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Statement: Glencrutchery Road bus and cycle lane

The installation of a bus and cycle lane on Glencrutchery Road in Douglas is a temporary measure to help southbound traffic flows, and is among a series of changes in place while the promenade is one-way north-bound between Victoria Road and Summerhill…

Changes to Partial Exemption VAT treatment relating to supply of goods on hire purchase agreements

This news release is issued to raise awareness of a change to partial exemption VAT treatment for businesses that supply goods on hire purchase agreements and similar contracts.
Following the publication of Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)…

Consultation launched on introducing private landlord register and minimum standards

Feedback is being sought on proposals to bring forward legislation making it mandatory for private landlords to register themselves and their property, and to maintain minimum property standards.
The Isle of Man Government has today (Monday 15 June) la…

Gyms and indoor sports facilities reopen but not swimming pools

People in the Isle of Man will be able to use gyms and indoor sports facilities from Monday, including many at the National Sports Centre, but swimming pools remain closed. 
The move comes as the Isle of Man becomes the first place in the British Isle…

No active cases of coronavirus – 4pm 14 June 2020

Since the last update (4pm Saturday 13 June) 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 5,561 concluded tests,…

No active cases of coronavirus – 4pm 13 June 2020

Since the last update (4pm Friday 12 June) 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 5,520 concluded tests, 2…

Increase in unlicensed potting leads to warning

People using pots to fish recreationally for crabs and lobsters are reminded they must have a license after an increase in the number of unmarked pots being seized.
This year 10 unlicensed pots have been retrieved by fisheries’ enforcement officers fr…

Minister Ashford’s statement on COVID-19 – 12 June 2020

Good afternoon,
Those of you who tuned in yesterday will have heard the Chief Minister make a number of announcements moving us towards the new normal. Some you will have already been aware of and others may have pleasantly surprised you.
Our low level…

Plans to get children back in school ramped up

Plans to get all children back to school are being ramped up after the Chief Minister revealed the Island will become the first place in the British Isles to end social distancing rules.
On Thursday, Howard Quayle MHK, announced it will no longer be a …

Kathryn Magson’s statement on COVID-19 – 12 June 2020

Thank you Minister and good afternoon.
Yesterday’s announcement about the lifting of social distancing has caught the attention of the UK media.
The coverage speaks of a confident nation moving forward as one.
Of decisive action by a government which a…