The Department for Enterprise says it underwrote tourist events to the tune of a quarter of a million pounds this year.
A Freedom of Information request asked how much cash had been spent on underwriting losses in the last 12 months.
In its response, the department said it had committed £250,375 to underwriting events under its Tourist Development Scheme.
It refused to give individual figures for events, but added they included TT and MGP events - as well as the Manx National Rally.
Police warn drug gangs 'we'll get you'
Police say they'll continue to pursue drug dealers and organised crime gangs, after three men were jailed over the Island's biggest ever seizure of class A drugs.
Prison lockdowns on MHK's mind
How often has the Island's prison gone into lockdown?
Paper recycling to continue, says council
Douglas Council says its kerbside recycling scheme is unaffected by the end of bring banks for paper.
Appeal after scooter theft
Police are investigating after a child's scooter was stolen in Douglas last month.
No ward closures at Noble's to save cash
A row over cost-cutting at Manx Care is continuing after ministers decided to reject saving proposals put forward by the organisation.
Appeal for driver to come forward after crash
Can you help find a driver who crashed into a wall but didn't stop?
Keys to hear questions about video doorbell fees
Will you still have to pay to register your video doorbell in future?
Earl be back!
Laxey's best-known resident has returned home, none the worse for a fireworks ordeal.
