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News around Isle of Man

Financial Sanctions: Terrorism and Terrorist Financing

On 9 October 2018, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), part of HM Treasury, renewed the final designations of the following entities:
RENEWAL OF FINAL DESIGNATION
[Additional information is in italics. Deleted information is in squ…

Report set to lever fresh approach to falls prevention

A landmark report into the management and prevention of falls among over 65-year olds in the Isle of Man has been published by the Department of Health and Social Care.
The first major review of provision has been carried out in three key settings: hos…

Opportunity to help shape the make-up of public bodies

There is a unique opportunity for a member of the Manx public to play a role in appointing people to some of the Island’s public bodies.
The Council of Ministers is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual as a member of the Appointm…

Tynwald asked to consider drought relief scheme to help farmers

Tynwald is being asked to consider a £1.2 million scheme of grants to help farmers who have been affected by a cold and wet spring followed by one of the warmest and driest summers since 1976.
The cold, wet weather slowed grass growth in spring, which …

Isle of Man Sport Lecture 2018: Overcoming Adversity

On 25 October, inspirational runner Andy Grant will deliver the 6th Isle of Man Sport Lecture, which this year will be held at the University College Isle of Man at 7.30pm.
No stranger to adversity, having lost his mother to leukaemia when he was aged …

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 8 October 2018  following the publication of Comm…

Contributions to sustainability recognised at inaugural UNESCO Biosphere Awards

Contributions towards the Island’s sustainability were recognised at the first UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards, held today (Monday).
Geoffrey Boot MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, presented awards for Education and Public Awaren…

Overhaul of private medical services at Noble’s Hospital proposed

A new era of private healthcare at Noble’s Hospital is on the horizon, as proposals are announced for a major updating of facilities and management next year. 
The plan involves the temporary closure of the private patients’ unit (PPU) and suspension o…

Financial Sanctions: Iraq.

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against Iraq.
Annex III to Council Regulation (EC) 1210/2003 has been amended with effect from 5 October 2018, following the publication of Commission Implementing Regulation (…

Work set to start on replacement Peel Harbour Road Bridge

Following planning approval, and a period of public consultation, the project to replace Peel Harbour Road Bridge is now ready to start.
Construction will begin on Monday 8 October 2018, with an anticipated completion date of mid-March next year – a to…