The Small Grants Scheme aims to support Isle of Man registered charities to deliver international development projects.
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Share Your Views on Long Covid
These upcoming sessions will serve as a basis for developing a shared understanding of what is required from such a service.
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Gov Launches Climate Targets Consultation
People will be able to find out more through a series of events by the Climate Change team in the coming weeks and paper copies of the consultation are available all libraries.
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Former Chief Received £57,000 Covid Support For Holiday Cottages
The Information Commissioner was less than impressed with how DfE handled the issue.
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Legal Requirement for Masks on Buses to be Removed
The changes come into force at 12.01am tonight.
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Second Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed
As the feral chickens are classed as wild birds, a second ‘Protection Zone’ is not legally required
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Clinically Vulnerable Children Invited for Vaccine
Specific paediatric clinics are currently being planned by the team for early Feb
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Phil’s 36 Years Saving Lives at Sea
Phil Crellin has called time on his volunteering career with Port Erin RNLI at the age of 62. Having joined Port Erin RNLI in 1986 as a volunteer on the all-weather lifeboat, over time he became the station’s Lifeboat Operations Manager. There had always been a strong family connection with […]
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Long Covid Sufferers Want Answers
There are two separate questions relating to Long Covid on tomorrow’s Tynwald question paper.
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Avian Flu Confirmed on Island
H5N1 is highly contagious amongst birds but not people.
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Gef’s Big Day Out: Ballavell Farm
Sam tried his hand at milking, drove a tractor and learnt about the challenges facing Manx farmers.
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Greens Outline Opposition to Gas Exploration Extension
The party has shared a letter written to CoMin before the extension was granted.
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Extra £3.4m in Covid Support
Over £9m of support was previously announced earlier in December.
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Prison Visiting is Back on
Visiting was suspended on Sunday December 5 following an outbreak of Covid.
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Crogga Exploration Licence Extended
Crogga had asked for an 18-month extension.
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Dunlop Foundation Gets Charged Up
The Joey Dunlop Foundation runs Braddan Bridge House.
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IoM Gov Briefing December 20 2021
Alf, Kathryn Magson, Mark Lewin We announced new measures a few weeks ago, including; increased testing for inbound arrivals. We also asked you to wear masks and for whole households to self isolate if they had Omicron or suspected Omicron. Since then, cases of big O have been rising steadily […]
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Bird Flu Warning After Surge in UK Cases
People are asked not to handle sick or dead birds on the Isle of Man after a surge in avian influenzacases in the UK and Northern Ireland. While no cases have been reported onissland, the risk level is considered the same as the UK, where tens of thousands of farmed birds […]
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Alf’s Omicron Statement – A Summary
Alf’s statement: A Summary Thanks for letting me make a statement I know people are concerned Omicron was not unexpected New Measures including PCR tests for inbound travel, masks and raising for expectation of masks plus the requirement for whole household isolation where Omicron expected, were introduced last week. The […]
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Fire Crews Cut Person From Upturned Car
Fire service asks people to drive to the conditions.
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Winter Disruption Scheme Opens
The extent of this downturn can be adjusted to take into account inflation and potential increased staff costs.
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Fire Crews Tackle Car Blaze
Earlier this evening fire crews from Douglas responded to a report of a vehicle, well alight at Chester street car park. On arrival, the Officer-in-Charge of the first attending appliance reported the vehicle well alight, at risk of spreading to other vehicles, with three floors of the car park heavily […]
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Scallops for Christmas?
