The Chief Minister says he was always "confident" that a deal could be agreed with Ramsey Commissioners over the town's courthouse.
Howard Quayle has welcomed the news that an offer for the building has been accepted by the Department of Home Affairs.
The offer is now being considered by Treasury - the Commissioners say whilst it's not the end of the process it is an "important step forward".
Mr Quayle says he believes everything will now run smoothly:
Steam Packet sailings delayed tonight
The Steam Packet Company says two of its crossings tonight are facing delays.
PPE Medpro put into liquidation
The PPE company linked to Island residents Michelle Mone and Doug Barrowman has been put into liquidation.
Part of TT course closed tomorrow
A section of the TT course in the west will close for much of tomorrow.
Carl Cox backs cancer charity's TT fundraising auction
Legendary DJ and TT team owner Carl Cox will be teaming up with the TT's official charity partner this year.
Business appeal over thousands in unpaid bills
A business in Douglas is asking customers to pay their bills - as it chases more than £5,500 in outstanding accounts.
Pharmacy plans for former IOM Bank
A pharmacy's applied for planning permission to put signs up on a former bank in Peel.
Appeal after wood from van damages car
A man's appealing for information after a van driver's load damaged his partner's car.
Island part of union data breach investigation
The Island's information commissioner is taking part in an investigation into a huge data breach at a trade union.
