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Chief Minister’s statement to Tynwald on COVID-19 – 5 June 2020

General information, IOMGOVBy CarolynJune 5, 2020

Thank you, Mr President.  On Wednesday our Island reached a milestone in the fight against COVID-19. We now have no active cases of the virus here in the Isle of Man and we have had no new cases for sixteen days.  This milestone has been hard fought for. Through the grit, determination – and all too often sacrifice – of the Manx people. I am sure all Honourable Members will join me in paying tribute to them.    We can now look to…

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Island schools and nurseries prepare for next phase

General information, IOMGOVBy CarolynJune 5, 2020

The Isle of Man Government is working closely with schools as they prepare to reopen later this month. Most schools were closed on 23 March, with the exception of nine primary and five secondary hubs, kept open for vulnerable children and those of key workers. Last week it was announced all schools will reopen on…

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Coronavirus Briefing – 4 June 2020

General information, IOMGOVBy CarolynJune 4, 2020

https://youtu.be/0VKBa1d-ccQ

Isle of Man Disruption Loan Guarantee Agreement exceeds £1.5million worth of business support

General information, IOMGOVBy CarolynJune 3, 2020

The Isle of Man Disruption Loan Guarantee Agreement, a COVID-19 financial support initiative launched by the Isle of Man Government, has provided £1.5million worth of support and helped secure over 200 jobs for local businesses since its launch in April.  The Agreement, introduced in response to the financial challenges facing local businesses as a result…

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Coronavirus Q&A – 3 June 2020

General information, IOMGOVBy CarolynJune 3, 2020

https://youtu.be/yIdyOa1XSwY

Coronavirus Briefing – 2 June 2020

General information, IOMGOVBy CarolynJune 2, 2020

https://youtu.be/mRUldAH7-hE

Guidance on travelling safely by bus

General information, IOMGOVBy CarolynJune 1, 2020

bus vannin is continuing to work to make bus journeys as safe as possible during the coronavirus pandemic. Steps to increase services to accommodate social distancing and enhancing cleaning regimes on all buses and in offices will ensure the protection of drivers and passengers. The public are urged to take appropriate action to stay safe. Buses…

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Coronavirus Briefing – 1 June 2020

General information, IOMGOVBy CarolynJune 1, 2020

https://youtu.be/6SxLWt7S97M

Local firms offer help to retrieve students’ possessions

General information, IOMGOVBy CarolynMay 31, 2020

A number of local firms have offered to work with the Isle of Man Government to help students retrieve their possessions from the UK. Many who returned to the Island before border restrictions were imposed were left feeling powerless and unable to collect belongings from their rented accommodation. Last week, the Isle of Man Government…

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Coronavirus briefing – 29 May 2020

General information, IOMGOVBy CarolynMay 29, 2020

https://youtu.be/NN_eVp0I37c