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News around Isle of Man

Chief Minister’s mid-term statement

Thank you for the opportunity to update Honourable Members on a number of key developments that have progressed since this Court last met. It has been a busy summer!
Last year Mr President, I committed to a number of reforms and actions to improve deli…

House of Commons’ Justice Committee visits Island

Three members of the House of Commons’ Justice Committee have visited the Isle of Man to learn more about the Island, its constitutional relationship with the UK Government and the significant contribution the Isle of Man makes to the UK’s economy.
Cha…

Chief Minister pays tribute to public servants who stepped up during period of change

The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has paid tribute the Island’s public servants who have ‘held fast’ during a period of significant change for the Island’s Public Service.
Addressing Members in Tynwald, the Chief Minister said:

‘We have had conside…

Manx Care’s Friends and Family Test Results Show Nearly 90% Overall Service Satisfaction Rating

Manx Care has released its Friends and Family Test Survey data for the second quarter (July to September 2023). A total of 3,654 surveys were completed, garnering an overall satisfaction score of 89%, with patients and service users deeming the care th…

Financial Sanctions: Libya

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry under the Libya Sanctions Regime.
The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1665) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) a…

Andy Ralphs appointed permanent Chief Executive of the Isle of Man Government

Andy Ralphs has been appointed by the Public Services Commission as Chief Executive Officer (Isle of Man Government) following an open and competitive recruitment process.
Mr Ralphs, who has more than 20 years of experience working in public services, …

Sanctions: FCDO issues e-alert on Court of Appeal judgement in Mints v NBT

The Treasury advises that on 16 October 2023 the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issued an e-alert following the Court of Appeal’s judgement in the case of Mints & others v PJSC National Bank Trust & another. The statem…

Homelessness strategy to go before Tynwald

Plans to tackle homelessness on the Island will go before Tynwald in December.
The draft Homelessness strategy is part of the scheme of work undertaken by the Housing and Communities Board and was outlined in the Housing and Communities Action Plan 202…

Harbouring history: commemorative plaque reinstalled

A piece of the Isle of Man’s maritime history has found its way back home, as a commemorative plaque is reinstalled at the Sea Terminal in Douglas. It’s the result of an inquiry by the Corlett family, descendants of the Harbours Engineer during the Sea…

Manx Care launches People, Culture and Engagement Strategy to improve culture across the organisation

The Isle of Man’s health and social care provider has recently developed a People, Culture and Engagement Strategy, aiming to build a fully engaged, inclusive and high-performing workforce. Since Manx Care’s inception, one of its key priorities has bee…