Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Geoffrey Boot says recent visits to the Castle Mona haven't shown the building is deteriorating.
In the House of Keys this week, he was quizzed by Garff MHK Daphne Caine about the state of the disused hotel in Douglas.
Mr Boot said although a number of visits have been carried out over the past five years, not all of these were about the building's condition.
He also said preserving the hotel has been the Department's main priority.
Chambers of Commerce wants Tynwald to push back increases to minimum wage
The Chamber of Commerce says local businesses will be significantly impacted by an increase to minimum wage.
Bus Vannin is not proud of its dirty buses
Bus Vannin says it’s not proud of its dirty buses.
Unusual item fly-tipped in Castletown
Castletown commissioners says an unusual item has been fly-tipped.
VillaGaiety has started equipment upgrade project
The VillaGaiety says it has started an upgrade project on its spaces.
Government says vaccinations are the best way to protect against covid in pregnancy
The government says that vaccinations are the best way to protect against the known risks of COVID-19 in pregnancy.
Earn up to £27k to do less than 30 days work as Chair of the Steam Packet Company
You could be paid just over £27,000 to do less than 30 days work a year as the new Chair for the Steam Packet Company.
The Buchan School has sold its Westhill site
King William's College and the Buchan School has sold its Westhill site.
New reports shows nearly 8,000 people employed in the public service
A new report has revealed the nearly 8,000 residents are employed in the public service on the Island.
