Benefits and Financial Support News
Local firms offer help to retrieve students’ possessions
A number of local firms have offered to work with the Isle of Man Government to help students retrieve their possessions from the UK.
Many who returned to the...
Monday, 1 June 2020
Curraghs Wildlife Park to reopen for members
The Curraghs Wildlife Park will reopen to members on Saturday.
The Park, which is home to more than 60 species of animals and birds, closed to all visitors on...
Thursday, 28 May 2020
Damage to nature reserve will not be tolerated
Damage to an area of international importance for wildlife, by people camping without permission, has led to a warning by the Isle of Man Government.
Police...
Thursday, 28 May 2020
Outdoor sports resume and facilities reopen but gyms remain closed
People in the Isle of Man can enjoy most outdoor sports again as long as social distancing and gathering rules are followed.
A further 23 sports including...
Monday, 25 May 2020
Minister Allinson’s Statement on COVID-19 - 25 May 2020
Good afternoon and I hope you have had a good Bank Holiday weekend.
I would like to start today by going through the latest figures;
The...
Monday, 25 May 2020
Tynwald to consider extending financial support schemes for a further three months
Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK will seek approval to extend the Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance and Salary Support Scheme for three months, at this...
Tuesday, 5 May 2020
Social Security team issues clarification on Child Benefit and MERA payments
The Social Security division has issued the following information after receiving a number of similar calls and messages requiring clarification.
Child...
Friday, 24 April 2020
Island’s banks in support of the Isle of Man Disruption Loan Guarantee Agreement
The Isle of Man Disruption Loan Guarantee Agreement, a COVID-19 financial support initiative launched by the Isle of Man Government last week, is now supported...
Friday, 17 April 2020
People urged not to light bonfires during COVID-19 lock-down
The Isle of Man Government is appealing for people to support their neighbours as well as the emergency services by not lighting bonfires during the COVID-19...
Friday, 17 April 2020
Celebration of Island’s sporting talent to go ahead online
Sports fans will be able to watch the Isle of Man Sports Awards from the comfort of their own home on 23 April, as the Island weathers the impact of...
Friday, 17 April 2020
