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Planning Applications – Publication List

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 …

Joint statement by governments of Guernsey, Jersey and Isle of Man on beneficial ownership registers

The governments of Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man are today jointly announcing a series of steps regarding each jurisdiction’s central register of beneficial ownership information of companies and how they will move towards developing internation…

Isle of Man’s most popular baby names in 2018 revealed as Harry and Grace

The Civil Registry has revealed its births, deaths and marriages statistics in the Isle of Man for 2018. The most popular first names given to baby boys and girls this year were Harry and Grace/Gracie.
Harry, Alexander, Charles, George and Theodore hav…

Consultations seek public’s views on proposed planning changes

The Isle of Man Government is seeking views from the public on planning reform; specifically on areas surrounding a potential Telecommunications Development Order; and a Use Classes Order and Changes of Use Development Order. 
Geoffrey Boot MHK, Minste…

Crucial Crew community project to teach children important life skills

A community project that teaches important life skills to children is gearing up for its 27th year.
Between 17-21 June the Crucial Crew project will teach various aspects of personal wellbeing including road safety, first aid, online security and safet…

Re-signing of the Armed Forces Covenant

Speech by: Hon Howard Quayle MHK, Chief Minister
I would like to welcome you all and thank you for attending this very important event. 
I am very honoured to introduce to you the representatives of the Armed Forces who have attended today to sign the …

GPs to attend summer training session on 27th June: routine appointments unavailable

Routine GP appointments will not be available from 1pm to 6pm, 27 June as GPs attend their latest quarterly education session.
Anyone who needs to see a doctor urgently should ring their surgery for an appointment with the on-call GP. Practices will re…

UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man marks national refill day

Refill your reusable water bottle with tap water while on the move, stay hydrated and help reduce plastic consumption and pollution.
That is the message from Geoffrey Boot MHK on the eve of National Refill Day (Wednesday 19 June).
UNESCO Biosphere Isle…

Medicinal cannabis

The results of the recent public consultations into the medicinal use of cannabis and the licensing of industrial hemp production have now been made available.
Publication of the two reports comes after a six-week consultation period which closed on 20…