Isle of Man Government News

Importance of health insurance for TT visitors and Island travellers

Thu, 23 May 2019 10:44:45 GMT

In the lead up to this year's TT as thousands of people prepare to travel to the Island, the Government is reminding all visitors of the need for health insurance.

The reciprocal health agreement between the Isle of Man and the UK - whereby free healthcare is available to UK residents visiting the Isle of Man and Island residents visiting the UK - is limited to urgent care which the patient requires before returning home.

The agreement does not necessarily cover the costs of travelling back home after treatment, which can be extremely high.

Generally, non-UK residents visiting the Island are only entitled to free emergency care. Any charges for treatment beyond emergency care, in addition to the cost of returning home, would be payable by the patient or their insurer.

Isle of Man residents travelling outside of the UK will face any local charges applicable to overseas visitors for medical treatment where they are staying. Again, the individual would be liable for any costs associated with getting back home following treatment.

Consequently, all persons travelling to and from the Island are advised to obtain adequate health insurance, including provision for medical repatriation, for the duration of their stay.

A special leaflet has been produced.

Government to progress health and care transformation

Wed, 22 May 2019 09:22:59 GMT

The first steps in a major transformation of the Island’s health and social care system are set to be taken, in line with far-reaching recommendations for change set out in a landmark review.

The final report of the Independent Health and Social Care Review authored by Sir Jonathan Michael has been unanimously approved by Tynwald. The report includes 26 recommendations to transform the way health and care services are provided, to ensure the Island’s population has a high quality, clinically and financially stable system in the long term.

In the review, Sir Jonathan modelled the impact of rising costs and demand for services to the year 2035/36, concluding that the current system is unsustainable. The final report set out funding options and recommended the creation of a new organisation, possibly styled Manx Care, to deliver or commission services to the public. This would be separate from but accountable to the body that sets policy and priorities.

Chief Minister Howard Quayle said:

‘I’m pleased that Tynwald has given its backing to Sir Jonathan Michael’s final report. Now it’s time to get on with the work. Transforming health and care services won’t be easily or quickly achieved. We are looking at a five year time frame for the overall transformation programme, but hope to deliver on some aspects more swiftly.

The Chief Minister added:

‘Work has begun on plotting the way forward, and health and care transformation will be on the agenda at this week’s Council of Ministers to determine the next steps based on Sir Jonathan’s report. We must seize this golden opportunity by acting swiftly as this is not an opportunity that we are going to miss.

‘This administration is committed to getting the transformation programme up and running, and to start delivering on the review’s recommendations. Sir Jonathan has signalled he may be willing to provide ongoing advice and scrutiny on the implementation, and for that I thank him, as his independent views will be immensely beneficial going forward.’

A motion asking Tynwald to support the final report was tabled by Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan who said:

‘I too am pleased the report has been accepted by Tynwald members, who can be assured that Treasury is committed to resourcing the transformation. Today we have committed to substantial reform, making this an exciting opportunity to bring huge benefit for future generations. By adopting the recommendations we are taking a major step towards ensuring high quality health and care services that are financially sustainable.’

Health and Social Care Minister David Ashford said:

‘We may look back on this vote as a turning point, when first steps were taken in a once-in-a-generation overhaul of the nation’s health and social care system. It paves the way for us to achieve our vision to be the best small Island health and care system, putting the service user at the centre of everything we do.

‘The transformation must be committed to involving staff in the process from the start, as without their support it will not succeed. There must also be significant engagement with other providers of care, as they are crucial to realising the delivery model envisaged in the report.’

Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas, said:

‘Implementation will need careful application of human, digital and other resources but the benefits will be immense and long-term. Working together in health and care, indeed across the whole public service, is essential and this transformation requires it.’

In accordance with the final report’s recommendation, the Department of Health and Social Care, Treasury and Cabinet Office will be instructed by the Council of Ministers to ensure the transformation programme is implemented, and the programme will be led by the Chief Secretary, Will Greenhow. In addition, reports on the progress of the transformation programme will be submitted to the Council of Ministers quarterly and to Tynwald annually.

1,000 young sporting participants open the 18th Manx Youth Games

Wed, 22 May 2019 10:53:38 GMT

On Saturday 18 May young people representing teams from the North, East, South, and West of the Island paraded onto the athletics track at the NSC for the opening of the 18^th Manx Youth Games.

