The government says it would have to look carefully at international conventions before considering decriminalising drugs.
A Department of Home Affairs report to the Council of Minsters about drugs policy says there's evidence regulating drugs could reduce the harm they cause.
But it says the government would have to look at how drugs could be regulated and hold detailed public consultation before making any changes.
Tynwald will consider the report at its sitting later this month.
Old Castletown Road to fully reopen this afternoon
Manx Utilities says the one way system at White Hoe will be removed this afternoon.
Want to sup? Bring back your cup!
A bar in the south of the Island is appealing for people to return its cups, as it counts down to opening a Port Erin cafe for the summer.
Southern farmers win concert awards
Young farmers in the south of the Island are celebrating - after winning this year's concert.
A&E bed waiting times on the rise
Patients in accident and emergency at Noble's Hospital are waiting almost 60 per cent longer for a bed on a ward.
Warning after used needles found twice in a week in Glen Vine
Residents in Glen Vine are being warned after syringes were found on a footpath twice in a week.
Firefighters called to battery fire
The fire and rescue service says it was called out to a flat fire caused by a rechargeable battery over the weekend.
Part of TT course in Ramsey to close for a month
Part of a busy road in Ramsey is to close for a month next week.
New bowling clubhouse in the south?
A bowling club in Port Erin could be demolished under new plans.