A unique approach to scallop fishing in Ramsey Bay’s Marine Nature Reserve (MNR) will provide Manx diners with a sustainably sourced treat this Christmas. Ten local vessels have been given permission to fish in an area within the reserve that is kept off-limits for 50 weeks of the year to protect […]
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International Volunteer’s Day 2021: Victim Support
Photo: Some of Victim Support’s volunteers
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£9m to Support Businesses this Winter
The Economic Recovery Group (ERG) has announced a series of new and extended measures to support local businesses in light of continuing pressures around COVID-19. A grant will be offered to all businesses that have suffered a 25% downturn in the qualifying period, in the catering, hospitality, retail (non-essential), and […]
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Elective surgery to resume at Noble’s Hospital
A programme of elective surgery is to resume at Noble’s Hospital, following a temporary pause which began in the latter half of October due to staffing shortages. Over the last six weeks, urgent, emergency and trauma surgery has been maintained, alongside the delivery of cancer surgery, diagnostic procedures such as […]
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Go with the lateral flow
Government are encouraging individuals to take lateral flow tests before Christmas parties. This advice is intended to help to enable events to go ahead safely, and to help minimise disruption to hospitality businesses this festive period. The Government are recommending that individuals do the following: Take an LFD test twice […]
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Manx Residents can now use NHS to show vaccine status
Isle of Man residents can now view and show their COVID-19 vaccination status through the NHS App. The NHS App is being made available in the Island following development work over several months by DHSC teams in the Isle of Man and UK alongside, NHS Digital and NHS England. The app, […]
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Changes at DEFA
Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture have announced that their Chief Executive Officer Richard Lole is leaving his role after 10 years to become Director of Climate Change Transformation in the Cabinet Office. He has worked with the Climate Change team in recent years alongside his DEFA role and the […]
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Booster Rollout Ramps Up
The gov has announced that the Covid booster vaccination programme is to be expanded in the island to increase defences for individuals and the population against the Omicron variant. The decision was made following a change in advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation. The move will see booster […]
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Face Coverings in Educational Settings
The gov have announced that from tomorrow (Tuesday 30 November), all secondary and UCM students, staff and visitors will be expected to wear face coverings in all of the Island’s educational settings. Gov spokesperson said: ‘This includes attendance at concerts, prize-givings and after school events. Face coverings will be provided […]
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Flumes are Back!
Gov have announced the much anticipated flumes (Serpent and Reef), leisure pool and splash zone will open at the NSC in Douglas tomorrow (Tuesday). It follows a multi-million pound revamp of the swimming area and a series of successful preview events attended by school children and members of the NSC […]
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Manx Care remind public to wear medical grade masks
Manx Care has announced that medical grade IIR fluid-resistant facemasks must be worn in all of the health and social care settings it operates across the Island, in line with new Covid-19 guidance announced by the Chief Minister last night. This includes including Noble’s Hospital, Ramsey District Cottage Hospital, Primary […]
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IoM Gov Briefing November 28 2021
Alf (wearing mask), Henrietta (on Zoom) Omicron has been all over the news, it’s causing concern 22 individuals have travelled to the island from Southern Africa, all have been contacted and tested. So far so good New variants have always been a concern. Mutations affect a lot, including the effectiveness […]
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Omicron Update
The government have released the following statement regarding the on-going situation around the new Covid variant – Omicron. The 21 people identified on the Island as having travelled from countries that were yesterday added to the UK’s red list have now been contacted and testing for COVID-19 is underway. The results received […]
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We’re Taking Precautions Against New Variant
Precautionary actions are underway to reduce the risk of a new COVID-19 variant being transmitted in the Isle of Man. The designation of a new Variant under Investigation by the UK Health Security Agency has led to six African countries being added to the UK’s travel red list from midday today, with […]
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How’re You Getting Home?
Bus Vannin have also launched a new map service so you can track your bus.
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Rodd to Start Against Australia
Having been born in Scotland, Bevan Rodd was raised on the Isle of Man.
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Over 75s Keep Free TV Licenses
The previous gov guaranteed funding of free TV licences for all over 75s in the island for this year.
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Report Highlights Lessons for Safeguarding Young People
You can read the full report here.
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Saluting Those Who Keep Our Island Safe
The Chief Constable’s annual awards recognises officers and members of the public who help to keep the island safe.
