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New sexual offence laws come into effect today

The new Sexual Offences and Obscene Publications Act will modernise existing legislation, increase maximum penalties and strengthen sentencing powers for...
Monday, 25 March 2024

Volunteer Norman marks 40 years with the Civil Defence

This year marks Norman McBride’s 40th with the Island’s Civil Defence Corps, making him the organisation's longest serving volunteer in the British...
Friday, 22 March 2024

Final steps before ‘switch on’ of new sexual offence laws

Tynwald will be asked to approve one set of regulations and one order, after which the ground breaking Sexual Offences and Obscene Publications Act 2021 can be...
Thursday, 22 February 2024

Consultation seeks to safeguard essential services from cyber attacks

Isle of Man residents and businesses are urged to help shape legislation that will safeguard essential services, including electricity, water, and...
Monday, 5 February 2024

Three Quarters of a Million Pounds Lost to Scams in 2023

The Cyber Security Centre for the Isle of Man (CSC) has released an annual version of its threat report. The report highlights alarming statistics indicating...
Friday, 2 February 2024

One-off housing payment available to some retired police officers

An administrative issue has been identified which resulted in the uplift to this allowance not being applied between 1 April 1992 and 1 September 1994. The...
Tuesday, 16 January 2024

Government seeks to tighten Port Security

The Government is developing measures to tackle threats to the Island’s safety and security coming through vulnerable entry points. There is growing evidence...
Thursday, 21 December 2023

Digital ID launched for alcohol purchases

Residents will now be able to use digital forms of identification when purchasing alcohol on licensed premises or from off-licences. Digital Connect ID has...
Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Free Cyber Security Support for Isle of Man Charities

As part of Charity Fraud Awareness Week, the Cyber Security Centre for the Isle of Man (CSC), in collaboration with Riela Cyber and CND, will be offering...
Friday, 24 November 2023

Working together to keep our community fire safe

Tower Insurance have donated 160 smoke detectors to Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service (IOMFRS), as part of an ongoing fire safety partnership.  The smoke...
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
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