Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Sanctions Guidance Amendments

The Treasury advises that amendments have been made to the Sanctions and export control website to enhance supplementary guidance, aimed at providing technical support to industry and the public.
The Russia sanctions guidance page has redesigned statut…

Chief Minister sets out commitments on government efficiency, tax and transport

Commitments to maximise government efficiency, review tax thresholds, and leverage the ownership of the Steam Packet have been set out by the Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK. 
The Chief Minister pledged to address these issues as part of an update to…

Manx Care to host ‘Dads in Touch’ Event

Calling all on-Island Dads! You are invited to the ‘Dads in Touch’ event at 6pm at The Roundhouse, Braddan, on 2 July 2024.
Following the success of the Dad’s Survey, launched by the Midwifery Team, Manx Care has acknowledged that there is a need for s…

Financial Sanctions: Sanctions (Amendment) Regulations 2024

This news release is issued to publicise the revocation of the Burundi (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 and minor updates to the Island’s Sanctions Regulations.
The Burundi regime had effect in the Isle of Man by the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Sanctio…

School funding review published

An independent review into the way schools are funded on Isle of Man has been published, along with the Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s (DESC) response to its findings.
The review, which makes five key recommendations, was carried out by …

Application to extend Ramsey boundary rejected after independent inquiry

An independent inquiry has rejected an application from Ramsey Town Commissioners to extend the town’s boundary – a decision which has been endorsed by the Department of Infrastructure. 
It was proposed that the town’s boundary be extended into neighbo…

Celebrating the Isle of Man Air Ambulance Service

The Isle of Man Air Ambulance Service gives people on the Isle of Man access to specialist healthcare in the UK, when they are too unwell to travel on Loganair or the Steam Packet.

It has been in operation for over 20 years, and can operate 24 hours a…

Expressions of Interest for Patient Transfer Air Service

Manx Care is seeking expressions of interest for provision of the patient transfer air service between Ronaldsway and UK airports. This is the first stage in the tender process, which is needed as the current contract for this service expires in Septem…

“Inspirational” Mark Cavendish knighted in King’s Birthday Honours

• Sir Mark knighted for services to the sport of cycling and charity work• Athlete hailed as a “hero” and “inspiration” by first-ever cycling coach• Chief Minister congratulates Manx Missile on knighthood• Captain Stephen Carter and TT legend Richard …

GPs to attend an essential training session – Thursday 20 June 2024

GPs will be attending their next Education Session on the afternoon of 20 June. The session will be focused on Diabetes.
GP practices will remain open to make any future routine appointments, request test results or order repeat prescriptions. Please n…