Over 1,000 participants involved in the Games took part in a mass warm-up dance routine before receiving an official welcome from the Minister for Education, Sport and Children, Graham Cregeen MHK.

The Minister praised the dedication of the children for their commitment to training in the lead up to the event and reminded them of the benefits of taking part in sports. He also took the opportunity to thank the volunteers for their hard work and dedication.

The Minister said:

'The National Sports Centre has played host to thousands of Manx Youth Games competitors over the years, helping to inspire our younger generation to get involved in the wide range of sports that we are lucky to be able to provide here on the Isle of Man.

‘Encouraging children to get out and about continues to be hugely important to the Isle of Man Government. Through both our Strategy for Sport and Programme for Government we are encouraging people to be more active more often.

‘The event brings together all the hard work and passion of these children as each area competes with one another across 13 different sports.’

Once again the event was sponsored by HSBC who have supported the event since 2002. Jaime Amoedo, Country Head of Commercial Banking and Senior Manager, HSBC Isle of Man, said:

‘We have worked in partnership with the Manx Sport and Recreation team for the last 18 years, to see the games develop into one of the biggest annual sporting events for youngsters in the Isle of Man. The Games set out a vision for ensuring young people on the island can benefit from taking part in sports, leading to improved physical and mental well-being, themes that are incredibly important to the Bank, our people and the community events we support.

‘The Games bring the whole community together, from young people and their parents to volunteers and coaches, who all work tirelessly to make this event happen and ensure it is a resounding success. With more than 1,000 young islanders taking part in this amazing event each year, the role played by every individual involved is paramount in encouraging and influencing the future sporting stars of the Isle of Man. I would like to congratulate each and every one of our inspirational sporting participants.’

Financial Sanctions: Iraq

Wed, 22 May 2019 11:44:06 GMT

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against Iraq.

Annexe III to Council Regulation (EC) 1210/2003 has been amended with effect from 22 May 2019, following the publication of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2019/808 (“the Amending Regulation”). The Amending Regulation reflects the decisions made on 14 May 2019 by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Committee to remove four entries from the UN Iraq list.

The following entries have been removed from the UK’s Consolidated List and are no longer subject to an asset freeze.

Delistings

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF BAGHDAD ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION

Address: PO Box 24042, Al-Jumhuriya Street, Building 66, Baghdad, Iraq.

Other Information: Funds or financial assets or economic resources received on or after 23 May 2003 are not to be regarded as frozen nor required to be transferred to the successor arrangements to the DFI

Listed on: 05/05/2004 Last Updated: [21/02/2013] 22/05/2019 Group ID: 8071

IDRISI CENTRE FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY

a.k.a: ICEC

Address: Museum Square, Karkh, PO Box 14077, Baghdad, Iraq.

Listed on: 05/05/2004 Last Updated: [21/02/2013] 22/05/2019 Group ID: 8106

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY

Address: Rashid Street, PO Box 11387, Baghdad, Iraq.

Listed on: 05/05/2004 Last Updated: [21/02/2013] 22/05/2019 Group ID: 8138.

STATE ENTERPRISE FOR FERTILIZER INDUSTRIES

Address: PO Box 74, Basrah, Iraq.

Listed on: 05/05/2004 Last Updated: [21/02/2013] 22/05/2019 Group ID: 8179.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to Iraq and links to the Consolidated List of Individuals and entities subject to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Financial Sanctions: Syria

Wed, 22 May 2019 13:44:10 GMT

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Syria.

Annex II to Council Regulation (EC) No 36/2012 has been amended with effect from 21 May 2019, following the publication of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2019/798.

Nine entries have been removed from the UK’s Consolidated List and are no longer subject to an asset freeze.

Twenty nine entries have been amended and are still subject to an asset freeze.

Details of the delistings and amendments can be found in the attached Annex.

Financial institutions and other persons are requested to check whether they maintain any accounts or otherwise hold funds or economic resources for, or provide financial services to, the designated individuals. If so, they must freeze such accounts or other funds and, unless licensed by the Treasury, refrain from dealing with said funds or economic resources, and suspend the provision of any financial services. They must also report their findings to the FIU. Where a relevant institution has already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources held frozen for the designated individual they are not required to report these details again.

Failure to comply with financial sanctions legislation or to seek to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to Syria and links to the UK’s Consolidated List of Individuals and entities subject to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website

Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras to identify motorists failing to pay vehicle duty

Wed, 22 May 2019 14:46:31 GMT

Roadside cameras will be used from this week in a bid to identify and prosecute motorists who fail to pay vehicle duty, commonly known as road tax.

