An Island-based company has been granted a licence to explore Manx waters for oil and gas.
It's been awarded to Crogga - a company set up by residents with experience in that sector.
It will allow the organisation to look at an area of 266-square kilometres off the east coast of the Island.
Initial seismic surveys are subject to approval from the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture - any future stages such as exploratory drilling will require further consent and approvals.
No money given to Island immigrants, says Locate IOM
Locate Isle of Man says it hasn't paid any money to anyone who's moved to the Island in the past two years.
Restaurant delighted with west's welcome
An Indian restaurant has thanked its customers after it swapped the south for the west.
Shops, cafe, clinic and childcare plans for the Nunnery
The Nunnery says it wants to be able house food and drink outlets, shops, clinics and childcare facilities in future.
MHK queries tax allowance changes
How much did the government make last year from lowering personal tax allowances for high earners?
New agreement to simplify NI rules
The government says a new agreement with the UK will simplify National Insurance rules.
Isle of Man first in world to introduce data asset laws
The Isle of Man has become the first place in the world to introduce laws for governed data assets, after new legislation received Royal Assent.
Businesses invited to apply for prestigious King’s Awards
Applications have now opened for the King's Awards for Enterprise 2027.
Chief minister to face questions over Manx Telecom sale
Has the Manx government looked into the sale of one of the Island's biggest telecom companies?
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