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Legislation Implementing the ISPS Code, SOLAS Chapter XI-1 Regulation 5, and SOLAS Chapter XI-2
The Isle of Man Ship Registry is in the process of updating Regulations relating to the following: International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 (SOLAS), Chapter XI-1: Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety - Regulation 5 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 (SOLAS), Chapter XI-2: Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities (ISPS Code) SOLAS Chapter... MoreClosed 8 May 2018 -
Minimum Wage Review 2018
The Minimum Wage Committee is calling for information to support the current review of the rates of the Minimum Wage. MoreClosed 2 May 2018 -
Proposals to enhance the Island’s regulatory framework for private pensions and their providers
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has today issued a Discussion Paper DP18-02/T15. This paper is seeking views on proposals to enhance the regulatory framework for pension schemes and pension providers. This Discussion Paper will be of particular interest to persons who act by way of business as a trustee and/or an administrator of retirement benefits schemes registered under the Retirement Benefits Schemes Act 2000. The Authority welcomes feedback from all interested parties.... MoreClosed 27 April 2018 -
Proposals for fee changes to Isle of Man Sea Fishing Licence
The consultation outlines proposals being considered by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture in relation to the fees payable in respect of the Isle of Man Sea Fishing Licence. The proposals are to: retain the current principle of a base Sea Fishing Licence and separate Species Specific Licences and to charge separate fees for each introduce a wider range of Species Specific Licences and to charge different fees for Species Specific Licences in relation to... MoreClosed 16 April 2018 -
Information on changes to fitness and propriety assessments for all regulated entities
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has today issued a consultation paper CP18-01/T12. This paper is seeking views on changes to the process for the assessment of individuals’ fitness and propriety in respect of all regulated entities. The paper also includes a formal consultation on resulting amendments to the Financial Services Rule Book 2016. The proposals are applicable to all regulated entities and the Authority welcomes feedback from interested parties. MoreClosed 13 April 2018 -
GSC consultation on civil penalties and guidance
Further to an informal consultation exercise earlier in the year, the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has today issued a consultation on – A draft Gambling (Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism) Civil Penalties Order, and Draft GSC guidance in respect of the Gambling (Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism) Act 2018 and the draft Order. The Order and Guidance are applicable to regulated gambling... MoreClosed 9 April 2018 -
Mobile Termination Rates annual review and draft Decision Notice
The Communications Commission is required to annually review and set Mobile Termination Rates. This consultation sets out our review of Mobile Termination Rates, plus a draft Decision Notice setting the Mobile Termination Rate for one year, effective from 1 May 2018. MoreClosed 4 April 2018 -
Proposed update to legislation implementing SOLAS Chapter V: Safety of Navigation
The Isle of Man Ship Registry is in the process of updating Regulations relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). This Consultation Paper is on the proposed updates to the Isle of Man’s Regulations implementing SOLAS Chapter V, Safety of Navigation. The SOLAS Chapter V requirements relate to navigational equipment carried on board ships, navigational procedures and reporting requirements. Most SOLAS Regulations only apply to large commercial... MoreClosed 20 March 2018 -
The Area Plan for the East: Additional potential development sites
Last year the Cabinet Office published a set of consultation documents to mark the start of the formal process to prepare a new development plan for the East of the Island. This process, known as ‘ Preliminary Publicity ’, was a public consultation on the matters that the Department intended the Area Plan to deal with. Details of all of the sites under consideration were published, including draft site assessment reports for each site. During the Consultation, a number of additional... MoreClosed 9 March 2018 -
Introduction of a new Data Protection Bill (GDPR)
In the Programme for Government , the Council of Ministers committed to ensuring that the Island’s legislative position is equivalent to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by May 2018. The Isle of Man Government’s proposed approach is the introduction of a short Data Protection Bill giving specific powers to apply EU data protection instruments as part of Manx law (with any necessary modifications) by Order approved by Tynwald and then implemented with Manx... MoreClosed 5 March 2018 -
Survey for businesses selling insurance alongside other goods and services
This survey is for businesses that are not registered with the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Many businesses sell insurance alongside their principal goods or services (ancillary insurance). This activity is not currently regulated by the FSA because there is an exemption in legislation . The FSA is reviewing this exemption to consider whether it remains current and consistent with international standards. If this exemption was removed, those businesses arranging ancillary... MoreClosed 4 March 2018 -
Possible futures for car tax
The consultation is about how the Department of Infrastructure generates revenue to build and maintain the road network. Current provisions are becoming more and more complicated and we need to develop better, more modern ways to fund road maintenance. MoreClosed 2 March 2018 -
Proposed changes to road closures for events on the TT Course in 2018
The Department for Enterprise and ACU Events Limited are considering trialling some changes to the road closure schedule for this year’s TT practice sessions in response to the significant delays and cancellations during the 2017 event due to the poor weather conditions. It is not intended to alter the current racing schedule and provisions for cancellations, but it is intended to request additional emergency use closures for the afternoons of: Sunday 27 May 2018 ... MoreClosed 1 March 2018 -
Amendments to access and eligibility criteria for public sector housing
The consultation is about the access and eligibility criteria for general needs public sector housing which were introduced in 2002. In line with the recent updating of Older Persons (Sheltered) criteria in 2016, the timing is right for a review such that: We can continue to have 'affordable and accessible housing which meets our social and economic needs.' MoreClosed 18 February 2018 -
Proposed changes to the Building Regulations
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is reviewing the content of the Building Regulations in order to focus on matters concerning energy efficiency and also proposing updates to reflect changes to building practices. The proposed amendments are to help achieve the requirements set out in the Programme for Government 2016 – 2021 and the Climate Challenge Mitigation Strategy 2016-2020. The suggested changes include increased air tightness requirements and the provision of... MoreClosed 16 February 2018 -
