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Publication List 31.07.20

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 …

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 30 July 2020

Good afternoon,
Yesterday we reached the milestone of seventy days without any new cases of COVID-19 here in the Isle of Man.
As days with no new cases turned into weeks, hope and confidence grew that we had turned the tide on the virus.  Acting on the…

No active cases of coronavirus

Since the last update (4pm Wednesday 29 July) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
This means the Isle of Man has no active cases and the total number of confirmed cases remains 336.
There have been 8,174 concluded tests…

Alcohol Duty – Wine and Made-wine, post duty point dilution

As previously notified in a news release issued on the 25March 2020, the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1986 (Amendment) Order 2020 came into operation on 30 July 2020, but has effect from 1 April 2020.
This Order inserts a new section 51ZA into the Alcoh…

Santander International to support Coronavirus Working Capital Loan Agreement

Santander International has announced it will be supporting the Coronavirus Business Working Capital Loan Agreement (‘WCLA’) as a participating lender.
The Agreement will provide up to £10million of working capital lending to local businesses adversely…

Rare Brazilian primates arrive at Wildlife Park

Two endangered golden lion tamarins have taken up home at the Curraghs Wildlife Park.
The rare primates were due to arrive from a French zoo in April, but their move was delayed due to the global health emergency.
Named after their colour and impressiv…

No active cases of coronavirus – 4pm 29 July 2020

Since the last update (4pm Tuesday 28 July) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
This means the Isle of Man has no active cases and the total number of confirmed cases remains 336.
There have been 8,111 concluded tests a…

European Union Sanctions – Yemen

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against Yemen.
This notice is issued to correct 5 listings in the Yemen regime.  These amendments bring the consolidated list into line with Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) …

No active cases of coronavirus – 4pm 28 July 2020

Since the last update (4pm Monday 27 July) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
This means the Isle of Man has no active cases and the total number of confirmed cases remains 336.
There have been 8,033 concluded tests an…

Peat rights revoked to protect carbon stores

Ancient rights which allow people to extract upland peat for fuel have been revoked by Tynwald – in a bid to protect important carbon stores and reduce emissions.
Globally, peatlands account for one third of the world’s terrestrial carbon and the Islan…