The Isle of Man's first cultural centre will be opened in St Johns.
It will be opened by April this year and will promote cultural and political identity.
A Manx Language Strategy is also being developed along with plans for a year of culture in 2018.
The initiatives are designed to celebrate the Island as a special place to live and work.
In Tynwald this week Garff MHK Daphne Caine said she welcomed government's new stance:
Council plans Bottleneck improvements
Douglas Council says it wants to make a series of improvements at a car park on Douglas Promenade.
New landlord laws need more work, says minister
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he doesn't know when new laws about landlords and their properties will be finished.
Man drove over cocaine limit
A man who pleaded guilty to drug driving and public order offences has been fined a total of £1,000.
Road closed after fire
Part of a busy road in Douglas is closed this morning after a fire.
D-Day 80th to be marked with bagpipes
The 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings will be celebrated across the Island with 10 days of bagpipes.
Airport closes runway temporarily due to small aircraft incident
Isle of Man Airport have confirmed that the runway is currently closed following an incident involving a small aircraft.
Ongoing incident involving emergency services at Ronaldsway Airport
We've received reports of an ongoing incident on the runway at Ronaldsway Airport.
Chief Minister says government have been reminding people to 'buy Manx'
The chief minister says the government constantly reminds people about the benefits of buying local produce.
