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News around Isle of Man

Financial Sanctions: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea)

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 has been amended following the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of…

Financial Sanctions: South Sudan

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against South Sudan.
Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 735/2015 has been amended with effect from 18 July 2019, following the publication of Commission Implementing Regulat…

Publication List 19.07.19

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 …

Six-week highway improvement programme to start on Tuesday

A programme of highway surface upgrades will take place around the Island over the next six weeks, starting on Tuesday 23 July.
Micro asphalt improves the texture of the road surface, helping to disperse water from vehicle tyres during wet weather and …

Global survey finds Isle of Man expats feel safer and enjoy higher quality of life

An annual survey conducted by HSBC has ranked the Isle of Man as the best place to live in the British Isles, and 12th best in the world. 
The HSBC Expat Survey is the longest running independent global survey of expats which looks at important criteri…

Safety Notice – iconBIT Mekotron 6 Hoverboard HB-0060 sold at Currys

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading is making the public aware of a safety notice which has been issued in relation to the iconBIT Mekotron 6 Hoverboard HB-0060 sold at Currys. 
There is a potential safety issue due to a manufacturing defect with s…

Results of cyber security awareness survey published

The results of the Isle of Man Government’s cyber security awareness survey have been published today. 
The survey – which ran from 15 April to 3 May 2019 – has helped Government gauge awareness of cyber security issues amongst the Island’s community. …

Safety Notice – Jack Wills Mug and Socks Gift Sets sold at Boots

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading is making the public aware of a safety notice which has been issued in relation to Jack Wills Mug and Socks gift sets sold at Boots. 
There is a potential safety issue with the ceramic mugs in these sets.  In som…

Director of Prosecutions steps down

A statement from HM Attorney General Mr John Quinn QC: 

‘It is with regret that I announce that Mr Richard Butters, as Director of Prosecutions, is leaving Chambers to pursue his career elsewhere. 
‘Mr Butters took on the role of Director of Prosecuti…

Retirement of Deemster Montgomerie

Government House announce that The Deemster, His Honour Alastair Montgomerie, will retire at the end of 2019 at the age of 66, after a distinguished career in the legal profession. 
Deemster Montgomerie has performed high-profile roles in the Isle of M…