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News around Isle of Man

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 23 July 2020, following the publication of Commis…

No active cases of coronavirus – 4.20pm 23 July 2020

Since the last update (4pm Wednesday 22 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 7,801 concluded tests…

Go Cards initiative aims to relieve congestion

Commuters in Onchan, Baldrine and Laxey are being offered the chance to try travelling by bus for free with a Go Places card loaded with 18 journeys.
The initiative is being brought forward to mitigate the effect of the north-bound one-way system in pl…

Teachers set for biggest pay rise in fifteen years

Teachers in the Isle of Man are set to receive their biggest pay rise in fifteen years.
It comes after Gavin Williamson, the UK Education Secretary, accepted all recommendations from the independent School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) on Tuesday.
Isle …

No active cases of coronavirus – 4pm 22 July 2020

Since the last update (4pm Tuesday 21 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 7,743 concluded tests a…

Support for Island’s seafood industry extended

A scheme to provide financial assistance to seafood businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has been extended until 31 August after receiving Tynwald backing.
The Isle of Man Government set up a scheme in April to help protect fishing vessel owners …

Financial Sanctions: Global Human Rights Regime

This news release is issued to publicise a new global sanctions regime introduced to freeze the funds and economic resources of certain persons, entities or bodies responsible for or involved in serious violations of human rights. The new regime will t…

VAT Retail Schemes

This news release is issued to draw attention to information released earlier today for catering businesses using retail schemes.
Catering businesses using retail schemes may have to alter their accounting systems for the period 15 July 2020 to 12 Janu…

No active cases of coronavirus – 4pm 21 July 2020

Since the last update (4pm Monday 20 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 7,683 concluded tests, 3…

Travel insurance essential for visitors to Guernsey

Isle of Man residents planning to visit Guernsey are reminded of the importance of having adequate travel and medical insurance when they travel off-Island. 
An air bridge has been established between the Isle of Man and Guernsey to offer residents of …