Travel, Traffic and Motoring News

Changes to passport fees coming in April

An increase to the cost of an Isle of Man Variant British Passport will be implemented from 11 April 2024 in line with changes announced in the UK. The changes...
Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Isle of Man Airport adopts Sunflower scheme for hidden disabilities

Isle of Man Airport has adopted the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower in a drive to foster a more inclusive and accessible environment for all travellers. The...
Monday, 18 December 2023

Campaign urges motorists: 'Slow down for road workers’

An advertising campaign aimed at protecting people who have to work in the road during their day-to-day jobs has been launched. ‘Slow down for road workers’...
Wednesday, 8 November 2023

Harbouring history: commemorative plaque reinstalled

A piece of the Isle of Man's maritime history has found its way back home, as a commemorative plaque is reinstalled at the Sea Terminal in Douglas. It's the...
Monday, 16 October 2023

Invasive worm species found on boats

An invasive non-native (INNS) worm species has been discovered on two boats in Ramsey after they were removed from the water for cleaning and maintenance. The...
Friday, 13 October 2023

Passports to continue with no Express Service

The suspension of the 5 day express service will be extended until December 2023. This means that only the standard or emergency passport services will continue...
Thursday, 5 October 2023

Tim Crookall MHK appointed as Minister for Infrastructure

The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has confirmed that Tim Crookall MHK will return to the Department of Infrastructure as Minister. Mr Cannan said: 'Tim...
Monday, 11 September 2023

Manx Grand Prix visitors urged to have travel insurance

Visitors coming to the Isle of Man for the Manx Grand Prix are being reminded to ensure that they have sufficient travel insurance in place prior to...
Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Temporary changes to Passport delivery times

From the 18 August, Isle of Man Passports will only be available on a Standard Service (currently taking up to 35 days), or as an Emergency Travel Document (one...
Thursday, 3 August 2023

Changes to passport fees coming in October

The cost of an Isle of Man Variant British Passport will increase from 20 October 2023. The changes will apply to all new applications, renewals and...
Thursday, 27 July 2023