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News around Isle of Man

National Broadband Plan partner chosen to deliver ultrafast fibre broadband across the Isle of Man

The Department for Enterprise, has awarded Manx Telecom as preferred supplier with designated fibre provider status to deliver the Island’s National Broadband Plan, as outlined in the National Telecoms Strategy, which was unanimously approved by Tynwal…

Treasury Minister Statement – 20 May 2020

Good afternoon 

The total number of tests undertaken is 4262 

We have had 4244 tests back 

Which means there are 18 outstanding Tests 

There have been 336 confirmed cases 

Meaning today we have 1 new case 

And total active cases is 10 

A…

12 week extension to COVID-19 support for businesses

The Isle of Man Government has announced a 12 week extension to both the Salary Support Scheme (SSS) and the Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance (MERA) to provide continued support to individuals and businesses that are still adversely affected by COVI…

Isle of Man Prison & Probation Service: Clarification

On 7 May 2020, Bob McColm, Prison Governor and Head of Probation, gave an interview to Paul Moulton on MTTV in respect of a letter from an Advocate.
There was a reference in the letter that compared the prison to a Concentration Camp. Mr McColm would l…

One further coronavirus case confirmed – 4pm 20 May 2020

Since the last update (4pm Tuesday 19 May) there has been one further confirmed positive test for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 336.
There have been 4,244 concluded tests, 18 people are awaiting results and six people …

Update on political appointments

The Council of Ministers has made a number of appointments to Government departments and Tynwald has approved appointments to the board of Manx Utilities. 
Cabinet Office
Lawrie Hooper MHK has been appointed as a member of the Cabinet Office by the Cou…

Chief Minister Tynwald Statement: 19 May 2020

Mr President, 

Thank you for allowing me to make this statement.  

My last statement was only a week ago. But in these unprecedented times, a lot of things have changed.  

As is my habit, I would like to take a look across the water to the Unite…

No new coronavirus cases confirmed – 4pm 19 May 2020

Since the last update (4pm Monday 18 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases remains at 335.
There have been 4,182 concluded tests, 52 people are awaiting results and eight people a…

UK Global Customs Tariff

This news release is issued to draw attention to the publication of the UK’s new Global Tariff (UKGT). This will replace the EU’s Common External Tariff on 1 January 2021 at the end of the Transition Period and will apply to goods directly imported int…

No new coronavirus cases confirmed – 4pm 18 May 2020

Since the last update (4pm Sunday 17 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases remains at 335.
There have been 4,126 concluded tests, 41 people are awaiting results and one person is …