Queries about tourism look set to dominate questions in Tynwald next week.
Visitor numbers are under the spotlight, after the latest passenger survey showed a sharp drop in people coming to the Island in 2017
Middle MHK Bill Shimmins will ask enterprise Minister Laurence Skelly why the figures are down, when they’ve gone up elsewhere in the British Isles.
Ayre and Michael MHK Tim Baker will also ask Mr skelly how the statistics compare to previous years.
NSC to temporarily close sports halls
The National Sports Centre says two of its sports halls are to close for 10 days.
Operations can resume after bone cement shortage
Manx Care says orthopaedic operations can now continue as planned after a shortage of bone cement.
Community centre says charity boxes have been stolen
A community centre in the North says it's had charity boxes stolen.
20% rise planned for HGV operator disc fees
HGV drivers are facing a 20 per cent increase on their operator disc fees this year.
Company applies for sign permission
A mining engineering company based in Douglas has applied to put up new signs at its offices.
Northern Irish council hits out at new Manx visa rules for fishermen
A council in Northern Ireland will write to the Manx government over changes to visa rules affecting its fishing crews.
Increased police presence just an exercise
Police say people in the north of the Island shouldn't be alarmed if they spot lots of police this afternoon.
Too early for windfarm payment details, says minister
The Island's Treasury Minister says the way windfarm operators would be paid to produce electricity hasn't been settled yet - because there aren't any windfarms here.