All images credited to TweetBeat.
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12,145 Days Serving His Community
Chairman Godfree Egee said the board is missing Mr Crellin’s wise words of guidance.
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Could You Join the RNLI?
Peel RNLI is looking for new volunteers to join its onshore based crew. The lifeboat station is one of five on the Isle of Man, it has recently launched the first Shannon class all weather lifeboat, the most advanced in the RNLI fleet, to be based in the Isle of […]
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International Travel Made Simpler, For Some
Of course these changes make little difference for unvaccinated people.
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Third Wettest October on Record
It was also the sixth warmest October on record.
Photo credit: Garff Matters
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Booster Clinics For Adults With A Learning Disability
The gov have announced that adults with a learning disability are to be offered a booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine at a series of bespoke sessions next month, in what for many will be familiar surroundings. A bespoke vaccination hub will operate over two weekends in November at the Greenfield Park […]
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Residents Urged To Get Booster
The gov are urging residents to come forward for their booster vaccine when invited to boost their immunity ahead of the winter season. The Covid booster vaccine is being offered to those who were in priority groups 1 – 9 in the initial rollout (adults aged 50 and over and […]
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Gov Releases Appointments
The gov has announced appointments to gov departments, boards and public bodies. A small number of further appointments are still under consideration. Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK said: ‘As we continue our work to develop a new Island Plan, the Council of Ministers has been building a team drawn from […]
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Police Respond To Spiking Trend
Police have released a press release, giving advice for staying safe on a night out, due to the rising concerns of spiking across the British Isles. The Isle of Man Constabulary are currently not seeing the issues that are being reported in the UK on the island regarding injection but […]
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Support Package for Gas Hike
Tynwald members backed the increase of gas prices earlier today.
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Elective Surgeries Suspended at Noble’s
Some people will be offered the opportunity to have surgeries off island.
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Clarkson is New Interim Airport Director
Ann Reynolds will leave the role on October 31.
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Love IOM Card Launches
The gift card is due to be launched to consumers later this month.
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Flood Mitigation Works Continuing
It is just over two years since Laxey was hit by flooding.
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Loved for a Lifetime
Baby Loss Awareness Week runs from October 9 to October 15.
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An Imprint on the World and my Heart
Baby Loss Awareness is this week from October 9 to 15.
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A Stamp of Quality
The annual awards, organised by the Guild of Fine Food, provide a quality benchmark for the food and drink industry.
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Border Regs Change to Align With England
The UK dropped its traffic light system this morning.
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Police Using Commissioners’ Office
Officers are in the Commissioners’ office twice a week.
Image: Google maps.
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Vote2021 – Live Results Blog
Stay up-to-date with breaking news from Isle of Man election night 2021.
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There Are No “Women’s Issues”
Article written by Women of Mann
Image: Marion Shimmin, the first lady to be elected to the House of Keys in 1933.
Image credit: iMuseum
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On-Island Clinician For Sexual Assault Referral Services
The Sexual Assault Referral Centre Project has taken a further step forward with the appointment of an on-island clinician to lead sexual assault referral services. Victims and survivors will benefit from a clinician-led service in a joint initiative established by Manx Care, the Department of Home Affairs, the Isle of […]
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Rare Fish Spotted in Manx Waters
Bluefin tuna have not been recorded in Manx waters for many years.
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Peel Harbour Reopens to Visitors
Visitors need to fill in a landing form.
Photo by James Qualtrough on Unsplash
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Vaccine Rollout for 12-15 Year Olds
The rollout will be done in Chester Street and the island’s high schools.
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Booster Jab Rollout to Begin Within Weeks
The island is following JCVI advice.
