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Publication List 18.09.20

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 …

Drop-in sessions for private landlords

Three informal drop-in sessions will be held around the Island later this month for private landlords to find out more about proposed changes to legislation and discuss them with the Isle of Man Government.
The schedule follows a public consultation ex…

Swimmer thanks lifeguards and paramedics who saved his life

A man who suffered a cardiac arrest while swimming at the National Sports Centre (NSC) has returned to the pool to thank the lifeguards and paramedics who saved his life.
Roy Higgins, 81 and from Onchan, had been swimming at the NSC on 14 July when he…

CYBERISLE returns with practical advice and support on cyber security

Following the success of the Isle of Man Government’s cyber security conference CYBERISLE last October, the Isle of Man Government is hosting a virtual conference – Virtual CYBERISLE 2020.
This free event, organised by the Office of Cyber Security and …

Views invited on proposals to update Island’s adoption laws

Members of the public and organisations with an interest in adoption are invited to help shape a landmark reform of the Island’s adoption laws.
A public consultation on proposals for a new Adoption Bill is now live, paving the way for modern legislatio…

Department for Enterprise Executive Agencies Resume Recruitment for Non-Executive Chairs

A Government Department is seeking two individuals with passion and experience within the Island’s economy to fill two flagship roles.
A bid to appoint non-executive Chairs in two Department for Enterprise Agencies – Finance Isle of Man and Digital Isl…

Isle of Man Food & Drink festival supports sustainability

The Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival will return to the Villa Marina Gardens in Douglas this weekend with a fun-filled programme and a focus on sustainability. 
The two-day event, sponsored by PokerStars, will give people the chance to meet more th…

Flap gate project will lead to closure of Douglas inner harbour and marina

Major works will take place on the flap gate to Douglas inner harbour and marina next month. 
The project is part of planned maintenance work on the flap gate, which has been retaining water in the marina for the last 20 years. 
Work is scheduled to ta…

New non-community cases of COVID-19 confirmed in the Isle of Man

Two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the Isle of Man. Neither case is in the community. The individuals will now be required to self-isolate for 14 days following a positive test.
The cases are unrelated and both individuals have followed t…

Financial Sanctions: Ukraine(Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity)

This news release is issued in respect of measures taken against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine.
Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 has been amended with effect from 12 September 2020, following the…