The government's launching its Social Attitudes Survey this week, giving people the chance to share their views on island life.
Feedback on issues like employment, healthcare and crime is used by government to make policies and better understand public opinion.
Letters will be sent to 3,000 random households, with participation by invite only.
One resident from each household will complete the questionnaire, with a deadline of Saturday, September 6.
Second chilli and BBQ festival to be held next month
Fans of spicy food are in for a treat later this year, with a new-look chilli festival.
Government releases nationality data on work visas
The government has released information on the nationalities of people granted work visas.
Military museum is celebrating most successful year ever
The Manx Aviation and Military Museum says it's having its most successful year ever, with a 25 percent spike in visitor numbers.
People opposed to Peel's sewage works lose legal costs appeal
Two people appealing against Peel's sewage works being granted planning permission have lost an appeal to limit their legal costs.
Government says it can't give info about civil servant grievances
The Cabinet Office says it can't give more details about employee grievances in the civil service, because it's personal information.
Personal data breaches doubled in past year
The Island's Information Commissioner says the number of personal data breaches has almost doubled in the last year - and public authorities are behind 70 per cent of them.
Cruise ship visiting Douglas today
A cruise ship carrying almost 700 passengers is due to visit Douglas today.
Two more Steam Packet sailings cancelled
The Steam Packet Company says two more sailings have been cancelled in the face of Storm Floris.
