The Department for Enterprise says it cost more than £16,500 to film a marine conservation advert - and its star is costing £20,000 over a year.
A Freedom of Information request to the department asked how much it had cost to hire TV presenter Monty Halls for the recent Extraordinary Isle campaign.
The DfE said Mr Halls had been made an ambassador for the Isle of man for 12 months, costing £20,000.
Filming the ad in Laxey cost a total of £16,635 including £300 on food and drink expenses.
New doors planned for Tynwald building
The Department of Infrastructure says it wants to improve the energy efficiency of the Tynwald building by installing new doors.
Archbishop of York to visit Island for pilgrimage this week
One of the most powerful figures in the Church of England is visiting the Island on a pilgrimage this week.
Braddan footpath to close for sewer works
A public footpath in Braddan will close from Friday while Manx Utilities carries out sewer works.
Gun club applies to expand facilities
A gun club says it hopes a proposed expansion will provide better facilities for its users.
New shop wants to know your preferred opening hours
A shop about to open in the north of the Island has taken to social media to find out when people want it to open.
Manxman's enormous shaft in good hands in Denmark
The Steam Packet Company says work on repairing its flagship ferry is well underway in Denmark.
Tax return deadline looming - is yours done yet?
There are just two weeks left to submit your personal income tax return.
Landslip demolition work means Laxey road closure
Old Laxey Hill will close to traffic from next week.
