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Joint government approach to address climate change presented to Tynwald Members

Today (7 March 2019) Tynwald Members received a joint briefing in advance of the March 2019 Tynwald sitting from DEFA Minister Geoffrey Boot MHK (Climate Change), DOI Minister Ray Harmer MHK (Surface Transport) and Chairman of Manx Utilities, Dr Alex A…

Passengers’ needs at the forefront of new Sea Services Agreement

A document designed to form the basis of a new Sea Services Agreement – specifying terms on new vessels, special offers, the removal of higher weekend fares during off-peak times and the refurbishment of passenger facilities – will be presented for app…

Highway improvement scheme will lead to traffic diversions in Ramsey

Drainage and resurfacing improvement works on the TT Mountain Course in Ramsey will lead to traffic diversions being in place from Sunday 17 March.
The scheme will be carried out in two phases to minimise disruption.
The first phase will see Manx Utili…

Financial Sanctions: Syria 2

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Syria.
Annex II to Council Regulation (EC) No 36/2012 has been amended and the identifying information for a nu…

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 6 March 2019  following the publication of Commis…

Government launch Brexit checklist for Isle of Man food manufactures

The Isle of Man Government has launched an online Brexit checklist for Isle of Man food manufacturers.
The checklist, which has been produced by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA), provides guidance on dealing with anticipated c…

Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 – Reminder to scheme members that their pension scheme contribution may increase from April 2019.

Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 – Reminder to scheme members that their pension scheme contribution may increase from April 2019.
From April 2018 the contribution rates for existing members who were in the scheme before 1 April 2017 started …

Financial Sanctions: Ukraine (Misappropriation and Human Rights)

This news release is issued in respect of measures taken against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine.
Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 208/2014 has been amended with effect from 5 March 2019, following the publ…

Urgent statement by the Chief Minister to the House of Keys

The Chief Minister, Hon. Howard Quayle MHK has this morning delivered an urgent statement to the House of Keys:

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members,
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to address the house at such short notice today.
On Sunday night …

Department of Home Affairs update on meeting Parole Inquiry

The Island’s parole system has been substantially updated and major progress has been made towards meeting recommendations for improvement set down in a landmark public inquiry.
An independent inquiry commissioned after the tragic death of Gwen Valenti…