The Island's health minister says taxpayers won't foot the bill for cannabis on prescription.
This week in the House of Keys Lawrie Hooper faced a question from Douglas South MHK Claire Christian about the costs of medicinal cannabis to the NHS and those prescribed it.
Mr Hooper explained cannabis isn't a tested medicine and so is only available via a private prescription.
He added those prescribed the drug will have to pay for it, and it's impossible to predict how much it will cost.
Mountain Road closures planned next week
There'll be closures along sections of the Mountain Road next month as the Department of Infrastructure removes race equipment.
Fury to star in new documentary
Netflix has announced the Island's most famous boxer will be appearing in a new TV show.
All agency workers have police checks, says Manx Care
Manx Care says all its clinical agency workers have to undergo police checks before they start work here.
New drone restrictions coming into force next week
New Island rules on flying light drones come into force next week.
Large cruise ship visiting today
A cruise ship carrying more than 3,000 people will be making a stop in the Isle of Man today.
No alien warlord standing in Onchan election after deadline passes
A galactic warrior with a bin for a face won't be contesting their year's general election after all.
Race organisation contacts police over social posts
Andreas Racing Association says it's contacted police following comments about it on social media.
Teaching union asks candidates to sign education pledge
A teaching union is calling on general election candidates to sign a manifesto pledge in support of the Island's education system.
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