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News around Isle of Man

Committee seeks new members with expertise in firearms

A new intake of lay members will be needed when the Firearms Licensing Consultative Committee reconvenes in the spring this year, and applications are invited from those who want to get involved.  
The committee, which reports directly to the Departmen…

Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 has been amended with effect from 19 February 2020 following the publication of Com…

Financial Sanctions: Zimbabwe

This news release is issued to publicise changes to EU sanctions measures in relation to Zimbabwe.
Annexes II and IV to Council Regulation (EC) 314/2004 has been amended with effect from 19 February 2020, following the publication of Council Implementi…

New Medical Director brings wealth of experience to role

The Isle of Man’s new Medical Director Dr Rosalind Ransonhas been welcomed in her new role by the health and social care leadership team.   
Dr Ranson has extensive experience as a senior medical leader in the NHS in England and was recently awarded Fe…

Tynwald approves Steam Packet appointment

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has today (Tuesday 18 February) welcomed Tynwald’s approval of Lars Ugland as non-executive director of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.
Mr Ugland will take the role of chair, replacing Robert Quayle who retires…

Consultation launched on civil legal aid

HM Attorney General has today announced the launch of an eight week public consultation on civil legal aid.  
The purpose of the consultation is to seek people’s views on civil legal aid provision in the Isle of Man, and explore the feasibility of alte…

European Union Sanctions – Somalia

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against Somalia.
On 15 November 2019, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution (UNSCR) 2498 (2019). That Resolution reaffirms a general and complete arms embargo …

Budget 2020 at a glance

An increase to the personal income tax allowance of £250 to £14,250 will lift 465 people out of the tax net and reduce income tax by up to £50 for individuals and £100 for jointly assessed couples. 

A 10% (£13) a week rise in the Earnings Threshold …

Capital programme to provide platform for growth

A capital programme set at £159 million will focus spending on a range of schemes aimed at delivering a lasting legacy for the people of the Isle of Man. 
More than £540 million is scheduled to be invested over the next five years, demonstrating confi…

Budget provides focus on a sustainable future

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK today unveiled a Budget of Focus to enable the Isle of Man Government to meet its fiscal plan, grow the economy, deliver essential capital projects, support hard-working families and improve the lives of vulnerable m…