One in four people on the Island believe a small secret cabal is actually running the country.
The government has released the findings of its Social Attitudes Survey, which was carried out last August.
When asked if they thought a small secret group of people were making all the important decisions, just over 25 per cent agreed.
The report says similar research in the UK showed 28 per cent of people believed the conspiracy theory.
Did you leave your green near the green?
Castletown commissioners say if left your drugs at a leisure facility in the town, you can now pick it up from the police.
Property management company fined over £17k for breaching fire regulations
A property management company has been fined more than £17,000 for breaching safety regulations in a block of flats in Douglas.
Chance to find out more about Peel prom plans
There's a chance to put questions to Peel commissioners about a planned new leisure facility.
Huge rise in babies needing hospital treatment for RSV
New figures show the number of babies admitted to hospital with respiratory viruses has trebled in just a year, according to Manx Care.
Plans submitted for Castletown pub repairs
Plans have been submitted for repairs to an historic pub in Castletown.
Weather warning for ice
A yellow weather warning for frost and ice continues until 10am today.
Commissioners discuss data leak and confidentiality breach
Onchan Commissioners have condemned a member who walked out carrying secret documents after a meeting - in defiance of protocols.
Police issue ice warning after Braddan crash
Police are warning motorists about slippery conditions this morning after a crash in Braddan.