Insurance (Long-Term Business Valuation and Solvency) Regulations 2018
Consultation paper CP17-15/T12 sets out new valuation and solvency regulations for insurers authorised to carry on long-term insurance business. The Insurance (Long-Term Business Valuation and Solvency) Regulations 2018 will replace the Insurance (Valuation of Long Term Liabilities) Regulations 2007. MoreClosed 16 February 2018 -
Insurance Regulations 2018
Consultation paper CP17-14/T15 concerns new Insurance Regulations which will apply to all authorised insurers and permit holders. The Insurance Regulations 2018 will replace the Insurance Regulations 1986 and the Insurance (Supplementary Information) Regulations 2016. The main purpose of the new regulations is to set out new and updated regulatory reporting requirements for all insurers authorised to carry on long-term insurance business in or from the Island, and regulatory reporting... MoreClosed 16 February 2018 -
Anti-money laundering and other financial crime (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2017
This consultation is about proposed changes to anti-money laundering and other financial crime legislation. The proposed Bill seeks to introduce new anti-money laundering requirements relating to unregulated trustees, foundations and other matters. These amendments are being proposed principally in response to recommendations made by MONEYVAL, which undertook an international assessment of the Isle of Man in 2016. The changes deal with: Unregulated IOM trustees and foreign... MoreClosed 5 February 2018 -
Conduct of Business Code for Non-Long Term Insurance
CP17-11/T01 sets out the Authority’s views on developing the Island’s existing regulatory framework to enhance the fair treatment of policyholders in relation to non-long term insurers through the issue of the draft Insurance (Conduct of Business) (Non-long Term Insurance) Code 2017 (“the Code”). The Code brings together the Authority’s work in this area and places conduct of business requirements on authorised insurers effecting non-long term contracts of insurance with third... MoreClosed 2 February 2018 -
Review of tourism legislation
The object of this consultation is to review the existing legislation relating to tourism in the Isle of Man and to seek views on possible changes to that legislation, with a view to providing an up-to-date code which will encourage and support the tourist industry as part of the modern economy of the Island. MoreClosed 26 January 2018 -
Local Government financial reporting requirements
To inform Local Government bodies and other interested stakeholders of the proposed introduction of new financial reporting requirements for the sector, and to seek the views of all stakeholders and to receive feedback on the proposals. MoreClosed 19 January 2018 -
Licensing of additional spectrum bands
The Communications Commission is proposing to award additional spectrum allocations to Bluewave, Manx Telecom and Sure in various bands 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2100MHz, 2.6GHz and 3.4GHz. MoreClosed 19 January 2018 -
Consumer Broadband Habits Survey
Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey. The Communications Commission is gathering information on how Isle of Man consumers use their broadband subscriptions, whether this is a fixed or mobile broadband subscription, so that we can better understand what is important to you. Fixed broadband is where your router is connected to your internal wiring in your home and you need a landline connection (unless you are with Bluewave). Mobile broadband is... MoreClosed 15 January 2018 -
Proposed changes to employed person’s allowance and proposed change to income support for lone parents
This consultation is about proposed changes to the entitlement criteria for the following income-related social security benefits: employed person’s allowance, and income support for lone parents MoreClosed 11 January 2018 -
Action plan to improve the planning system
The Isle of Man planning system like planning frameworks elsewhere around the British Isles, was designed and is operated to manage development, balancing sometimes competing interests. The broad aim is to develop the Island sustainably and one of the 20 outcomes in the Programme for Government 2016 - 2021 is to: Have a planning system which supports sustainable growth In recent months planning system issues have been highlighted in a review carried out by officers for the Council... MoreClosed 8 January 2018 -
The Collection of Civil Debt (Phase 1)
The effectiveness of the current legislative and organisational framework in respect of the collection of debts on the Isle of Man has been the subject of periodic review over a number of years. Proposals and actions have covered a wide variety of areas but the Treasury has been unable to find a solution to the underlying issues which provides a more cost effective approach to debt collection for all parties involved. The revised approach now outlined within this consultation seeks to both... MoreClosed 5 January 2018 -
Regulatory Fees 2018
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has today published a Consultation Response (CR18-01/T14) following its recent consultation on proposed changes to regulatory fees from 1 April 2018. The response document provides a summary of responses to the consultation and outlines changes made and next steps. Subject to Treasury concurrence and consideration by Tynwald, the following legislation will commence on 1 April 2018: Collective Investment Schemes (Fees) Order 2018 ... MoreClosed 5 January 2018 -
Implementation of Policy on Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD)
BVD virus causes a complex of diseases in cattle, the most important of which can interfere with reproduction, affect the unborn calf and ultimately lead to fatal mucosal disease. BVD virus can also cause enteritis during transient infection, which is usually mild but is occasionally severe enough to cause death, even in adult cattle. Transient BVD virus infection is also associated with significant suppression of disease resistance, contributing to outbreaks of other disease such as... MoreClosed 29 December 2017 -
Merchant Shipping (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2018
This consultation paper sets out proposals to make new Regulations to give effect to the latest version of Chapter 1 to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). SOLAS is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships and SOLAS Chapter 1 regulates the survey and certification of ships. This is fundamentally a legislation project to replace existing Regulations with a new set of Regulations containing... MoreClosed 29 December 2017 -
Pre-school and early years childcare and education survey
Through the Programme for Government 2016-2021 the Government has committed to: increase the coverage of pre-school education facilities across the island increase the hours available through the pre school credit scheme This survey is specifically designed for parents of children under 5 years of age. It aims to: gather views on how accessible and affordable pre-school and early years education and childcare is at present find out what the... MoreClosed 15 December 2017
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