An Island-based company has been granted a licence to explore Manx waters for oil and gas.
It's been awarded to Crogga - a company set up by residents with experience in that sector.
It will allow the organisation to look at an area of 266-square kilometres off the east coast of the Island.
Initial seismic surveys are subject to approval from the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture - any future stages such as exploratory drilling will require further consent and approvals.
Island sanctions Israelis for Palestine human rights breaches
Two Israeli individuals and three companies have been added to the Island's sanctions list over their involvement in human rights breaches against Palestinians.
Last chance to give government your views on high streets
There's still time to let a government body know what you think about the Island's town and city centres.
Regulator releases new anti-money laundering guides
The Financial Services Authority has released a series of guides to help companies understand new anti-money laundering guidance.
New advice for businesses on company ownership laws
An Island regulator has released new guidance about laws which make it easier to identify who owns and controls companies.
Are you loyal to your bank?
Can you help a market research company understand customer loyalty on the Isle of Man?
Health & Safety regs to be eased for some self-employed?
The government is set to ease health and safety regulations for some self-employed people.
Security focus for Island cyber-conference this year
The date's been set for one of the Island's biggest technology conferences.
No money given to Island immigrants, says Locate IOM
Locate Isle of Man says it hasn't paid any money to anyone who's moved to the Island in the past two years.
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