Enterprise minister Tim Johnston says he's hoping the new ferry terminal in Liverpool will be open by TT.
Earlier this year, Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall told the House of Keys the first sailings to the new facility should happen this week.
However, in an interview with the Liverpool Echo, Mr Johnston said he hoped the terminal would be in use by the end of May.
Trials are taking place at the Princes Half-tide Dock, with the Manannan mooring there for the first time last week.
Tree fellers to close part of TT course on Thursday
A section of the TT course will close for much of tomorrow while trees are felled.
Manx Utilities wants contractors for HQ refurb
Manx Utilities says it's looking for contractors as it prepares to refurbish its headquarters.
Business needed for Peel coffee shop's 'new chapter'
A coffee shop in Peel says it's looking for a business to share its premises.
Regulator freezes gas prices
The Island's utilities regulator says there'll be no gas price rise next month.
Billionaire says Island's his favourite place on earth
Billionaire businessman Jim Mellon says he has not plans to retire, but expects to keep working until the day he dies.
Planners aren't influenced by advertising, says Cannan
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says he's confident planning officials aren't swayed by advertising.
Commissioner to resign over Laxey sewage plans
A Garff commissioner says he'll resign after the board backed new sewage proposals for the area.
Santa Dash this lunchtime!
Hundreds of Santas will be gathering in Douglas this lunchtime for an annual race.
