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Isle of Man Financial Intelligence Unit joins International Anti-Corruption Coordination Centre

The Isle of Man Financial Intelligence Unit is among eight law enforcement agencies from smaller financial centres to be granted Associate Membership of the International Anti-Corruption Coordination Centre (IACCC).
The scheme was launched on July 30 a…

Claire Christian MHK to serve as political member to two Departments

Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK has today (Wednesday 23 September) announced the appointment of Claire Christian MHK as political member to two Departments of the Isle of Man Government, as agreed by the Council of Ministers.
The newly-elected MHK for…

Chief Minister delivers independent report on education

An independent report into the effectiveness of the Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s (DESC) management and its relationship with schools has been published.
Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK ordered a review of the structure and functioning …

Enhancements Made to Department for Enterprise’s Business Improvement Scheme

The Department for Enterprise has announced several changes to its Business Improvement Scheme (‘BIS’) in a bid to help Isle of Man businesses become more digitally enabled.
Supported by the Isle of Man Government’s £100m Economic Recovery Fund, the up…

Financial Sanctions: Libya

This news release is issued in respect of the asset freezing measures relating to Libya. The EU has imposed sanctions on two individuals for human rights abuses and on three entities involved in violating the arms embargo.
Annex III to Council Regulati…

Price of a pint of milk to increase by five pence

The cost of a pint of Manx milk will go up for the first time in eight years next month.
From 1 October, the cost of a pint will rise by five pence to 65 pence and two pints from £1.20 to £1.30; a litre of milk will go up by five pence to £1.05.
It is …

Update on coronavirus cases – 21 September 2020

The number of active cases of coronavirus in the Island remains at three, as one person finishes their period of self-isolation and another case is confirmed. All three active cases involve individuals in isolation and the Island remains free of the vi…

Isle of Man Arts Council launches new website

The Isle of Man Arts Council are thrilled to announce their new website.
It is hoped that the new changes will make the application process for applicants a lot more user friendly and streamlined.
Some new features of the website include a new and impr…

Applications invited for arts funding

The Isle of Man Arts Council is inviting further funding applications for the 2020/2021 financial year.
Applicants are invited to apply for grants and underwriting which support personal and artistic development, equipment, workshops, performances and …

Isle of Man Government invests in education

Parents, pupils and school staff will be able to view plans for a proposed new science and technology block at QEII High School on Tuesday when they go on display for the first time.
The Isle of Man Government is seeking to develop a sustainable, low c…