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News around Isle of Man

Planning Applications – Publication List

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.
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Isle of Man Government – Public Registers of the Beneficial Ownership of Companies

The Isle of Man Government has prepared a document that sets out its position in relation to a recent announcement regarding public beneficial ownership registers. The document provides helpful background information and clarifies the commitments made.

First residents welcomed to £8.4m Clagh Vane estate

An event was held earlier today at the Clagh Vane estate to celebrate the first residents moving into the £8.4m housing development in Ballasalla.
Michelle Williams was presented with a bouquet of flowers on the doorstep of her new home by Infrastructu…

Plans to plant a tree for every Island resident announced

A five year tree planting strategy was announced yesterday (Wednesday 26 June) by the Chief Minister at the 40th Anniversary of the Isle of Man Arboretum.
The Isle of Man Government is committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and yesterd…

Formal policy on prescriptions for patients living or travelling abroad

The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that it is formalising its current recommendation covering initial and repeat prescriptions for residents moving or travelling abroad.
Now standardised as official policy, all prescribers have been…

European Union (Maldives Sanctions)(Revocation)Order 2019 and Maldives Sanctions (Revocation) Regulations 2019

The above Order and Regulations have been made following the Council of the European Union’s decision to repeal restrictive measures against the Maldives, following an improvement in the political situation in the country.
Council Regulation (EU) 2018/…

Public invited to celebrate Armed Forces Day 2019

Members of the public are being invited to show their support for the armed services this Sunday 30 June to mark Armed Forces Day 2019.
The event celebrates the role local servicemen and women have played in conflict and peacekeeping the world over.
Th…

Talented chefs taste success with Manx produce

Island chefs are proving themselves in a competition highlighting the versatility of Manx food and drink.
Sponsored by Robinson’s, the Isle of Man Chef of the Year competition has been hotly contested for many years.   
Five local chefs were shortlist…

Further restrictions to queen scallop fishing season

Further restrictions to the queen scallop fishing quota will be introduced in Isle of Man territorial sea for the 2019 fishing season.
A recent stock assessment carried out by Bangor University, scientific advisors to the Department of Environment, Foo…