News

Zero new coronavirus cases confirmed - 4pm 25 March 2020

Today (Wednesday 25 March) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle...
Wednesday, 25 March 2020

All Social Security Counter Services Suspended

Social Security counter services at Markwell House in Douglas and Ramsey Town Hall have been closed until further notice.  Most visits to the counter are by...
Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Option for benefits and pensions to be paid direct to bank accounts

In response to the coronavirus pandemic and restrictions on movement, the Isle of Man Government is reminding people who receive state pensions or benefits at a...
Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Alcohol Duty – Wine and made-wine, post duty point dilution

Legislation is being introduced which provides for penalty and forfeiture provisions for anyone diluting wine and made-wine after the excise duty point has...
Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Closure of Income Tax Division’s public counter

The Income Tax Division’s public counter on the second floor of Government Office has been closed until further notice. The team is committed to protecting the...
Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Coronavirus threat impacts cancer treatments and screening

Local cancer patients undergoing active treatment are to have their treatment plans reviewed by their specialist teams as hospitals reconfigure their services...
Tuesday, 24 March 2020

Bus vannin Service Update

bus vannin is in the process of reviewing its timetable in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.  From tomorrow, Wednesday 25 March, a Winter Sunday...
Tuesday, 24 March 2020

Three new coronavirus cases confirmed - 4pm 24 March 2020

Since the last update (10am Tuesday 24 March) there have been three further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. The total number of confirmed cases of...
Tuesday, 24 March 2020

Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture's statement to Tynwald on COVID-19 – 24 March 2020

Thank you Mr President Amidst concern by our community evidenced by what I can only describe as panic buying of food and various products, including toilet...
Tuesday, 24 March 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Information for DOI Tenants and First Time Buyers

Further to our bulletin of 18 March we are updating you again in light of recent developments both on and off Island. Our priority is still to protect you and...
Tuesday, 24 March 2020