The use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology will be launched across the Island at a range of locations.

Staff from the Department of Infrastructure will be visible at the roadside with cameras which capture a vehicle’s registration number and check to see if the appropriate tax has been paid.

A robust approach will be taken against owners of vehicles found to be untaxed or unregistered. The maximum fine for driving a vehicle without vehicle duty is £2,000.

The use of ANPR will also allow the Department of Infrastructure to start modernising its vehicle and driver licensing services in line with a commitment contained in the Programme for Government to transform the delivery of services through the use of technology.

This will eventually lead to tax discs being withdrawn, as they were in the UK in October 2014. Combined with other modifications to the vehicle and driver administration processes, this will result in a reduction in administration costs that will allow more money to be spent on the Island’s highway network.

Vehicles brought in from the UK must be registered as soon as they arrive in the Island to ensure they pay vehicle duty. If the vehicle is over three years old a test is required before it can be registered - a test booking must be made as soon as the vehicle arrives on Manx roads to avoid prosecution and a fine.

Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer MHK said:

‘The vast majority of people settle what is due on time and expect strong action to be taken against anyone who attempts to avoid paying. The use of this technology is well established and will be used to ensure Manx roads are correctly funded by those who use them.

He added:

‘As well as being an offence, the message we want to get across is that failing to pay your fair share is socially unacceptable.’

Vehicle duty – what does it pay for?

Pothole repairs
Road design, procurement and reconstruction
Footway design - procurement, construction and repairs
Road resurfacing – design, procurement and delivery
Highway drainage, installation, maintenance, repair and maintenance
Repair and upkeep of railings, bollards, posts, signs, traffic lights and pelican crossings
Painting of zebra crossings, white/yellow lines and road junctions
Bridges - design, procurement, inspection, repair, maintenance and replacement
Hedge and grass cutting, road sweeping and gully clearing
Customer service and records management
Road safety investigation, design and implementation
Pedestrian safety management and improvement
Cycleway design and cycle infrastructure implementation, maintenance, inspection and design
Management of severe weather events, including removing fallen trees, gritting, snow clearing, flood management, etc
TT Mountain Course – one-way implementation
Support and legislative administration for events, including motorsports, fairs, carnivals, parades, soapbox derbies, etc
Country footpath design, inspection, maintenance and repair; footpath bridge repair, replacement, inspection and repair; cutting back vegetation
Day-to-day network management of those working in the road, eg, telecoms, gas, electric
Management of roads and footpaths on new housing developments, including financial administration, technical management and quality control prior to adoption
Management of highway and vehicle legislation
Administration of vehicle and driver licencing, including negotiations with administration bodies in other countries
Issuing international permits and authorisations
Strategic planning and policy development

For assistance, call the Highways team 850000. For non-urgent issues, email enquiries@highways.gov.im or use www.reportaproblem.im

Accommodation payments for off-Island patients are going to rise

Wed, 22 May 2019 15:39:24 GMT

Accommodation support payments for patients visiting the UK will increase from June 1, the first time they have gone up since 2004.

Maximum payments will go up to £50 per person per night (£74 in London). The current rate is £28 per person per night (£41.50 in London), meaning that payments will rise by just under 80%.

The Health and Social Care Minister, David Ashford MHK, made the decision after a Departmental review of the current level of payments which concluded in April this year.

Payments are intended as a contribution towards accommodation expenses for people needing to stay overnight in the UK in connection with a hospital appointment.

They cover patients referred to the UK by a consultant at Noble’s Hospital as well as escorts and visitors authorised by the Department of Health and Social Care for funded travel in connection with a patient’s visit to the UK.

Journeys by a patient who has been referred outside of the Isle of Man NHS, for example by a private consultant or GP, will remain ineligible.

To qualify, patients must book and pay for their own accommodation and claim back the expenses from the Patient Transfer Office.

The Minister commented:

'It is clear that these payments needed to be reviewed to make sure that they help to meet the increasing cost of overnight accommodation, whether in London or across the UK. These new levels will, I hope, give comfort to those who are travelling for treatment, and those going with them. I will ensure that payment levels are kept under review so that they continue to offer substantial support for all those that need them.'

