

More than 190 people recently attended a series of drop-in sessions to enable private landlords to find out more about proposed changes to legislation and discuss them with the Isle of Man Government.
The public events, held in Braddan, Ramsey and Port…

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 …

Glamping plan for South Barrule plantation

Plans to build a visitor centre and glamping pods in one of the Island’s most popular woodlands have been unveiled.
South Barrule plantation, near Foxdale, already offers a host of leisure activities including Ape Mann, Laser Mayhem and Segway, alongsi…

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 8 October 2020

Good afternoon everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and listen today.
Since I last spoke to you, the Island has seen five new cases of COVID-19.  Thankfully, all have been people who were in self-isolation and so our community remains free …

Tynwald to consider new government division to focus on flood risk and coastal management

Tynwald Members will be asked to approve transferring responsibility for flood risk preparedness and coastal management to the Department of Infrastructure at this month’s sitting.
The Transfer of Flood Risk Management and Related Functions Order 2020 …

Three Isle of Man prisoners serving sentences in UK returned to Island

Three prisoners convicted and sentenced here, but who were transferred to UK prisons to serve their sentences, have been returned to prison in the Isle of Man.
 
The move will ensure that any future parole arrangements for the prisoners will be conduct…

Financial Sanctions: Belarus

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against Belarus.
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 has been amended with effect from 2October 2020, following the publication of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 20…

Expressions of interest for providing emergency housing

Expressions of interest are being sought for organisations capable of developing emergency housing for those with no fixed abode in the Isle of Man.
The Isle of Man Government wishes to commission around 30 spaces in the Eastern area of the Island for …

Two new cases of COVID-19 detected

Two new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man. It follows tests on two returning Isle of Man residents who developed symptoms of COVID-19 during self-isolation. Both individuals remain in self-isolation and are the only members of the…

Bank Holidays in the Isle of Man 2021

The following dates will be Bank Holidays in the Isle of Man in 2021, in accordance with the provisions of the Bank Holidays Act 1989:
•        Friday 1 January (New Year’s Day)
•        Friday 2 April (Good Friday)
•        Monday 5 April (Easter Mond…