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News around Isle of Man

Financial Sanctions: Belarus

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry to the Belarus sanctions regime.
The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/600) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanc…

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 …

Isle of Man bees in safe hands as Harry meets Gary

A well-respected beekeeper who has spent more than 50 years helping protect the disease-free status of the Isle of Man’s rare honeybees has a new apprentice. 
Harry Owens, who is in his 80s, has been working with the Isle of Man Government since 1975 t…

Opportunity to shape Women’s Health Strategy on Island

Members of the public are invited to have their say on a strategy regarding women’s health on the Isle of Man.
A public consultation is now live on the Government’s Consultation Hub and input from the public is welcome until Friday 20 October 2023. 
Th…

Application for Restoration – 1931 Act Companies

The Companies Acts 1931 to 2004
List of Companies that have applied for Restoration
Pursuant to Section 273b(I) of The Companies Act 1931
The Department for Enterprise hereby gives Notice that the below company has applied for Restoration under the pro…

New DEFA leader to take up role in September

Scott Gallacher has been appointed Chief Officer (CO) for the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA).
The department is dedicated to safeguarding and enriching the Isle of Man’s natural and built assets, guided by the core principles of…

Paul Richardson appointed as new DHSC Chief Officer

Paul Richardson has been appointed Chief Officer (CO) of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
Mr Richardson has had a long career in public service, primarily in healthcare and national government policy. He is the former Deputy Director of…

Major engineering project will protect critical marine infrastructure

A major engineering project designed to protect critical marine infrastructure will soon get under way in Douglas Harbour. 
Alterations being made to King Edward VIII Pier include: installing two new large steel piles around the end of the pier; insta…

Chief Operating Officer appointed for Cabinet Office

Dr Megan Mathias MBE has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Cabinet Office.
Dr Mathias joins the Isle of Man Government following a series of senior public service roles, most recently as Director of Delivery and Improvement in the C…

Alteration to school summer holidays

Schools will finish the summer term two-days earlier in 2024 and 2025 to accommodate teacher training.
It means the summer term will finish on Friday 19 July in 2024, instead of Tuesday 23 July as previously planned.
The move will allow the Department …