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News around Isle of Man

Manx goes Mainstream – Significant Moment for the Manx Language

At the July sitting of Tynwald an historic Order was passed which recognised the significant value of the Bunscoill Ghaelgagh (Manx language primary school) by making it a fully maintained Isle of Man Government school for the first time in its 19 year…

Maritime Sanctions Guidance

On 30 July 2020, the Customs and Excise Division of the Treasury issued a new Sanctions Notice 54: Maritime Guidance. It provides financial sanctions guidance for entities and individuals which operate in, or with, the maritime shipping sector, especia…

Financial Sanctions: Terrorism and Terrorist Financing

On 31 July 2020 Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1128 (“the Amending Regulation”) was published in the EU Official Journal. The Amending Regulation amended Annex XV and XVI to Council Regulation (EC) 2580/2001 with effect from 1 August 2020.
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Sign up for online services and save time

More and more people are using Online Services for a range of reasons, including searching for jobs, paying rates and utility bills and applying for licences.
While border restrictions remain in place, even more new users have accessed the site recentl…

Financial Sanctions: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea)

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 has been amended following the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of…

Financial Sanctions: Libya

This news release is issued in respect of the asset freezing measures relating to Libya.
Annex III to Council Regulation (EU) No 2016/44 has been amended with effect from 1 August 2020, following the publication of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) …

Businesses warned against inadequate PPE

Businesses looking to buy personal protective equipment (PPE) are being urged to check it complies with European standards, after concerns were raised in the UK.
The UK’s Health & Safety at Work Inspectorate claim a substantial number of face masks…

Financial Sanctions: Cyber-Attacks

This news release is issued to publicise financial sanctions against cyber-attacks.
On 30 July 2020 Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1125 (“the Amending Regulation”) was published in the EU Official Journal. The Amending Regulation amended Ann…

Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.
Annex I to Regulation (EU No 2016/1686 has been amended with effect from 30 July 2020, following the publication of Commis…

Sessions to improve bike skills and improve confidence to encourage cycling as a mode of transport

The Isle of Man Government’s Bike 4 Life scheme restarted today (Friday 31 July) and looks to improve the confidence in people of all cycling abilities and encourage them to choose cycling as a viable option for commuting to work, school or other journ…