Hospital access zone sought to facilitate abortion services

Mon, 20 May 2019 13:09:47 GMT

A measure designed to ensure the public has unhindered access to abortion services at Noble's Hospital will be brought to Tynwald this week.

Members will be asked to approve an Order creating an access zone in and around the hospital, in line with the provisions of the Abortion Reform Act 2019, to give legal protection to patients and those providing abortion services.

If approved, the Access to Abortion Services (Noble's Hospital Access Zone) Order 2019 will come into force on 24 May 2019, the day on which wide-ranging reforms in the Act become operational in Manx law.

The access zone comprises the entire Noble's estate, including the land on which the hospital stands, and public roads within 100 metres of the site.

The Order - if approved and once the Act comes into operation - creates a number of offences. It will be unlawful for instance to interfere, impede or repeatedly communicate with a person without their consent in the access zone, having been warned not to do so by a constable.

Provision for access zones around the hospital, made under part 3 of the Act, also allows for the High Court to impose injunctions to restrain individuals from contravening the access zone.

Health and Social Care Minister David Ashford said:

'The Island is taking a progressive and historic step this month in reforming outdated abortion laws. It has been a long and painstaking road to this point. Substantial resources have been used to research and write a highly complex piece of legislation, to ensure it is right in every respect. The access zone Order addresses important issues, as we're determined not only to enhance women's rights to legal abortion services, but to ensure that in practice, those services can be accessed safely and appropriately. Access zones apply to National Health Service hospitals in the UK and elsewhere and serve patients and providers of abortion services well.'

A public notice setting out what the access zone is for, its boundaries, potential offences and the date it comes into operation will be publicised in the Isle of Man media.

If Tynwald approves the Order, a permanent sign drawing attention to the access zone will be erected at the entrance and approaches to Noble's Hospital.

Initiatives to reduce residential carbon emissions announced

Mon, 20 May 2019 14:10:06 GMT

The Isle of Man Government has launched three initiatives to encourage the public to reduce their residential carbon emissions.

Geoffrey Boot MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, said:

‘Residential properties are the largest contributor to carbon emissions in the Island and alarmingly this figure is continuing to increase. The Isle of Man Government has recognised a climate change emergency and if we are to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 then we must all start to make immediate changes to our lifestyles and in our homes.

‘We have launched a refreshed Energy Efficiency Scheme, a Retrofit Ideas Competition and an Energy Efficiency Survey Trial to increase the awareness of the ways in which residents can reduce their carbon emissions, with the support and guidance of the Isle of Man Government.’

The refreshed Energy Efficiency Scheme campaign has been launched and will aim to assist residents with their fuel bills and help reduce usage of fossil fuels. The Isle of Man Government will provide up to £1,000 towards home improvements to support this. Private renters or homeowners who earn £29,000 for a single person, or £43,000 combined for a jointly assessed couple can apply for the scheme online.

Expressions of interest are also being sought for an energy efficiency survey to trial air tightness testing in a range of different house types in the Isle of Man. An air tightness test measures the permeability of a building which will highlight the building’s energy efficiency and thermal performance. As air escapes from a house it takes the heat with it. Improving the airtightness, therefore, reduces the potential for heat to be lost, resulting in energy savings for the home occupier. Selected homes will receive a subsidy of £100 towards an air tightness test.

A Retrofit Ideas Competition to encourage local architects and others to generate ideas for how existing homes can be improved to use less energy has also been launched. The competition seeks new ideas for ‘up-grading’ buildings to create cost effective solutions for retrofitting properties on the Isle of Man to achieve Net Zero Emissions. The competition winner will receive £5,000 and will be announced at the Biosphere Awards in September.

Guidance from energy efficiency experts will be provided once an application form has been submitted.

Submissions for all three schemes can be sent to energysave@gov.im

Further information about these initiatives can be found by visiting www.gov.im/energy

Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida

Mon, 20 May 2019 09:26:17 GMT

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.

Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 has been amended with effect from 17 May 2019 following the publication of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2019/696 "the Amending Regulation"). The Amending Regulation reflects the decision made on 14 May 2019 by the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council to add one entry to the list of individuals and entities subject to an asset freeze.

Addition

Entity

ISLAMIC STATE IN IRAQ AND THE LEVANT - KHORASAN (ISIL-K)

a.k.a: (1) ISIL Khorasan (2) ISIL's South Asia Branch (3) ISIS Wilayat Khorasan (4) Islamic State's Khorasan Province (5) South Asian Chapter of ISIL

Other Information: UN Ref QDe.161.

