Chief Minister Howard Quayle says there's no way to properly look after Syrian refugees if the government decided to take them in.
In Tywnald, he was pressed on the issue and admitted the £1 million donation from government was from existing aid budgets rather than extra money.
But he said accepting refugees from war zones would mean following high UK standards about healthcare and welfare.
And he said that simply isn't possible here:
Arabic interpreter needed for court
The Island's courts say they're looking for someone who can speak Arabic to help in proceedings.
MHK takes exception to "clowns" remark
An MHK's blasted a parliamentary colleague, after he seemed to call Tynwald members "clowns".
Two weeks left for free manx.net emails
There's just a fortnight left to move your manx.net email address before it's suspended.
Three bribery cases and 11 thefts reported to Treasury last year
The government saw a rise of more than 20 per cent in financial irregularities reported last year.
Government media and marketing staff queried
An MHK wants to know how many marketing staff are employed across the government.
Port St Mary pups hoping to raise a fur-tune for RNLI!
Port St Mary's most pup-ular residents are being featured in a special fundraising calendar.
No contaminated baby milk at hospital, says maternity unit
The maternity unit at Noble's Hospital is reassuring parents after a baby milk safety scare.
TT-themed puzzle book launched
A new book is hoping to challenge motorsport enthusiasts with 37 puzzles - one for each mile on the TT course.
