A committee looking into how the Steam Packet is regulated will report back to Tynwald next month.
The select committee chaired by Jason Moorhouse MHK has recommended either making the company a government board or tightening Treasury's control over it.
The Council of Ministers has published its responses to the three recommendations in the report.
Ministers say running the ferry firm at arm's length means it can serve the Island efficiently.
TT organisers 'waiting to hear from Red Arrows'
The government says it's hopeful the Isle of Man will get a TT show from the Red Arrows this year.
Police warn they'll seize vapes from youngsters
Police are warning children they'll soon have powers to seize vapes when new laws come into force.
Is Manx law ready for self-driving vehicles?
Is the Island's legal system ready for self-driving cars?
Bond money spent on Steam Packet and Manx Utilities, says Treasury minister
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says the government spent a bond worth hundreds of millions of pounds on the Steam Packet and Manx Utilities.
Foggy's TT-winning bikes up for auction
Fancy owning a piece of TT history? Two TT-winning bikes will be up for auction in the UK in April.
Poultry workers urged to get avian flu jab
Don't chicken out - get your flu vaccine!
Minister corrects 2023 answer to MHK's question
Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford says an answer to a parliamentary question was wrong.
Driver who damaged hospice bushes urged to come forward
Police are hunting a driver who crashed through bushes at Noble's Hospital but left the scene.