Listed on: 17/05/2019 Last Updated: 17/05/2019 Group ID: 13788

Failure to comply with financial sanctions legislation or to seek to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to ISIL and Al-Qaida and links to the UK’s Consolidated List of Individuals and entities subject to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Planning Applications - Publication List

Fri, 17 May 2019 09:35:32 GMT

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 PDF version is available if you wish to print off the list

You may also, if a planning application has not yet been determined, use this service to submit an objection or comment in support of the application.

Comments or objections relative to this list must be submitted by 7 June 2019.

A laminated Site Notice has been sent to each applicant for displaying at the site.

Copies of the applications are also available for viewing at the Office of Planning and Building Control or via the appropriate Local Authority.

Any persons wishing to make written representation or submission must direct them to:

Secretary to the Planning Committee

Planning and Building Control Directorate

Department of Environment Food and Agriculture

Murray House

Mount Havelock

Douglas

IM1 2SF

Telephone:+44 1624 685950

Please be aware that all written representations OR SUBMISSIONS will be available for PUBLIC scrutiny and will form part of any proceedings arising in connection with the application.

Whilst criteria for the submission of comment may differ under each instrument of legislation, to give weight to any representation or submission, and to enable assessment of parties for interested person status (as defined in the Operational Policy) persons are encouraged to clearly indicate the relationship between their land or buildings and the land that is the subject of the application. Sufficient interest in the subject matter of the application must be demonstrated if the person making representation should wish to be considered to take part in any subsequent proceedings.

Please also be aware that any anonymous representations or submissions will not be considered as part of any planning determination.

Orders and Regulations

Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013
Town and Country Planning (Registered Buildings) Regulations 2013
Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2013
Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) (Telecommunications) Order 2013
The Town and Country Planning (Certificates of Lawful Use or Development) Regulations 2005

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Hedgerow cutting reminder

Fri, 17 May 2019 09:37:01 GMT

The Isle of Man Government is reminding the public that hedgerows, sod banks and verges are important refuges for wildlife and unless there is a health and safety reason to do so, should be left from 1 March until 31 August before they are cut.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) advises that birds, their nest eggs and chicks, are legally protected. Additionally, hedgerows, sod banks and verges are also important habitats for other species.

Hedgerows should be checked for nesting birds prior to cutting. If nests are present, guidance from the Ecosystem Policy Team at DEFA should be sought prior to any work taking place.

The Department of Infrastructure has been undertaking a programme of hedge trimming in preparation for the TT festival.

The main reason for this work is road safety due to the increased volume of traffic on Manx roads, particularly in areas where people will park and where barriers and cones may narrow the road.

Trimming is always kept to a minimum in order to limit the impact on plants and habitat.

Applications for Dissolution - 1931 Act Companies

Fri, 17 May 2019 10:03:44 GMT

The Companies Acts 1931 to 2004

List of Companies that have applied for a Declaration of Dissolution

Pursuant to Section 273a(3)(A) of The Companies Act 1931

The Department for Enterprise hereby gives Notice that the attached companies have applied for a Declaration of Dissolution under the provisions of Section 273a(3)(A) Of The Companies Act 1931. Unless written objection is made to The Department for Enterprise within one month of the date of publication of this notice, The Department for Enterprise may dissolve the Companies.

Applications for Dissolution – 2006 Act Companies

Fri, 17 May 2019 10:08:26 GMT

The Companies Act 2006

List of Companies that have applied for a Declaration of Dissolution

Pursuant to Section 190(3)

The Department for Enterprise hereby gives Notice that the Companies referred to in the attached Notice have applied for a Declaration of Dissolution under the provisions of Section 190 of the Companies Act 2006. Unless written objection is made to The Department for Enterprise within one month of the date of publication of this notice, The Department for Enterprise may dissolve the Companies.

What's happening over TT

Fri, 17 May 2019 16:25:04 GMT

The Isle of Man Government has invested £25 million in improving Douglas Promenade. The project will completely transform the area for generations to come. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this first long phase - fencing is coming down along Queen's Promenade with ease of access to businesses for pedestrians. Additional parking will become available on Strathallan walkway, Summerland, Castle Mona Arcade and at the Castle Mona Hotel. Thank you to the Tevir Group for their support with these additional spaces for drop off and pick up for the businesses at the Castle Mona Arcade.

