Chief Minister Howard Quayle says there's no way to properly look after Syrian refugees if the government decided to take them in.
In Tywnald, he was pressed on the issue and admitted the £1 million donation from government was from existing aid budgets rather than extra money.
But he said accepting refugees from war zones would mean following high UK standards about healthcare and welfare.
And he said that simply isn't possible here:
Wasps going on in Pulrose
People are being warned to steer clear of a giant swarm of wasps in Douglas.
Port Erin Tesco opens on Thursday
A supermarket in Port Erin will reopen under its new owners this week.
Deal Or No Deal presenter on the Island
Former radio and TV presenter Noel Edmonds has been spotted on the Island.
Commissioners ‘lamppost gate’ complaint maladministration
The Tynwald Commissioner for Administration has ruled Ramsey Commissioners taking too long to reply to a complaint as ‘maladministration’.
Mobile library adds Laxey to its route map
A new stop has been added to a mobile library's bus route.
Cosmo fundraiser hits £1,000 target
A fundraiser in memory of one of the Island's most famous cats has hit its target.
Burst water main closes street
A burst water main has shut a street in Peel today.
Local artist's works featured on new stamp set
Isle of Man Post Office will issue six stamps based on a Manx artist's work.
