Minister of Education, Sport and Culture Good Afternoon It was only six days ago that as Minister of Education, Sport and Culture I stood before you to announce sweeping moves to counter the threat the coronavirus presents to our people. We have closed schools, sports facilities, cinemas and theatres. The Government has closed pubs, restaurants,…
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Chief Minister I know that many of you were moved by the video from our health and social care colleagues that we showed yesterday evening. I know many of you also joined in the outpouring of thanks for them last night at 8pm. They are indeed heroes. And we must not forget the housekeepers and…
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Mr President Thank you for allowing me to make a brief statement today. I last addressed this Honourable Court only a few days ago (24 March) I reported to you then that the world was falling victim to a wicked and unforgiving virus. Mr President, the world around us is a different place. Even compared to just…
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An all-Island speed limit of 40mph will be introduced from midnight tonight as the Isle of Man Government continues to put measures in place to ensure that Noble’s Hospital does not become overwhelmed during the coronavirus pandemic. The move is designed to minimise the risk of accidents leading to bed spaces being occupied as the Island’s…
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bus vannin would like to thank those of you who are following the Government instructions not to travel unless your journey is absolutely essential. This is critical to fighting the spread of COVID-19, protecting our health care system and maintaining safe and reliable transport for health, logistics and other critical workers. We would like to thank…
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We made a series of important announcements yesterday. I have been overwhelmed for the support we have received. I have been deeply touched by messages I have been receiving since this difficult period started. Thank you. This keeps me going. As I said, we did not make these decisions lightly. They will impact on our economy…
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bus vannin continues to review its timetable in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Tomorrow, Friday 27 March, the same Winter Sunday Service will be in operation as today with some added Saturday Services. Updated ‘Covid’ bus timetables can be found online and downloaded at www.bus.im As announced yesterday cash is no longer being accepted in order…
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Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has today announced that a grant scheme to support self-employed workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic will be extended further to include those working in construction and education. A £3,000 grant was introduced in March Tynwald for employers with between two and 100 employees, and was limited to certain sectors…
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The Government has announced that with limited exceptions, the Island will close its borders for at least 21 days from tonight (Thursday 26 March). Read the Chief Minister’s statement in full. One of the exceptions covers the transfer of patients to the UK for urgent healthcare appointments. The public are reassured that the Patient Transfer service will…
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A new system of ‘virtual’ appointments is in place for hospital outpatient clinics at Noble’s Hospital to limit the risk of exposure to coronavirus. The focus is on preventing people attending hospital in person unless absolutely necessarily during the current outbreak, in line with the Government’s advice to stay home to help stop the spread…
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