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Applications for Dissolution – 1931 Act Companies

The Companies Acts 1931 To 2004
List Of Companies That Have Applied For A Declaration Of Dissolution
Pursuant To Section 273a(3)(A) Of The Companies Act 1931
The Department for Enterprise hereby gives Notice that the attached companies have applied for…

Stay warm and well this winter

There’s plenty of practical advice on offer to help people stay healthy and in good spirits this winter. Manx residents know how the weather can change quickly in a short space of time, so the message in the run-up to Christmas is wise-up, stock up an…

Island prepared for ‘No Deal’ Brexit

With the ongoing debate surrounding the outcome of the Brexit negotiations, there is heightened interest in ‘No Deal’ preparations being made in the UK. 
Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK said:

‘The interests of the Isle of Man have been strongly repre…

Dental Nurse Apprentices supported by Government’s apprenticeship scheme

The first group of Dental Nurse Apprentices to be supported by the Isle of Man Government’s Skills Development Scheme have been awarded Level 3 Diplomas in Dental Nursing.
Seven apprentices received the certificates with the support of the Scheme, whi…

400 more people cycling to work

Employers are taking advantage of the Isle of Man Government’s Cycle to Work tax exemption and helping staff stay healthy.
The measure was introduced by the Treasury in April 2017 as part of the 2017-18 Budget by Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK.
Th…

Winter Bonus to help keep the vulnerable warm

Each year the Treasury makes lump-sum payments, usually of £300, to around 2,300 vulnerable people and those on low incomes to help keep warm during the winter months.
The Winter Bonus is paid in January to pensioners, disabled people and others who re…

Public sector rents to rise by 2.1%

Public sector rents in the Isle of Man are set to rise by 2.1%, with effect from 1 April 2019.
The revised charges, which are below the rate of inflation calculated through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), have been announced by the Department of Infras…

Closure of government offices Christmas/new year period

Members of the public are asked to note that most Government Offices will be closed on the following days over the Christmas and New Year period:
Tuesday 25 December 2018, Wednesday 26 December 2018, Monday 31 December 2018 and Tuesday 1 January 2019
I…

Gemma’s kind gesture brings cheer to Children’s Ward

A schoolgirl from Douglas has captured the true spirit of Christmas with a donation to Noble’s Hospital – and discovered that giving can be just as much fun as receiving.
Eleven year-old Gemma Kerruish will be distributing presents to youngsters in Nob…

Financial Sanctions: Terrorism and Terrorist Financing

Today, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), part of HM Treasury, has renewed the final designation of the following individual.
RENEWAL OF FINAL DESIGNATION
Date of Renewal of Final Designation 17/12/2018
Individual
KHALID SHEIKH MO…