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Minister Skelly’s statement on COVID-19 – 5 May 2020

Good afternoon
We are just part way through a very active Tynwald debate regarding the Island’s future.
While we take a break from debate, I’d like to give you the latest updates on our test figures and on our economic progress.
Since the last update y…

Chief Minister’s motion speech to Tynwald – 5 May 2020

Mr President 

It is now 47 days since the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the Isle of Man.  It seems extraordinary to think how of much our lives have changed in this short space of time.   

We have been obliged to adopt new way of living. …

Chief Minister’s statement to Tynwald on COVID-19 – 5 May 2020

Mr President,

Thank you for allowing me to make a statement today on the situation relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

I will endeavour to be brief today. Some may say uncharacteristically. I think that much of what is pertinent today we can adeq…

One further confirmed coronavirus case – 7pm 5 May 2020

Since the last update (4pm Monday 04 May) there has been one further confirmed positive test for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 326.
There have been 3,416 concluded tests, 43 people are awaiting results and 6 people are…

Financial Sanctions: Nicaragua

This news release is issued in view of the situation in Nicaragua and targets individuals responsible for serious human rights violations.
Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) 2019/1716 has been amended with effect from 4 May 2020, following the publicat…

Tynwald to consider extending financial support schemes for a further three months

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK will seek approval to extend the Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance and Salary Support Scheme for three months, at this month’s Tynwald sitting (Tuesday 19 May).
The two schemes were announced on March 22 among a pa…

One further COVID-19 death confirmed – 6.10pm 4 May 2020

One further death from coronavirus at the hospital have been confirmed in the Isle of Man.
There have now been a total of 17 deaths in the community and 6 in hospital.
Since the last update (12pm Sunday 03 May) there has been four further confirmed pos…

More Indesit and Hotpoint washing machines recalled over safety concerns

Owners of Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines are being made aware that a further 21 models are being recalled due to safety concerns.
The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading has confirmed it is the third such announcement by owner Whirlpool in recent…

Deadline extended for submission of personal income tax returns

Following the postponement of the issue of paper tax returns to individual tax payers for the year ended 5 April 2020 last month, the Income Tax Division has confirmed they will now be issued on 6 May 2020.
Acknowledging the month’s delay, the deadline…

Government publishes medium-term response to COVID-19

The Isle of Man Government’s medium-term response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been published.
The document – titled Stay Safe – sets out a framework for how the Isle of Man Government will, at the appropriate time, approach the easing of restrictions …