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Manx Care Announce Southlands Units Closure
Manx Care have released the following statement: ‘An outbreak of Covid has been identified at Southlands, and whilst it is recognised that visiting is a vital support mechanism for residents, it is our duty to ensure the safety of residents, staff and visitors by following infection prevention and control procedures […]
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The Argument For International Aid
Written by The One World Centre Isle of Man
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IoM Gov Briefing September 10 2021
Howard, David & Dr H Good afternoon everyone, David’s here and so is Dr H Been a few weeks since we were last here This is because of the stable situation Gov has used this time to review our Covid response – particularly the borders It’s our intention to reintroduce […]
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Gov Updates Covid Death Figure
The gov has reviewed all death certificates since the start of the pandemic.
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No Routine GP Appoints Next Thursday Afternoon
GP education sessions began in 2012.
Photo: Unsplash
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Money Money Money
The Treasury has today priced £400 million of 30 year Sterling sustainable bonds with a coupon of 1.625%. The gov announced that HSBC acted as Sole ESG Structuring Advisor, and Barclays, HSBC and Santander as Joint Lead Managers. Clifford Chance acted as Legal Advisor to the Issuer and Dentons for […]
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Have Your Say on Health Complaints
Should the island have an independent adjudicator for the review of all health and care complaints?
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Jabbed Teens Get Travel Exemption
The exemption, which applies to residents and non-residents, came into effect today.
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Tribute To Noel Cringle OBE, Former President Of Tynwald
The President of Tynwald, the Hon Laurence Skelly, has paid tribute to former President Noel Cringle OBE who died in the early hours of this morning at the age of 83. Mr Cringle served as Member of the House of Keys for Rushen from 1974 to 1986 and 1991 to […]
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Phased Re-Opening Of Reayrt-ny-Baie Residential Home
Manx Care will begin a phased re-opening of Reayrt-ny-Baie Residential home from Tuesday 31st August. This follows the re-opening of other Manx Care nursing and residential facilities earlier this month, after temporary closures were put in place following a number of Covid cases and increased levels of community transmission. Reayrt-ny-Baie […]
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Restrictions Easing In Manx Care Homes
Manx Care will ease some of the visitor restrictions at most of their Residential Care Homes for older people on Tuesday 31 August. These eased measures will be in place at all of the below Homes operated by Manx Care, not including Rearyt-ny-Baie, from Tuesday 31st August; Southlands – Port […]
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Family and Mobile Library Open Day
The whole of the Family Library building will be open for tours.
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Fancy a Spell in the Dugout?
The island’s FA is looking for new men’s and women’s team coaches.
Photo by Ambitious Creative Co. – Rick Barrett
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New Governor to be Sworn in Next Month
The island’s new governor has served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Teen Jab Clinics to Start This Week
Those wanting a jab can turn up without an appointment but do need to register with 111 first.
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Home Delivery of LFTs
Residents will soon be able to go online to order lateral flow tests to their homes, which will be delivered by Manx Independent Carriers. The gov has said that Isle of Man Post Office, which it owns, was unsuccessful in the bidding process for the delivery of the LFTs. A […]
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Gov Launches Card to Boost Economy
The new card will be available to be used in a variety of local businesses, but can’t be used to buy alcohol.
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Prison Visiting Suspended
Visiting has been suspended temporarily at Isle of Man Prison after a small number of prisoners in one wing were identified as Covid positive. The decision has been taken by the prison governor in the interest of the safety of prisoners, staff and the community. All prisoners, staff and […]
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IoM Gov Briefing August 5
Howard, David, Dr H Well good afternoon everyone. Since we last spoke four members of our community have lost their lives Decisions have never been easy or straightforward It’s always a balancing act – lives, economy England, Ireland, Wales – They’ve all taken different paths There’s no single approach, just […]
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Residential Care Homes to Stay Closed
Reayrt-ny-Baie in Douglas will remain closed for a further 14 days, with effect from 5.30pm tomorrow (Friday). This is due to an outbreak of COVID-19 in the home which is impacting both residents and staff.
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Pregnant Women Urged to Take Vaccine
The majority of pregnant women hospitalised with the virus in the UK have not had a jab.