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News around Isle of Man

Governments of the Isle of Man and Guernsey agree to move forward with air bridge

The governments of the Isle of Man and Guernsey have agreed to form an air bridge allowing travel between the jurisdictions without the need for self-isolating on arrival. This air bridge is expected to be the first established by any governments in th…

No active cases of coronavirus – 4pm 25 June 2020

Since the last update (4pm Wednesday 24 June) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. This means the Isle of Man has no active cases and the total number of confirmed cases remains 336.
There have been 6,196 concluded tests…

Laxey breakwater and jetty to close to the public

Two areas of Laxey Harbour will close today to prevent increasingly dangerous conduct from swimmers.
The area of the Outer Breakwater and Harbour Office Jetty will be inaccessible to the public due to continued disregard for safety advice and by-laws.

Value of UNESCO status highlighted in report

The environmental, cultural and financial value of UNESCO designations is highlighted in a report published today.
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and encourages balance between people and their environment and promotes sustainable living…

School attendance nears pre-COVID levels

The number of children now back at school in the Isle of Man is close to pre-COVID levels.
On Tuesday, more than 92% of primary and 86% of secondary age pupils were back in classes, an even higher figure than the excellent take up on Monday – when scho…

No active cases of coronavirus – 4pm 24 June 2020

Since the last update (4pm Tuesday 23 June) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. This means the Isle of Man has no active cases and the total number of confirmed cases remains 336.
There have been 6,135 concluded tests, …

No active cases of coronavirus – 4pm 23 June 2020

Since the last update (4pm Monday 22 June) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. This means the Isle of Man has no active cases and the total number of confirmed cases remains 336.
There have been 6,067 concluded tests, 3…

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 22 June 2020

Good afternoon
I hope everyone had a good weekend.
I’m happy to be back with you today, and as our children return to their schools – I am joined by our Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, Dr Alex Allinson.
I – like I am sure many of you – took …

Isle of Man In Numbers 2020

Did you know that that 710 births were registered in the Isle of Man during 2019?
Or that the sale of 844 houses were lodged with the Central Registry, and that the average price for a house was £288,006?
Also in 2019, the total school population was …

Independent review of education department’s partnership with schools

The Council of Ministers has commissioned an independent review of how the Department of Education, Sport and Culture works with the Island’s primary and secondary schools.The review, which will be carried out by management consultants Beamans, will co…