Education, Sport & Culture Minister, Graham Cregeen MHK, says the chance to host the 2027 Island games would be a 'fantastic opportunity'.
It comes after the International Island Games Association (IIGA) announced this week the Isle of Man is the preferred host for the event that year.
Mr Cregeen added he believes the occasion would chance to showcase the Manx sporting talent at international level.
The Island has hosted the games twice before, including the inaugural tournament in 1985.
Report shows growth in government workforce
The government says the total size of its workforce grew by less than one per cent in the final quarter of last year.
Can you translate Filipino for court?
Could you help translate for court proceedings?
Commissioner worried over Ramsey flood wall design
A Ramsey commissioner says he's worried flood prevention proposals for the town's harbour will halve the amount of parking nearby.
AG's chambers wrongly blocked FOI response, says info commissioner
The Information Commissioner says the Attorney General's Chambers must reconsider its response to a Freedom of Information request after wrongly applying a blanket ban on the answer.
Navy ship off Island's coast
A navy patrol ship has been maneuvering around the south of the Island today.
'Harrods of the West' to reopen in April
The Western Civic Amenity site says it's planning to reopen reuse bays later this year.
Mountain Road closed on 68 days last year
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road was closed almost every five days on average last year.
Terry’s Tato’s owner named 2026 Customer Service Champion
Douglas City Centre has celebrated its 2026 Customer Service Champion Awards, with over 5,500 public votes cast.
