The government's laboratory is fully capable of making sure our drinking water is safe.
That's the message from Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber - who faced a question for written answer on the subject.
Rushen MHK Juan Watterson asked if the lab could do all the testing required under UK and EU regulations about drinking water.
In her response, Mrs Barber said all lab staff were suitably trained and qualified carry out the checks.
Event tonight to discuss historic church's future
An event in the south of the Island this week will discuss the future of a church.
Broadband firm has licence revoked
An Island broadband company has had its licence revoked after failing to pay fees and submit information to the regulator.
£484k spent on TT course after inspections by organisers and DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says it carried out just under £484,500 worth of work on the TT course after inspections with race organisers.
Yacht ran aground after leaving the Isle of Man
A yacht crew travelling from the Isle of Man had to be rescued from their vessel after it ran aground off the coast of Wales earlier this week.
Steam Packet sees nearly 38,000 TT passengers
The Steam Packet Company says it brought 37,941 passengers to the Island during TT this year.
300 cruise ship visitors arrive in Douglas
A cruise ship is visiting Douglas today, bringing more than 300 passengers.
250 year old Ballaugh elm faces the axe next week
A 250-year-old piece of Ballaugh history will be chopped down next week.
£5 could go for over £200 at auction
Five pounds could be worth more than £200 at an auction this weekend.
