£2 million is being spent on extra staff to help drive economic growth.
The Department of Economic Development will recruit six people to help pursue business development in five areas.
These include the UK North and countries strategies, high net worth individuals, the visitor economy and marketing in order to raise awareness of the Island.
Minister John Shimmin says the staff will be on temporary contracts:
Evening closures planned for Richmond Hill work
Part of the New Castletown Road will shut during the evenings later this month.
Island falls from third to tenth in traveller-voted awards
The Isle of Man has slipped seven places in a ranking of UK islands.
Lifeboat station saddened as vessel prepares to leave
An Island lifeboat station says it's sad to see one of its lifeboats going.
Appeal after M&S car park hit and run
Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver damaged a car in Douglas but didn't stop.
Emergency road closure in Tromode tonight
Emergency work to clear a tree from a river will mean closing a road in Braddan tonight.
Hair salon pays tribute to beloved feline visitor
A hair salon in Douglas has installed a tribute to a much-loved visitor.
Three TT tenders for Union Mills hall
Braddan commissioners will discuss leasing the community hall in Union Mills this afternoon.
GSC working to take fake gambling sites down
The Island's gaming regulator says players should beware of sites which are falsely claiming to be licensed.
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