TV licences should continue to be free for those aged 75 and over, according to a government minister.
Last year, the BBC announced changes to only fund licences for those on income support.
Government stepped in to ensure no one on the Island in that age bracket would have to pay.
The move was expected to cost around £800,000.
Policy and Reform Minister Ray Harmer insists it was the right thing to do:
Who missed school because of storms?
How many teachers and students missed school because of severe gales in February?
Mountain Road closed for hill climb
Part of the Mountain Road is shut today as the Manx Classic Hillclimb continues.
Prom steps unsafe for Tower of Refuge walk
The annual walk out to a Douglas landmark will take place tomorrow.
Can the government earn its Stripe?
An Onchan MHK will quiz the Island's enterprise minister about bringing a payment processing company to the Island.
Houses plan for former nursing home
A former nursing home in Douglas, which was to be converted into more than 30 apartments, could now be transformed into townhouses.
New Wetherspoons to open at 8am every day
The Island's new Wetherspoons will keep its later opening hours - and open from 8am every morning.
Dozens of telegraph poles needed for Peel fibre network
Manx Telecom says it wants to put up dozens of new telegraph poles in Peel as it rolls out its fibreoptic broadband network.
Homestay deadline runs out next week
Time's running out if you want to rent your home to TT visitors this year.
