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Acting High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to visit the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man Government will welcome the Acting High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to the United Kingdom, Dr M. Nazrul Islam, on an official visit to the Island from Wednesday 12 to Friday 14 August.
During his visit, the Actin…

Application for Restoration – 1931 Act Companies

The Companies Acts 1931 to 2004
List of Companies that have applied for Restoration
Pursuant to Section 273b(I) of The Companies Act 1931
The Department for Enterprise hereby gives Notice that the below company has applied for Restoration under the pro…

Public Notice: Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): Guidance for Isle of Man Immigration Permission Holders

Individuals are reassured that they do not need to take any further action if they have the right to live, work or study in the Isle of Man, but have also applied for an ETA.
Some travellers have mistakenly been advised that they must have an ETA befor…

World’s first Biosphere nation marks ten years with UNESCO review

The Isle of Man has submitted its first Periodic Review to UNESCO, marking ten years since it became the world’s first whole nation to be designated a Biosphere Reserve.
UNESCO requires every Biosphere Reserve to submit a review every ten years.
This …

Isle of Man Businesses invited to support two major STEM education events

Isle of Man businesses and organisations are being invited to get involved in two major STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education events taking place during the 2026/27 academic year.
STEMFutures, a brand-new event for Year 9 st…

Community feedback helps shape next steps for Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital

Feedback from patients, residents, carers, staff and community representatives will help shape the next stages of work to restore and develop services at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital (RDCH).
The discussion took place at a public meeting organis…

New Vaping Products Duty Webpage Published

The Isle of Man’s Customs and Excise Division has launched a new webpage providing guidance and information on the introduction of Vaping Products Duty, which comes into effect on 1 October 2026. The new duty will be applied to vaping liquid and will b…

Have your say on the Capacity Act Code of Practice

A consultation has now opened asking the public whether the draft Code of Practice, the guide to applying the Capacity Act 2023, gives people enough clarity and practical guidance.
The Capacity Act 2023 established a legal framework to safeguard the ri…

More people now eligible for first-time buyer support

More people are now eligible for Government support to buy their first home following the introduction of changes to the Department of Infrastructure’s shared equity purchase assistance schemes.
The changes, approved by Tynwald in July and now in effec…

Updated VAT guidance for construction services

Updated guidance published on the reduced rate of VAT for construction services
The Customs and Excise Division has published updated guidance on when the reduced rate of VAT (5%) applies to qualifying construction services carried out on certain build…