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News around Isle of Man

Transformation of health and care moves forward

The programme to restructure the health and care system in the Island is raising its profile and moving forward with fresh impetus and clear key milestones.
The transformation team scaled back its public engagement work during the coronavirus pandemic,…

No active cases of coronavirus – 4pm 17 June 2020

Since the last update (4pm Tuesday 16 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 5,710 concluded tests a…

No active cases of coronavirus – 4pm 16 June 2020

Since the last update (4pm Monday 15 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 5,663 concluded tests an…

Isle of Man Ship Registry leading panel on crew wellbeing

The Isle of Man Ship Registry is leading a panel entitled ‘Crew welfare and the skills challenge’ within Digital Marine Week organised by SeaTrade Maritime, a leading maritime industry publication. The panel features representatives from other commerci…

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 15 June 2020

Good afternoon
I hope everyone had a good weekend and enjoyed the glorious sunshine.
It is good to be back with you today, and this Monday it is with our Minister for Enterprise, Lawrence Skelly. Despite rumours to the contrary, the Health & Social…

No active cases of coronavirus – 4pm 15 June 2020

Since the last update (4pm Sunday 14 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 5,602 concluded tests an…

Statement: Glencrutchery Road bus and cycle lane

The installation of a bus and cycle lane on Glencrutchery Road in Douglas is a temporary measure to help southbound traffic flows, and is among a series of changes in place while the promenade is one-way north-bound between Victoria Road and Summerhill…

Changes to Partial Exemption VAT treatment relating to supply of goods on hire purchase agreements

This news release is issued to raise awareness of a change to partial exemption VAT treatment for businesses that supply goods on hire purchase agreements and similar contracts.
Following the publication of Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)…

Consultation launched on introducing private landlord register and minimum standards

Feedback is being sought on proposals to bring forward legislation making it mandatory for private landlords to register themselves and their property, and to maintain minimum property standards.
The Isle of Man Government has today (Monday 15 June) la…

Gyms and indoor sports facilities reopen but not swimming pools

People in the Isle of Man will be able to use gyms and indoor sports facilities from Monday, including many at the National Sports Centre, but swimming pools remain closed. 
The move comes as the Isle of Man becomes the first place in the British Isle…