The government is committed to growing the Island's skilled workforce.
That's according to Education, Sport and Culture Minister, Graham Cregeen, as he congratulated the first group of dental nurse apprentices for gaining level 3 diplomas supported by the governments Skills Development Scheme.
Mr Cregeen added vocational training is key in making this objective possible.
The scheme offers 100 per cent of training costs towards foundational qualifications.
Jobcentre can't stop ads being doubled up
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says there's no way of ensuring job ads in the Island's Jobcentre aren't doubling up.
Deposits are biggest barrier to getting on property ladder
Manx residents have told a survey about barriers to first-time buyers getting on the property ladder the biggest difficulties are financial.
Vegan beauty salon up for sale
The owners of the Island's first vegan beauty salon say they're selling up.
Committee says more housing needed for young people
A Tynwald committee says the government needs to provide more housing for young people who can't find private rental accommodation.
Half of broken defibs now working
The Island's ambulance service says half of the Island's defibrillators which had been out of order are now working again.
Cider microbrewery planned for Ballasalla
Ballasalla could be getting a new microbrewery, if planners give the go-ahead.
Covid wrongful arrest and torture claims thrown out by court
A man suing the chief constable and attorney general over his arrest and acquittal over an alleged Covid gathering on Laxey beach has seen 22 of his claims thrown out by a court.
Tree fellers to close part of TT course on Thursday
A section of the TT course will close for much of tomorrow while trees are felled.
