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Licence variation request enters closing stages

The Department of Infrastructure and Crogga Limited are working together to cover a small number of outstanding issues in relation to varying the terms of the...
Friday, 1 November 2024

Removing paper bring banks will save money and help the environment

Paper recycling bring banks will be withdrawn from next week in a move that will both save money and increase the benefit to the environment through energy...
Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Visit Isle of Man partners with broadcaster and marine conservationist Monty Halls to launch the ‘Big Blue Bag’ initiative

Visit Isle of Man has today announced a new partnership with renowned TV broadcaster and marine biologist Monty Halls to pilot a new conservation project, the...
Monday, 21 October 2024

New measures to protect pigs from African swine fever

New measures to restrict pork imports from the EU will be introduced in the Isle of Man tomorrow in a bid to minimise the risk posed by African swine fever...
Friday, 4 October 2024

Biosphere Awards 2024 celebrate sustainability champions

The innovative and impactful initiatives of individuals, community groups, and businesses were celebrated at the UNESCO Isle of Man Biosphere Awards in...
Thursday, 3 October 2024

Bluetongue laws strengthened to protect farm animals

New safety measures have been introduced to enable a quick and effective response should an outbreak of the bluetongue (BTV-3) virus occur in the Isle of...
Thursday, 19 September 2024

Changes to Meat Plant Board announced

Substantial reforms to the Board of the Isle of Man's only abattoir have been announced today by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture...
Thursday, 19 September 2024

New controls on sheep and goat products introduced

People travelling to the Isle of Man from the European Union (EU) have been banned from importing certain sheep and goat commodities, such as meat, cheese and...
Thursday, 5 September 2024

Livestock import ban remains in place after new UK bluetongue cases

People are reminded that a ban on the importation of sheep, cattle and goats to the Isle of Man will remain in place amidst new cases of the deadly bluetongue...
Thursday, 29 August 2024

New Board to advise on recreational fisheries

A newly established Board has met for the first time to explore the best ways to sustainably manage recreational fisheries on the Isle of Man. The...
Friday, 12 July 2024
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