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News around Isle of Man

Financial Sanctions: South Sudan

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against South Sudan.
Annexes I and II to Council Regulation (EU) No 735/2015 have been amended with effect from 13 August 2018, following the publication of Commission Implemen…

Burma/Myanmar Sanctions

This news release is issued to raise awareness of changes to EU sanctions measures in relation to Burma/Myanmar.
Annex IV to Council Regulation (EU) No 401/2013 has been amended with effect from 13 August 2018, following the publication of Council Impl…

Department welcomes submission of Quayside North planning application

The Department of Infrastructure welcomes the news a planning application has been submitted for the redevelopment of the former Lord Street bus station site by developers Kane Limited.

Subject to planning approval, it is hoped work will begin on the …

Awards reflect increasing diversification in food, farm and fishing businesses

Increasing diversification across the Island’s farmers, food and fishing producers was praised at an annual awards ceremony held this evening (Friday).
Geoffrey Boot MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture presented the Isle of Man Food, Fa…

Bank Holidays in the Isle of Man 2019

Treasury has confirmed that the following dates will be Bank Holidays in the Isle of Man in 2019, in accordance with the provisions of the Bank Holidays Act 1989:

Tuesday, 1 January (New Year’s Day)
Friday, 19 April (Good Friday)
Monday, 22 April (Eas…

Feedback sought on Contempt of Court Bill

Feedback is currently being sought on a proposal to put the law relating to contempt of court on a statutory footing in the Isle of Man.
The Attorney General’s Chambers is seeking to modernise the legislation that deals with conduct that could interfer…

Isle of Man Sport Celebration of Coaching

Recognising the work of volunteer sports coaches is the theme for a new event being promoted by Isle of Man Sport.
A Celebration of Coaching will take place at the Tea Junction on Saturday 8 September to honour the army of sports coaches who give up th…

Export Control (Burma Sanctions)(No 2) Order 2018 (Application) Order 2018

The Treasury announces that the above Order has been made and will come into effect on 14 August 2018.
The Order applies in Island law the Export Control (Burma Sanctions)(No 2) Order 2018 (“ the applied Order”) which provides for the enforcement of ne…

Publication List 10.08.18

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.
A …

Safety Advice – B&Q Shrewsbury Gravity Chair

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading is making the public aware of safety advice 
which has been issued by B&Q in relation to the Shrewsbury Gravity Chair, over 100 of which have been bought at the local store.
Users are advised to take care when…