No prosecutions have been brought against parents for allowing their children to be absent from school without permission.
Statistics released by the Department of Education and Children this week show there were 24,175 sessions of unauthorised absence for the academic year 2015/2016.
A session is counted as either a morning or afternoon away from school.
However 11 fixed penalty notices were handed out - all of which were paid.
Laxey move announced for well-known jewellers
A landmark business in Douglas says it's moving out of the capital after more than three decades.
Island boxer to donate fight proceeds to homeless children
The Island's most famous professional boxer has announced a warm-up fight against a former world title challenger later this month.
Your plaice or mine? None next year, say scientists!
A leading scientific forum says no plaice should be caught in the waters around the Isle of Man next year.
Creamery director calls time on a grate career
The managing director of the Isle of Man Creamery has announced he is standing down.
New video warns drivers de-restricted doesn’t mean no rules
A new video explaining the Isle of Man's de-restricted roads has been released by motoring community Petrolheadonism.
Education review praises schools but identifies four areas for improvement
Four key areas for improvement have been identified in an independent review of education on the Isle of Man.
Infrastructure Minister says major roadworks are coordinated
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says major roadworks aren't done in isolation by his department.
New Manx law protects vulnerable thresher sharks
The government's granted new legal protections for thresher sharks.
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