Isle of Man: CoronaVirus Meter

Coronavirus: 'Urgent need' to retrain Isle of Man workers

1d | BBC

At the height of Covid-19 lockdown, unemployment peaked at 1,347 in April. Ms Pegg said the phasing out of emergency support ...

Around the world, countries thought to have contained the coronavirus face new waves of infection

6h | Los Angeles Times

A coronavirus outbreak on a Norwegian cruise ship is feared ... Hurricane Isaias has been downgraded down to a tropical storm ...

Isle of Man Covid-19 benefit payments halved

1d | BBC

Benefits paid under the Isle of Man government's coronavirus welfare scheme have been halved with immediate effect. Recipients of the Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance (MERA) will now receive £100 a ...

Coronavirus: Isle of Man pupils and parents asked for remote learning views

7d | BBC

The Manx government is to conduct a survey of parents and children to get a "better picture" of how remote learning worked.

Isle of Man to consider seven-day isolation rule

4d | BBC News on MSN.com

A seven-day isolation period for those who pay for a coronavirus test could be introduced for residents returning to the Isle of Man in September, the chief minister has said.Currently everyone who ...

75 days without a new case of Covid-19

1d | Manx Radio

Today marks 75 days on the Isle of Man with no new cases of Covid-19. It means the Island maintains its local elimation status of the global pandemic. Fifty-nine people are waiting for their results, ...

Officials investigate after body of man found in surf of Atlantic Ocean

23h | WNCT

Officials are investigating after the body of a man was found in the surf of Atlantic Ocean. On Sunday, the body of an ...

Isle of Man tables climate bill to hit net zero carbon emissions target by 2050

11d | i

The Isle of Man wants to be a net zero emissions ... to come from renewable sources by 2035. The Government said Covid-19 had stalled work on its climate agenda. But it also pointed out that ...

Detroit seeking photos of city’s COVID-19 victims for event

7d | WILX-TV on MSN.com

Friday is the deadline for people to submit photos of Detroit residents who died from COVID-19 for a unique public memorial.

Isle of Man, Government of -- Moody's - Isle of Man's credit profile supported by high wealth levels, economic resilience and strong public finances

7d | Business Insider

Read the full article at Moody's ...

Coronavirus: Isle of Man pupils and parents asked for remote learning views

7d | BBC

The Manx government is to conduct a survey of parents and children to get a "better picture" of how remote learning worked.

Passengers 'excited' to travel on Isle of Man-Guernsey air bridge route

13d | BBC

Air passengers going to and from the Isle of Man for the first time since the end of lockdown have said they were "excited" ...

Bid to introduce more speed limits on Isle of Man stalls

11d | BBC

A bid to introduce lower speed limits on urban roads and narrow rural lanes has stalled after the branches of Tynwald failed ...

75 days without a new case of Covid-19

1d | Manx Radio

Today marks 75 days on the Isle of Man with no new cases of Covid-19. It means the Island maintains its local elimation status of the global pandemic. Fifty-nine people are waiting for their results, ...

Officials investigate after body of man found in surf of Atlantic Ocean

23h | WNCT

Officials are investigating after the body of a man was found in the surf of Atlantic Ocean. On Sunday, the body of an ...

Isle of Man summer meal vouchers 'show failings in benefits system'

11d | BBC

Backing the move, Lawrie Hooper said it showed failings in the current system. Education Minister Alex Allinson said the ...

Signs of healthy new life are growing out of coronavirus hell

4d | The Australian

Its day 126 of lockdown in London and as I write, the dog is curled at my feet, the cat snoring on a cushion nearby. It should feel like Groundhog Day, time caught in a never-ending, repetitive loop ...

Isle of Man tables climate bill to hit net zero carbon emissions target by 2050

11d | i

The Isle of Man wants to be a net zero emissions ... to come from renewable sources by 2035. The Government said Covid-19 had stalled work on its climate agenda. But it also pointed out that ...

China needs to weigh economic ‘consequences’ of coronavirus stimulus, top Beijing researcher says

8d | South China Morning Post

Gao Peiyong, vice-president at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, says China needs to evaluate the economic consequences of ...

Isle of Wight road race announced for 2021

6d | Autosport

The Isle of Wight is set to welcome motorcycle road racing for the first time in 2021 with the all-new Diamond Races ...

Coronavirus: Isle of Man antibody tests show 2,500 may have had Covid-19

15d | BBC

More than 2,500 people may have had coronavirus on the Isle of Man, according to the initial results of an antibody testing ...

75 days without a new case of Covid-19

1d | Manx Radio

Today marks 75 days on the Isle of Man with no new cases of Covid-19. It means the Island maintains its local elimation status of the global pandemic. Fifty-nine people are waiting for their results, ...

Now 69 days without a case of Covid-19

7d | Manx Radio

There have been no new cases of Covid-19 on the Isle of Man for 69 days. According to the latest government figures 48 people are waiting for results back, and there have been 8,033 concluded tests.

Florida man accused of using COVID-19 relief funds to buy Lamborghini

7d | WSAV-TV

A Florida man has been charged with obtaining $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans and using it to buy a sports car and other luxury items in Miami Beach.

Detroit seeking photos of city’s COVID-19 victims for event

7d | WILX-TV on MSN.com

Friday is the deadline for people to submit photos of Detroit residents who died from COVID-19 for a unique public memorial.

Toilet project worth £300,000 to begin at Old Man of Storr

4d | The Press and Journal

Renovations aimed at enhancing the visitor experience at one of Scotland’s most iconic sites – the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye – are set to begin.

COVID-19 Measures, Beach Replenishment Highlight of Statement from SIC Mayor

6d | Cape May County Herald Newspapers

Mayor Leonard Desiderio, of Sea Isle City, in a July 28 release, issued the following statement about mask wearing and social distancing enforcement and the city's beach replenishment project.

Isle of Man Post Office to conduct Local Business Delivery Survey

5d | Energy FM

Isle of Man Post Office will carry out a survey will local businesses on the Island next month. The survey is being conducted to get a better ...

Why league withdrew support for Bury AFC and FC Isle of Man

13d | Bury Times

THE North West Counties Football League say the decision to admit both Bury AFC and FC Isle of Man was taken against their wishes.

Plans for new TT-style road race on Isle of Wight in 2021 announced

6d | The News Letter

The Diamond Races are set to take place over three days in October 2021 and will be run under the auspices of the Auto Cycle Union (ACU). A spectacular 12.4-mile course includes a picturesque ...