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News around Isle of Man

Isle of Man Government investigating new site for off-road motorcycling

Isle of Man Government, in conjunction with the Isle of Man Auto Cycle Union (ACU), has been investigating a specific area in an environmentally sustainable location for a multi-discipline off-road motorcycle site. It is hoped that this site could be d…

Minister for the Treasury’s statement to Tynwald on coronavirus

By: Hon Alfred Cannan MHK, Minister for the Treasury
Mr President
I want to thank the Minister for Health and Social Care for his statement.  I am sure that I speak for the whole Court and indeed the Nation when I say to him and the dedicated Doctors, …

Minister for Health and Social Care’s statement to Tynwald on coronavirus

By: Hon David Ashford MHK, Minister for Health and Social Care
Thank you Mr President,
Honourable Members, Mr Speaker, I stand before this Court in support of an Island’s response to the Coronavirus or COVID-19 public health threat which we must all pl…

Coronavirus Public Transport update

Isle of Man Transport has moved to allay concerns related to using buses, trams and trains as the community adapts to life during the coronavirus pandemic.
The health and safety of customers and colleagues is always the highest priority and procedures …

Hospitals adapt to support coronavirus preparations

Changes are being made at Noble’s Hospital to ensure the facility is ready to deal with cases of Covid-19, while greater use is to be made of Ramsey Cottage Hospital.
Elective operations are to stop at Noble’s to free-up space and provide clinical supp…

Chief Minister’s statement to Tynwald on coronavirus

By: Hon Howard Quayle MHK, Chief Minister
Mr President, Honourable Members.
Today I am confirming the measures we are taking to mitigate the risk to the Island from an outbreak of coronavirus.
As of yesterday, the World Health Organisation advised that…

Strengthened legal powers to help protect Island

Strengthened legal powers to help protect people against the possible spread of coronavirus are being brought into force by the Isle of Man Government.
Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK has written to His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor Sir Richard G…

Emergency business support measures to be introduced

The first emergency support measures for businesses and workers affected by Coronavirus (Covid-19) have been announced today by the Isle of Man Government.
The measures include the introduction of a National Insurance Holiday for employers in certain s…

Coronavirus measures announced to protect community and economy

Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK has today announced emergency measures to protect the Isle of Man and its residents in light of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Decisions have been made in the best interests of the Island’s community and economy follo…

Chief Minister to make coronavirus announcements this afternoon

A meeting of the Council of Ministers took place this morning, chaired by Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK, in light of the developing global coronavirus pandemic.
The meeting was held to address concerns over protecting the vulnerable, while taking ac…