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Publication List 10.04.20

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.
A …

Minister Ashford’s Statement on COVID-19 – 9 April 2020

Good afternoon, everyone.  

I am very grateful to have with me today two highly experienced colleagues from our Mental Health Service.  

We have Ross Bailey, who heads the service.  Ross has first-hand experience of some of the challenges coronavi…

European Union Sanctions: Yemen

The European Union (Yemen Sanctions) (Amendment) Order 2020 (“the 2020 Order”) and Yemen Sanctions (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (“the Regulations”) came into operation on 9 April 2020.
The 2020 Order applies in Island law Council Regulation (EU) 2020/4…

Financial Sanctions: Iran (Human Rights)

This news release is issued in respect of the asset-freezing measures directed against certain persons responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.
Following the publication of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2020/510, the Council o…

Thirteen new coronavirus cases confirmed – 10am 9 April 2020

Since the last update (4pm Wednesday 08 April) there have been 13 further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 171.
In total 160 patients have been instructed to s…

Nineteen new coronavirus cases confirmed – 4pm 9 April 2020

Since the last update (10am Thursday 09 April) there have been 19 further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 190.
In total 177 patients have been instructed to s…

Thirteen new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Wednesday 08 April) there have been 13 further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 171.
In total 160 patients have been instructed to s…

Urgent work underway to sustain Noble’s oncology facility

An urgent solution is being put in place to replace a key piece of equipment in Noble’s Hospital Pharmacy, to ensure patients can continue to receive chemotherapy and other treatments.
A technical fault has occurred in a fan unit which is vital to the …

Minister Ashford’s Statement on COVID-19 – 8 April 2020

Good afternoon, everyone. 

I will shortly hand over to Chief Constable Gary Roberts who will provide an overview of how the Isle of Man Constabulary is dealing with the additional demand on its resources and the unique challenges presented by the Co…

Isle of Man Government keeps the Island’s personal protection equipment well stocked

A further shipment of personal protection equipment (PPE) arrived in the Isle of Man yesterday evening (Tuesday 7 April) ensuring health and care staff continue to be protected during their vital work responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Isle of Ma…