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Coronavirus Business Adaptation Grant now available

A new Coronavirus Business Adaptation Grant has been launched to support all Isle of Man businesses that are having to diversify their offering as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Any Isle of Man business that can demonstrate they have been affected…

FERSA agreement with UK signed by Treasury Minister

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK this week signed the Final Expenditure Revenue Sharing Arrangement (FERSA) with the United Kingdom Government.
The FERSA was initially agreed in 2016 with the aim of ensuring a stable and secure basis for the long-te…

Three new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Thursday 26 March) there have been three further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 29.
28 patients have been instructed to self-isola…

Publication List 27.03.2020

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 …

Updated bus timetables published at bus.im

bus vannin continues to review its timetable in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Tomorrow, Friday 27 March, the same Winter Sunday Service will be in operation as today with some added Saturday Services. Updated ‘Covid’ bus timetables can be …

Statement by the Chief Minister on COVID-19 – 26 March 2020

We made a series of important announcements yesterday. I have been overwhelmed for the support we have received. I have been deeply touched by messages I have been receiving since this difficult period started. Thank you. This keeps me going.
As I said…

One new coronavirus case confirmed

Since the last update (10am Thursday 26 March) there has been one further confirmed positive test for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 26.
24 patients have been instructed to self-isolate …

Grant scheme extended to support self-employed in construction and education sectors

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has today announced that a grant scheme to support self-employed workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic will be extended further to include those working in construction and education.
A £3,000 grant was introd…

Patient Transfer update

The Government has announced that with limited exceptions, the Island will close its borders for at least 21 days from tonight (Thursday 26 March). Read the Chief Minister’s statement in full.
One of the exceptions covers the transfer of patients to th…

Interim system for hospital outpatient clinics

A new system of ‘virtual’ appointments is in place for hospital outpatient clinics at Noble’s Hospital to limit the risk of exposure to coronavirus.
The focus is on preventing people attending hospital in person unless absolutely necessarily during the…