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News around Isle of Man

Financial Sanctions

This news release is issued to publicise changes made to financial sanctions guidance issued by the Customs and Excise Division of the Treasury and changes made to the layout of the web site page.
Three new pieces of guidance have been issued:

Financi…

Parents reminded of £3,420 credit towards pre-school education

Parents and guardians of children who have their fourth birthday between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019 are being reminded they can apply for a credit of £3,420 for use towards the cost of pre-school education.
Member for the Department of Educati…

Community Services all set to go digital

Another important step on the road to a fully integrated health record has been made with the introduction of digital referrals across a wide range of community services.
Using a digital software system known as EMIS, the same as that already used by t…

Isle of Man Sport appoints on-Island anti-doping educators

Isle of Man Sport has appointed three anti-doping educators to ensure that there is on-Island support and knowledge available for sportspeople, coaches, and governing bodies. 
During 2016 and 2017 Isle of Man Sport arranged several visits from a UK an…

Statement on cancellation of Rally Isle of Man

Last night’s news from Rally Isle of Man announcing the failure of its event has come as a significant disappointment to the Isle of Man Government, which has been working hard to try and help Rally Isle of Man to run its event. Rally Isle of Man’s dec…

Workshops will inform new Sea Services Agreement

The views of business leaders and passengers are being sought to help inform the development of a new Sea Services Agreement (SSA) for the Isle of Man. 
The Department of Infrastructure is hosting a series of stakeholder workshops beginning early in Se…

Statement regarding TT and Festival of Motorcycling Radio Broadcasting Contract

The Department for Enterprise wishes to clarify the situation regarding the TT and Festival of Motorcycling radio broadcasting contract following comment online that suggests Manx Radio has lost the contract and that it is to be awarded to an off-Islan…

Manx Telecom Parish Walk inspires new ‘Progression to Parish’ fitness scheme

Manx Sport and Recreation (MSR) is launching a new scheme which aims to motivate people to take more exercise by setting themselves a target to complete the 11 miles to Santon in the 2019 Manx Telecom Parish Walk. 
On Wednesday 12 September 2018, MSR w…

Important Safety Notice: Three Babywear/Children’swear Products Recalled by M&Co

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading wishes to make the public aware of recalls concerning the following three babywear/children’swear products sold at M&Co.
Monster Dungaree and TeeProduct Reference: 30/14/215Colour: DenimSizes 0/3 months – 3/4 …

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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