One in four people on the Island believe a small secret cabal is actually running the country.
The government has released the findings of its Social Attitudes Survey, which was carried out last August.
When asked if they thought a small secret group of people were making all the important decisions, just over 25 per cent agreed.
The report says similar research in the UK showed 28 per cent of people believed the conspiracy theory.
Ramsey harbour keeper completes 3,000-Mile Atlantic crossing
A harbour keeper from Ramsey has completed an epic transatlantic voyage, sailing from Gran Canaria to St Lucia.
Higher ground could see overnight snow
The Island could be in for more snow later.
Investigators say fatal Manx ship sinking 'avoidable'
A shipping disaster which claimed the lives of five crew on a Manx-registered ship was wholly avoidable, according to regulators.
Family's appeal to bring brain-injured dad home
A petition's been launched to help return a young father to the Island after a serious brain injury.
Island animal charity appeals for help after relentless bad weather
A local animal charity is asking for help, due to the persistent bad weather on the Island.
Further appeal for witnesses following incident in Ramsey
Police are still appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted outside Tesco in Ramsey.
Speed restrictions planned for the coast road next week
The Department of Infrastructure says there'll be temporary speed limits on the Ramsey coast road next week.
Hundreds paid by cheque after MiCard scheme scrapped
Hundreds of people are being paid benefits and pensions by government cheque after the end of the MiCard scheme.