We appreciate that parking on the walkway is not ideal but these temporary spaces are to support all the businesses impacted by the works.

During the TT all major works will stop so that the promenade can be used with as little disruption as possible. Parking will be very different this year and the horse trams will also operate a much shorter route. Please note all businesses remain open as usual. The attached traffic management plan outlines each area. In extenuating circumstances, if there is an emergency and the traffic is delayed, the walkway will be used between Mona Drive and King Edward Road - for details of this emergency route only please click here.

Please note there is a strict 20mph speed limit along the entire promenade, with a 10mph limit on the walkway.

Starting at the Sea Terminal end of the promenade:

Loch Promenade: Mainly clear with the exception of some minor barriers

Harris Promenade: The area outside the Sefton Hotel will remain zoned off but will accommodate some motorbike parking and allow access to the crossing point. All other areas clear - please click this drawing for all the details.

Central Promenade: 400 metres of fencing will remain between Castle Drive and Switzerland Road. No waiting or stopping is permitted on the highway or footpath.

Queen’s Promenade: The horse trams will run - please visit www.rail.im or all the details. No waiting or stopping is permitted on the walkway or highway. There will be some motorbike parking in this area in the designated grass area which will be signposted.

For TT events on Douglas Promenade such as the sand racing or Red Arrows display, please use the Summerland, the Bottleneck or Chester Street car parks. The TT funfair will be present on the Loch Promenade walkway so parking will be suspended from Friday 24 May - re-starting on Tuesday 11 June from noon.

The MyProm shuttle bus will pause for TT re-commencing on Monday 10 June 2019.

We realise TT will be busy and there have been lots of changes along Douglas Promenade during these works and thank you for your cooperation. Should you have any queries please call 686363 or email mailto:myprom@gov.im. The public office is open Monday to Friday 9am-4pm.

TT road safety campaign reminds road users to stay safe

Wed, 15 May 2019 17:25:03 GMT

A campaign to ensure the Island’s roads are safe prior to and during TT fortnight has been launched by the Isle of Man Constabulary.

Following on from previous years, ‘Keep Calm and Slow Down’, ‘Keep Calm and Ride Safe’ and ‘Keep Calm and Drive Sober’ will remain the core messages of the TT road safety campaign, urging road users to stay safe on the Island’s roads.

The 2019 TT road safety campaign was launched today (Wednesday 15 May) by the Home Affairs Minister Bill Malarkey MHK and Superintendent for Operational Policing, Steve Maddocks, at the Grandstand.

Superintendent Steve Maddocks, said:

‘The safety of visitors and residents is a priority for the police force and we will be promoting the road safety campaign to both visitors and residents. Officers will be patrolling on the roads and on foot throughout the TT and at the many events taking place across the fortnight. The TT is a busy period for the constabulary and we look forward to welcoming the many thousands of visitors who will be arriving imminently and playing our part in ensuring the Isle of Man’s roads are safe.’

Home Affairs Minister Bill Malarkey MHK, said:

‘The TT attracts large numbers of visitors which naturally make our roads much busier across the fortnight. Keeping calm on the roads during this time is important and I would encourage both visitors and residents to be alert to this. Our emergency services see extra demand during this time we want to ensure that this year’s TT is as safe and enjoyable as possible.’

In partnership with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, the campaign will once again be promoted to visitors travelling to the Island by ferry.

Information highlighting the campaign’s core messages include multi-lingual materials to support the safety of visitors during their stay.

Throughout the fortnight, the road safety team will be visiting the Grandstand, Ramsey Sprint, Peel Day, Braddan Church and Castletown.

The Mountain Road’s one-way system will be in place from 4.30pm on Friday 24 May for the entire fortnight.

The Isle of Man Constabulary social media channel @TweetbeatIOM will update Twitter followers with the latest road information throughout TT.

The first practice session of the 2019 Isle of Man TT is scheduled to take place from 6pm on Saturday 25 May.

Financial Sanctions: Central African Republic

Tue, 14 May 2019 15:18:22 GMT

This news release is issued in respect of the financial sanctions in place against the Central African Republic.

Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 224/2014 has been amended with effect from 14 May 2019 following the publication of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2019/757. This reflects the decision made on 18 April 2019 by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Committee established pursuant to Resolution 2127(2013) to amend the identifying information of one existing entry.

The following entry has been amended and is still subject to an asset freeze.

