The Chief Minister is looking to private sector to help support upcoming events to mark the Island of Culture programme for 2014.
It will be a year of festivities to mark the Island's rich cultural heritage, celebrating everything from dance to digital innovation.
BBC film critic Mark Kermode is a patron along with the President of Tynwald Clare Christian MLC.
In particular they're seeking help to fund a concert by the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Minister 'confident' about reaching settlement with bus drivers
The Infrastructure Minister says he's confident common ground and a settlement can be found with bus drivers over the ongoing strike.
Post Office sees profits jump almost 50 per cent
The Island's Post Office says its profits jumped by almost 50 per cent last year.
Several Douglas roads to shut for drone show this week
A number of roads in central Douglas are to be closed for the council's drone show this week.
No new plans for flood defences, says minister
The Infrastructure Minister says there aren't any alternative plans for flood defences in Ramsey at the moment.
Airport passenger figures are down
The Department of Infrastructure says the number of passengers travelling through the Island's airport is down more than five per cent on last year's figures.
Newborns to get free books
Babies born in the Island's maternity unit will be getting free books - thanks to Dolly Parton!
Northern road closure this week
A road in the North will close for a morning this week.
Bus strike forces charity dog walk to reschedule
A charity event to raise funds for an Island animal charity has been rescheduled because of the ongoing bus strikes.
