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Publication List 15.05.20

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.
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No new coronavirus cases confirmed – 5.15pm 14 May 2020

Since the last update (4pm Wednesday 13 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases remains at 332.
There have been 3,944 concluded tests, 29 people are awaiting results and five people…

Chief Minister provides update on changes to Stay Safe restrictions

Chief Minister Howard Quayle has confirmed the next steps being taken to enable the Isle of Man to continue its gradual emergence from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in line with the approach described in the Stay Safe medium term response doc…

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 14 May 2020

Good afternoon
As well as the Health & Social Care Minister, today I am pleased to have with us the Minister of Infrastructure, Ray Harmer. I look forward to his update.
We have a lot to get through this afternoon so without further ado, I would li…

Infrastructure Minister’s statement on Covid-19 – 14 May 2020

The way we live and work is going through a period of change.
We are adapting our daily lives and finding ways to manage by being creative, while taking precautions against the life-threatening infection governing behaviour around the world.
Simply goi…

Ian Mansell’s presentation on COVID-19 – 13 May 2020

Thank you Chief Minister

Good afternoon.

One of the primary functions of the Regulation Directorate is to promote a culture of health and safety awareness across the island’s businesses to prevent workplace deaths, injuries or ill health.

In ach…

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 13 May 2020

Good afternoon 

As well as the Health & Social Care Minister, today I am pleased to have with us Ian Mansell the Director of Regulation at the Department of the Environment, Food and Agriculture. Ian and his team have been performing a critical …

One new coronavirus case confirmed – 4pm 13 May 2020

Since the last update (6:30pm Tuesday 12 May) there has been one further confirmed positive test for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 332.
There have been 3,866 concluded tests, 46 people are awaiting results and five peo…

Advice on safe return of medicines to pharmacies

Members of the public who wish to return unwanted or out-of-date medicines to their local pharmacy are being reminded about safety measures in place during the coronavirus pandemic. 
Community pharmacies are continuing to accept waste medicines for dis…

Gaiety Theatre prepares for 120th anniversary by asking public to share memories

As the Gaiety Theatre prepares for its 120th anniversary later this year, the Isle of Man Government is asking for people to share their memories and memorabilia. 
Completed in 1899 the theatre opened its doors on 16 July 1900 with a West End producti…