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News around Isle of Man

Manx ‘Re-Start’ Scheme Developed to Provide Support for Unemployed

A new scheme to help Isle of Man individuals who have been unemployed for three months or more is being developed by Isle of Man Government.
The Economic Recovery Programme, which was launched following Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK’s announcemen…

£0.5 million Domestic Events Fund announced to encourage the creation of local events island-wide

Business Isle of Man, an Executive Agency of the Department for Enterprise, has announced a new £500,000 Domestic Events Fund to support local authorities, businesses, individuals and charities island-wide with the development of local events.
The init…

Summer Internship Programme matches over 100 Manx students with local businesses

The Summer Internship Programme led by Business Isle of Man, an Executive Agency of the Department for Enterprise, has matched over 100 Manx students with businesses across the Isle of Man.
The programme for individuals aged 18 -25 was one of the first…

Working Loan Capital Agreement Scheme opens to provide Island businesses with up to £10m support

Isle of Man Government officially opened applications for the Coronavirus Business Working Capital Loan Agreement (‘WLCA’) on Monday, which provides Isle of Man businesses with a further method of COVID-19 financial support.
The scheme provides up to £…

Financial Sanctions: Global Human Rights Regime

This news release is issued to draw attention to the listing of eight individuals and the amendment of one existing entry made to the Global Human Rights Regime. The Regime was first introduced in July 2020 and the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulat…

Visit Isle of Man welcomes Funding Support for Industry

Visit Isle of Man, an Executive Agency within the Department for Enterprise, has welcomed the news from Treasury Minister, Alfred Cannan MHK, regarding an additional £4.5 million of support for Tourist Accommodation businesses.
The additional funding s…

Financial support for Travel and Tourism businesses extended for winter season

The Department for Enterprise has announced extensions to financial support schemes for Travel and Tourism businesses which remain financially affected by the continuing restrictions placed on the Island’s borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Stra…

New Interim Chief Executive Officer appointed

The Isle of Man Government has appointed an Interim Chief Executive Officer for the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.
Graham Kinrade, who has 28 years of experience in education, will take on the role for a six month period with immediate eff…

Christmas panto will go ahead at Gaiety Theatre

The Christmas pantomime at the Gaiety Theatre will go ahead this year despite the global pandemic.
The decision comes after UK-based Shone Productions, who have a three year contract to stage the annual Panto, agreed to use an all-Island cast that they…

DESC chief officer leaves role

The Chief Executive of the Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC) has today left his role with the Isle of Man Government.
Professor Ronald Barr, who joined Government in 2006, held the position of Chief Executive for seven years following a…