Home and Neighbourhood News

Make sure you can vote in the general election

The government launches the annual canvass today (Tuesday 6 January) for all households in the Isle of Man to update the electoral register. It is important...
Tuesday, 6 January 2026

DHA and Victim Support Isle of Man encourage awareness and care around domestic and elder abuse this Christmas season

The Department of Home Affairs is backing Victim Support Isle of Man’s campaign urging the public to stay alert to signs of domestic abuse and elder abuse...
Thursday, 18 December 2025

First reading of Bill designed to modernise criminal justice system

The first reading of a wide-ranging piece of legislation designed to modernise, streamline and strengthen the Island’s Criminal Justice System will take place...
Monday, 15 December 2025

Public consultation launched on proposed changes to shared equity purchase assistance schemes

The Government’s Housing Agency has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the Shared Equity Purchase Assistance Schemes, which help first-time...
Thursday, 4 December 2025

Department of Home Affairs launches public consultation on National Infrastructure Security Bill

The Department of Home Affairs has launched a public consultation on the proposed National Infrastructure Security Bill (NISB), a law designed to strengthen...
Thursday, 4 December 2025

New annual rent-setting model for public sector housing

The Department of Infrastructure is changing the mechanisms for setting public sector housing rents across the Island. This will apply to both DoI Housing...
Monday, 1 December 2025

Public consultation launches for views on changes to election regulations

The government wants opinions on important updates to the Island’s electoral regulations ahead of the 2026 House of Keys General Election. A public...
Monday, 1 December 2025

Isle of Man Government’s Cyber Security Centre launches cyber security advent calendar

The Isle of Man Government’s Cyber Security Centre is helping residents stay safe online this festive season with the launch of its Cyber Security Advent...
Thursday, 27 November 2025

Chief Minister strengthens security ties with UK Minister of State

The Chief Minister met with Minister of State for Security Dan Jarvis MBE MP in London yesterday. Mr Cannan highlighted the Isle of Man’s excellent track...
Thursday, 27 November 2025

More Islanders to be eligible for jury service

Changes to jury eligibility criteria mean that more people will be able to serve on a jury in the Isle of Man. On Thursday 20 November Tynwald approved the...
Thursday, 20 November 2025