Isle of Man Government

📢 CyberIsle 2024 There’s still time to register for your free spot at this year’s annual Cybersecurity conference. This Thursday (10 Oct) the Comis Hotel! 🌍 Highlights from the agenda: • Expert talks from the UK National Cyber Security Centre and Microsoft • Interactive sessions with industry leaders including Riela, Mimecast and Outsource • Networking opportunities with cybersecurity professionals Check out the full agenda to find out more about the sessions 👉 https://ow.ly/W99g50TC2j3 Secure your spot now 👉 https://ow.ly/Sih050TC2j2

Legislative changes designed to support the Marine Infrastructure Management Act 2016 (MIMA) will be brought before Tynwald for approval this month. An initial piece of MIMA secondary legislation was approved by Tynwald in July and a news release was issued at the time to publicise what this means: https://lnkd.in/ggJjwNJ4 Modernising this framework reflects a commitment within Our Island Plan under Energy Security to ‘provide certainty for the overall management in optimising the economic benefit of our seas’. There are additional economic and environmental benefits to be realised from such projects as offshore renewable energy generation including not only the rent from the seabed but also money generated, contributing to the Island's tax and income streams. So what’s being brought to Tynwald this time? The Marine Infrastructure (Consenting Process) Regulations 2024 set out largely procedural requirements to support an application up to the point of when a decision is made: https://lnkd.in/g_Eb3xb8 The Marine Infrastructure Management Act 2016 (Appointed Day) (No.2) Order 2024 sets out the relevant sections of the Act that are required to be enacted at this time to allow for the secondary legislation to be made: https://lnkd.in/gBED9wTs The Marine Infrastructure Management Act 2016 (Amendment) Order 2024 seeks to amend and update the list of consenting regimes: https://lnkd.in/gbjs8S9g With the assistance of external legal advisors, the Department of Infrastructure continues to progress with the remaining required secondary legislation under MIMA and intends to bring that to future sittings of Tynwald upon completion.

📝 Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the expanding Online Services, which offer a range of benefits, such as job searches, bill payments and license applications. 📲 A popular use of Online Services is for filing personal tax returns. The number of users has significantly increased in recent years, with over 62% of Isle of Man residents submitting their tax returns online in 2023. 💻 🎥 An animated instruction video is available to guide through the process step-by-step. You can find it on the Isle of Man Government YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/ghci7jzk Access Online Services at services.gov.im 🌐

🔒 CyberIsle 2024 is Next Week! Join us on next Thursday (10 Oct) for a day packed with insights and strategies to protect your digital world. 🌍 Sessions include: • “Watch me steal your identity” • “Is AI worth the risk? And how to manage it?” • “Incident response: why do so many get it wrong? 🛡️ Check out the full agenda to find out more about the sessions: 👉 https://ow.ly/YlPq50TC2c5 The event is free to attend! Register here: 👉 https://ow.ly/zpml50TC2c6

🚨 the CyberIsle 2024 Agenda is Live! 🚨 👉 https://ow.ly/m1Ah50TC252 Get ready for an exciting line-up at our annual cybersecurity conference next week! 🌐 Highlights include: • MIGHTNIGHT BLIZZARD ATTACK UPDATE from Microsoft • THE HUMAN RISK AND CYBERSECURITY with Mimecast • A PLAYBOOK FOR CYBER ATTACKS and CYBER INSURANCE Don’t miss out on this free event! Secure your spot now 👉 https://ow.ly/Nhh550TC253

