It cost the government more than £65,000 to broadcast Coronavirus briefings during lockdown.
According to an FOI request - ELS and Greenlight Television were paid the fee to create a 'professional studio approach', in which Ministers could speak directly to both the public and media.
The decision was made 'not to favour one media outlet over another'.
It's also been emphasised questions from journalists were not vetted - but put to politicians live.
Sponsors needed for StemFest
The Department of Enterprise is looking for sponsors for its annual StemFest event.
New Sanctions Act now in force
Today is the first day a new Sanctions Act comes into force on the Island.
Bushy's TT village sponsor announced
Bushy's TT Village will be sponsored by sustainable energy company Ørsted.
Sure IOM launches new Home Visit service
An Island telecoms company is launching a Home Visit service to help customers with any broadband/Wi-Fi issues.
Business marks Island security first
A local business has become the first on the Island to be given a membership by a police security initiative.
Industrial estate plans for former mine
A St Marks company says it's hoping to build 20 industrial units on a former mine in Foxdale.
Island slips down finance centre rankings
The Isle of Man has dropped nine places in an index of the world's best financial centres.
Police raid egaming firm's offices
Police say they carried out raids at two offices of an egaming company this week.
