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:
Stamps commemorate D-Day landings
A new set of stamps commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings will be released by the Isle of Man Post Office.
Water mains work brought forward
Works to replace a strategic water main has been brought forward to support roadworks on Vicarage Road.
Road closure to fell dead trees
The Old Castletown Road will shut near the Nunnery next month.
Ramsey's Tesco stores move to Merseyside
A Google glitch has relocated two Island Tesco stores 75 miles away.
Council plans Bottleneck improvements
Douglas Council says it wants to make a series of improvements at a car park on Douglas Promenade.
New landlord laws need more work, says minister
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he doesn't know when new laws about landlords and their properties will be finished.
Man drove over cocaine limit
A man who pleaded guilty to drug driving and public order offences has been fined a total of £1,000.
Road closed after fire
Part of a busy road in Douglas is closed this morning after a fire.
