The government says it granted visas to 65 chefs to live and work on the Island last year.
The figures were given by Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson in a written response to a question from Onchan MHK Julie Edge.
Dr Allinson said a total of 718 work visas were issued last year.
Of those, 85 were for healthcare workers, 65 for chefs and 63 for nurses.
Small rise in homeschooling, says department
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says the number of children registered as being homeschooled rose by just over three per cent last year.
Salt available for icy conditions, says DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says you can help prepare for cold weather this weekend.
Over £46k spent on windfarm in past year
The Department of Infrastructure says it spent more than £46,000 on the Orsted offshore windfarm last year.
Library asks why you aren't a member
Why aren't you a member of the capital's library?
Have sub-post office contracts been terminated?
An MHK wants to know more details about sub-post office contracts.
Company launches TV and screen acting course
A new weekly acting class is hoping to produce the Island's stars of the future.
Yellow weather warning for frost and ice tonight
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning about freezing conditions tonight.
Warning over TT accommodation scam
There's a warning to TT fans only to book homestay accommodation through official channels - after concerns over a scammer advertising a property that wasn't theirs.