🌿✨ Celebrating Sustainability and Innovation at the 2024 UNESCO Isle of Man Biosphere Awards! 🎉 The innovative and impactful initiatives of individuals, community groups, and businesses were celebrated at the UNESCO Isle of Man Biosphere Awards on Wednesday. The event highlighted some of the incredible ways people in the Isle of Man are working together to champion a more sustainable future. Each award aligns with the vision of UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man, reflecting the 5 ‘E’s outlined in its five year strategy, with an additional category for energy. 🏆 And the 2024 winners are: 🔹 Economy: The Deloitte Climate Collective - Uniting local businesses to address sustainability and social challenges. 🔹 Education: Earthscope Isle of Man - Empowering people with sustainability training, including Climate Literacy and the Sustainable Mann workshops. 🔹 Energy: WeavAir - Pioneering a platform that monitors real-time energy use and emissions to cut costs and carbon. 🔹 Engagement: Ali Hodgson - Creating a game that promotes holistic thinking for a sustainable island future. 🔹 Enjoyment: Hello Little People - ‘Let’s Get Wild!’ immersive theatre experience, celebrating island wildlife with children. 🔹 Environment: Manx Wildlife Trust & Isle of Man Woodland Trust - Restoring the Celtic Rainforest at Creg y Cowin Nature Reserve. A special shout out to the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) for their outstanding contributions to local sustainability, and to the Manx Wildlife Trust, who played a key role in several nominations! 🙌 Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK praised the finalists for their dedication to making the Isle of Man a “living laboratory,” testing solutions to global problems. He said: "Our treasured status belongs to each and every one of us on the Island, and exists to benefit us all. We can each play our part in living these values, and every one of our finalists this evening has demonstrated their commitment to doing so." Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/GlTU50TBZwz 🌍

Did you know? If you hold EUSS pre-settled status you may be eligible to convert to settled status. Those holding pre-settled status in the Isle of Man, or UK, can usually switch to settled status after 5-years continuous residence and can apply as soon as they are eligible. There is no fee applicable to apply for EUSS Settled Status. Settled status makes it easier to provide proof of your right to live permanently in the Isle of Man, or UK. Application forms can be found at the Immigration Counter and online at https://lnkd.in/eWxhtbBS

The Isle of Man Arts Council was thrilled to welcome Dame Joanna Lumley for its captivating Annual Lecture at the Gaiety Theatre on Monday. The evening saw the beloved actress and activist charm a full house with her wit, warmth, and inspiring stories. Reflecting on her first visit, Joanna praised the beauty of the Island and the reception she received. She said: "It was a pleasure to meet the Manx audience and to experience their warm welcome and hospitality, and thank everyone for attending.” Chair Sarah Maltby MHK, called the event "an absolute success," highlighting the Isle of Man’s growing reputation for world-class cultural events. Dame Joanna is the third high-profile guest brought to the island in as many years after sell-out lectures by documentarian Louis Theroux in 2022 and designer Kevin McCloud in 2023. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/f0GG50TB10B 📸 Stephen Corran

🔥 Calling all retired on-call Firefighters! 🚒 Work is underway to include on-call firefighters in the Government Unified Pension Scheme (GUS), and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) wants to hear from any retired firefighters, who were employed on or after 30 September 2007, who want to join. Any on-call firefighter (at any rank), or Whole-time firefighter who retired at either Sub Officer, Leading Firefighter, or firefighter, is eligible and they are asked to get in touch if they would like to be considered. The GUS is a contributory scheme which means members who are eligible will have to make the relevant contributions. The current rate of personal contributions is 13.5% of the relevant earnings. Government will also add their retrospective contributions in line with the scheme rules. 🔥 If you think you are eligible, and are interested in being included, please email [email protected], or call 647326. Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePAuAaic

People in the Isle of Man are being invited to share their views on a proposal to ban disposable vapes that contain plastic. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has today launched a six week consultation on its plan to outlaw the sale and distribution of the products that have a short life span and, as well as encouraging youth vaping, are harmful to the environment. Clare Barber MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, said: "Not only are precious resources wasted in their manufacture and disposal, but far too many are being carelessly discarded - littering our communities and polluting our Biosphere. "Banning this product is a clear and obvious way that we can take responsibility in shaping an environment we can be proud of in line with the Island Plan." It is estimated that around five million disposable vapes are thrown away each week in the UK, which is equivalent to the lithium batteries of 5,000 electric vehicles each year. 🔗 To get involved and share your views visit https://ow.ly/qa5e50TyHGr before 11 November. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/6WaX50TyHGt The UK Government has already announced a ban on the products in England and the Scottish and Welsh Governments have also confirmed they will follow suit.