News

Plan established to reduce waiting list for suspected breast cancer referrals

A number of the patients waiting for an urgent consultation for suspected breast cancer are being given the choice by Manx Care of having their appointment and...
Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Single-use plastic: Views sought on plans to combat plastic waste

A consultation has been launched on proposed legal powers that could see the sale and distribution of a range of single-use plastic products (SUPs) banned in...
Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Hello Little People encourage children to ‘Be Safe, Be Smart, Be Kind’ in new campaign video

In partnership with the Isle of Man Government, local children’s theatre company, Hello Little People have produced a video designed to help young people...
Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Tynwald approval sought for proposed changes to COVID-19 regulations

Tynwald will this week be asked to approve revisions to the Island’s COVID-19 regulations.  The changes include provisions to open up travel from countries on...
Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Addressing inequality around concessionary travel fares

Infrastructure Minister Tim Baker MHK today informed Tynwald Members how his Department is addressing inequality issues around the granting of concessionary...
Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Chief Minister takes over responsibility for Department for Enterprise

The Chief Minister has taken up the role as the Minister for Enterprise.  It follows the election of The Hon Laurence Skelly MLC as President of Tynwald. Upon...
Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Council of Ministers expresses concern with initial decision for Tynwald to sit virtually

At a meeting of the Council of Ministers this morning – which took place in person – ministers expressed concern at the initial decision by the Deputy President...
Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Supply of lateral flow devices due to be delivered to Island

Supplies of lateral flow device (LFD) test kits are due back in stock at Island pharmacies from tomorrow, Wednesday 21 July. Lateral flow devices remain a...
Tuesday, 20 July 2021

COVID-19: Schools being closely monitored during final week of summer term

The Isle of Man Government is closely monitoring COVID-19 cases and how the number of people being asked to self-isolate after testing positive is affecting...
Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Vaccine walk-in clinics available for first doses

Walk-in clinics will be available later this week and beginning of next week for individuals aged 18 and over to receive a vaccine. The following walk-in...
Tuesday, 20 July 2021