Chief Minister's statement on COVID-19 - 1 October 2020
01/10/2020
Good afternoon everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and listen today.
First, I would like to reflect on the situation here in the Isle of Man. I…
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£0.5 million Domestic Events Fund announced to encourage the creation of local events island-wide
30/09/2020
Business Isle of Man, an Executive Agency of the Department for Enterprise, has announced a new £500,000 Domestic Events Fund to support local authorities, businesses, individuals and charities island-wide with…
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Visit Isle of Man welcomes Funding Support for Industry
29/09/2020
Visit Isle of Man, an Executive Agency within the Department for Enterprise, has welcomed the news from Treasury Minister, Alfred Cannan MHK, regarding an additional £4.5 million of support for…
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Financial support for Travel and Tourism businesses extended for winter season
29/09/2020
The Department for Enterprise has announced extensions to financial support schemes for Travel and Tourism businesses which remain financially affected by the continuing restrictions placed on the Island’s borders due…
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Dr Allinson's statement on COVID-19 - 24 September 2020
24/09/2020
The new school year has now begun with some pupils starting school for the first time. Some have transitioned to one of our excellent secondary schools and some students have…
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Chief Minister's statement on COVID-19 - 24 September 2020
24/09/2020
Good afternoon everyone,
Thank you for taking the time to watch and listen today.
It has been over a fortnight since I last provided you with an update. Given developments…
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Isle of Man to mirror UK VAT changes
24/09/2020
The UK Government today announced that a reduction in the rate of VAT applied to hospitality, accommodation and attractions will now be extended until 31 March 2021.
The reduction from…
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Update on coronavirus cases - 21 September 2020
21/09/2020
The number of active cases of coronavirus in the Island remains at three, as one person finishes their period of self-isolation and another case is confirmed. All three active cases…
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New non-community cases of COVID-19 confirmed in the Isle of Man - 14 September 2020
14/09/2020
Two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the Isle of Man. Neither case is in the community. The individuals will now be required to self-isolate for 14 days…
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Chief Minister's statement on COVID-19 - 6 September 2020
06/09/2020
Well good morning everyone.
I am back at the podium a little sooner than I had expected.
I am sure that given the short notice of this briefing and the…
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Public reassured as self-isolating resident tests positive for COVID-19
06/09/2020
The public are being reassured that there is no cause for concern following a case of COVID-19 being detected in the Isle of Man.
The Chief Minister, Howard Quayle MHK,…
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Chief Minister's statement on COVID-19 - 03 September 2020
03/09/2020
Good afternoon everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and listen today. I said that we would come back together in September to provide an update and so…
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GP patient appointment system to suit new normal
02/09/2020
Island GPs will continue to offer their patients traditional appointments at the surgery as well as offering consultations by phone or video call, where this is practical and convenient.
During…
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Pupils set to return to school with attendance compulsory
02/09/2020
Thousands of pupils in the Isle of Man will be welcomed back to their classes next week, for the start of the new school year.
With the risk of children…
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Increased capacity for Borders team strengthens monitoring
20/08/2020
Well over 600 residents have returned to the Island each week since the Government eased its Borders policy to allow non-essential travel off Island.
A total of 2559 residents arrived…
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Isle of Man Government launches Are you OK? wellbeing campaign
17/08/2020
To some extent most people are feeling anxious and more aware of their mental health and wellbeing due to the continuing global health emergency.
The loss of life in our…
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Programme of events for ‘Supermanx’ Long Bank Holiday weekend announced
10/08/2020
The Department for Enterprise has announced a packed programme of special events for Isle of Man residents and visitors from Guernsey to look forward to. The ‘Supermanx’ Bank Holiday will…
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Businesses warned against inadequate PPE
03/08/2020
Businesses looking to buy personal protective equipment (PPE) are being urged to check it complies with European standards, after concerns were raised in the UK.
The UK’s Health & Safety…
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No active cases of coronavirus - 4pm 31 July 2020
31/07/2020
Since the last update (4pm Thursday 30 July) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
This means the Isle of Man has no active cases and the…
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Chief Minister's statement on COVID-19 - 30 July 2020
30/07/2020
Good afternoon,
Yesterday we reached the milestone of seventy days without any new cases of COVID-19 here in the Isle of Man.
As days with no new cases turned into…
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