Travel, Traffic and Motoring News

Latest update shows significant progress made on Securing Our Island

A major update on the Securing Our Island Strategy has been published, highlighting the progress made in strengthening our border security, disrupting organised...
Wednesday, 5 August 2026

Steam Packet ID consultation results published

As part of the Securing Our Island Strategy the public were asked to help shape proposals for all passengers to carry ID when travelling with the Isle of Man...
Wednesday, 5 August 2026

New Border Division established as Government strengthens security

A new Border Division has been established with effect from 27 July 2026, marking the first step towards the creation of a Border Agency, part of the Isle of...
Monday, 27 July 2026

Coastguard and RNLI urge public to stay safe around water

As people make the most of the Isle of Man's coastline this summer, they are being urged to stay safe by thinking carefully before entering the water, using...
Monday, 27 July 2026

Isle of Man community praised for response to war in Ukraine

The Isle of Man Government has helped to accommodate and support 150 Ukrainians since a range of measures were brought into effect in May 2022 in response to...
Friday, 24 July 2026

Isle of Man Harbours reminds watercraft users to respect Safe Bathing Areas

Personal watercraft users, including jet ski operators, are being reminded to respect designated Safe Bathing Areas and operate responsibly following reports of...
Thursday, 23 July 2026

Isle of Man to take centre stage as feature film production returns this summer

Production of the feature film project, ‘Isle of Man’, inspired by the Isle of Man TT Races, will return to the Island in August 2026. The first phase of...
Friday, 17 July 2026

The King to make first visit to the Isle of Man as Lord of Mann

His Majesty King Charles III will make his first visit to the Island as Lord of Mann on Tuesday 14 July. The programme will begin at approximately 12:30pm with...
Tuesday, 7 July 2026

Changes to Passport, Immigration and Nationality fees come into effect on 1 August

Increases to the cost of an Isle of Man Variant British Passport will be implemented from 1 August 2026. The changes will apply to all new applications,...
Monday, 29 June 2026

Isle of Man starts introduction of digital immigration products

The first phase in a transition to digital immigration products will be delivered at the end of this month. From 1 July 2026, people granted Entry Clearance to...
Thursday, 25 June 2026