The Economic Development Minister says charging the RNLI £250 to use the TT initials only covers his department's legal costs.
The DED's facing a storm of criticism on Facebook after asking the volunteer lifesaving charity to pay to use the TT on fundraising badges.
Laurence Skelly says it's vital the department defends its trademark, otherwise it might face losing it in a future dispute.
But he says it is not profiting at the expense of lifeboat stations and crews:
Two Manxman crossings called off
Two ferry sailings have been called off in the face of bad weather later this week.
New warning for coastal overtopping at high tide
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued another weather warning for coastal overtopping tonight.
Government wants to re-roof governor's home
The Department of Infrastructure has applied for permission to re-roof the governor's home.
EVF to roll out body cameras to all Island stores
A chain of garages around the Island says all its staff will be wearing body cameras from this week.
Good news for Island's Vinted sellers!
The government's declared victory over Vinted after restoring the platform's mail for Island users.
Ferry sailings under threat this week
The Steam Packet Company says bad weather is threatening sailings later this week.
Mountain Road gritting gets underway
The Department of Infrastructure says it'll be gritting the Mountain Road this afternoon.
Civic Amenity Site issues statement after former manager admits fraud
The Western Civic Amenity Site says it's cooperating with authorities after a criminal case against a former employee.
