The Chief Minister says there are no plans to legalise cannabis on the Isle of Man.
His comments come after the publication of the Chief Constable's annual report, which showed half an 11 per cent rise in crime was down to people possessing the Class B drug.
There have been a number of calls online for cannabis to be decriminalised on the Island, including an online petition.
At the moment, some cannabis products are available for medical use - Howard Quayle MHK says that's how it will stay:
Dogs face seasonal beach ban today
It's a big day for dogs today - as they're banned from beaches until autumn.
Tides causing delayed ferry departures and longer crossings
There's further disruption to the Steam Packet Company's timetable today.
All jobs safe as Wetherspoons takes over 1886
A spokesman for UK pub chain Wetherspoons says all employees will transfer over to the company as it sets up its first Isle of Man venue.
Keys to discuss cashless Steam Packet payments
The House of Keys sits this morning, with 15 questions for members to ponder.
Stopping Parentcraft classes not ideal says Health Minister
Health Minister Claire Christian says the way Parentcraft classes were ended wasn't ideal.
Pop-up bar in Peel applies for alcohol licence
A planned Ibiza-style bar for the Sunset City this summer will find out if it's been granted an alcohol licence next month.
Baby heron looking for food
A charity is asking for donations of fish to help feed a baby heron.
Stiff competition expected at Woody open
A tennis club in the south of the Island says it's going back to the good old days for its next event.
