The Department for Enterprise says almost half of business immigrants asking for its backing are turned down.
A Freedom of Information request to the department asked about those applying for visas to move here under rules for innovators and start-ups.
In its response the department said of 302 applications for endorsement under the scheme, 163 had been turned down.
And it added although 32 of those decisions had been challenged, none of the appeals had succeeded.
Whichever way you hit it, it still stands!
Douglas Council says a traffic light pole which was hit by a car won't be fixed until the end of this week.
Rural road to close for whole month this week
A country road in the South of the Island is to close for a month.
What help is there for using government online services?
What support is there for people outside Douglas who need help using government online services?
Weather warning for tomorrow
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping tomorrow.
Bad weather cancels two upcoming sailings
The Steam Packet Company says bad weather means two of its sailings this week have been cancelled.
Duo from Island finish 49-day Atlantic row
Two friends from the Island have spent 49 days rowing across the Atlantic for charity
Don't bring your own drone for show this week!
Flying your own drone at a professional show in Douglas this week could cost you £10,000.
Jurassic larks to return in May!
A roar-some charity event that sees runners dressed as dinosaurs will return to the Island in May.