Amendment

Deleted information is in square brackets. Additional information is shown in italics

Individual

ABDOULAYE, Hissene

DOB: (1) --/--/1967. (2) 01/01/1967.

POB: (1) Ndele, Bamingui-Bangoran, Central African Republic (2) Haraze Mangueigne, Chad

a.k.a: (1) ABDOULAYE, Hissein (2) ABDOULAYE, Issene (3) ABDOULAYE, Issene, Ramadan (4) ABDOULAYE, Issene, Ramadane (5) HISSENE, Abdoulaye (6) ISSENE, Abdoulaye

Nationality: (1) Central African Republic (2) Chad

Passport Details: CAR Diplomatic Passport No D00000897 issued 5 April 2013, valid until 4 April 2018

National Identification no: Chad national identity card no. 103-00653129-22, issued on 21 April 2009 (expires on 21 April 2019)

Address: (1) KM5, Bangui, Central African Republic.(2) Nana-Grebizi, Central African Republic.(3) Ndjari, Ndjamena, Chad.

Other Information: UN and EU listing - UN Ref CFi.012. Formerly the Minister for Youth and Sports as part of the Cabinet for the Central African Republic. Previously the head of the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace. He also established himself as a leader of armed militias in Bangui, in particular in the ‘PK5’ (3rd district) neighbourhood. Father's name is Abdoulaye. Mother's name is Absita Moussa.

Listed on: 18/05/2017 Last Updated: [21/06/2017] 14/05/2019 Group ID: 13458

Financial institutions and other persons are required to check whether they maintain any accounts or otherwise hold funds, financial assets, economic benefits and economic resources for the designated individual. If so, they must freeze such accounts or funds and, unless licensed by the Treasury, refrain from dealing with said funds or economic resources, and suspend the provision of any financial services. They must also report their findings to the FIU. Where a relevant institution has already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources held frozen for the designated individual they are not required to report these details again.

Failure to comply with financial sanctions legislation or to seek to circumvent its provisions is a criminal offence.

Further details of the sanctions regime related to the Central African Republic and links to the UK’s Consolidated List of individuals and entities subject to other financial sanctions regimes may be found on the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.

Notice of Intention to Remove a Company – 2006 Act Companies

Fri, 17 May 2019 10:12:37 GMT

The Companies Acts 2006

Notice of Intention to remove a company from the register

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 183, 190 or 192 of the Companies Act 2006, that, at the expiration of 12 weeks from the date hereof, the names of the Companies referred to in this Notice will, unless cause be shown to the contrary, be struck off the Register and such Companies dissolved.

Increase in financial support for higher education students proposed

Mon, 13 May 2019 17:11:10 GMT

The Isle of Man Government plans to increase the level of maintenance support available to students studying at higher education level.

Subject to Tynwald approval, from 1 September the maximum maintenance support for qualifying students studying in the United Kingdom will increase from £5,500 to £7,500 a year.

Students studying in London and any country outside the UK will also see an increase in the maximum maintenance support available to them. This will increase from £6,000 to £8,000.

For students studying at University College Isle of Man, the maintenance grant has also been increased for non-degree courses from £2,500 to £2,750 and for degree course from £4,000 to £5,000.

Graham Cregeen MHK, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, said:

‘I am pleased to be able to make an additional £1.5 million in funding available for students who want to pursue higher education. This brings the total annual budget for higher education awards to £10.4 million a year – a significant investment in the future of our students.’

In addition to this, a new rate of reduction in the level of support is planned. This means that for every £6 of a contributor’s income above the minimum level there would be a £1 reduction in the support offered. This means that a person could earn up to £61,795 and still receive support.

The regulations also seek to prevent a gradual tapering effect for those earning between £60,000 and £61,795 so that there would be a minimum level of support of £300 for those in this income bracket.

The changes would come into effect for the 2019/20 academic year.

The regulation changes would also increase the level at which additional means testing of fees starts, from £100,000 to £112,000. They also make allowance for families where there is more than one student studying at the same time. This means the limit of £112,000 would increase by £19,285 for each additional student of a family that is on a course in a given academic year.

For more information, visit www.gov.im/student-grants.

Declaration of Dissolution - 1931

Fri, 17 May 2019 10:06:00 GMT

The Companies Acts 1931 to 2004

Declaration of Dissolution

Pursuant to Section 273a(10) of The Companies Act 1931

In accordance with the above Section, the Department for Enterprise hereby declares that the Companies referred to in this Notice are dissolved.