Manx Grand Prix competitors from outside the core European countries will now find it easier to compete in the competition.
The MGP has been granted FIM International Status replacing the event’s previous European Open status.
It means competitors from countries including Australia, New Zealand and the USA can now compete on their own federation licences.
Previously they had to be granted them through other countries governing bodies.
45 babies born last month
More boys than girls were born here last month, according to the Island's maternity unit.
Part of TT course shuts from today
Work on the TT course means a road closure in the west of the Island this week.
Ice cream firm faces "diabetic" ban on packaging
An Island ice cream company says it's been banned from using the word "diabetic" on its packaging.
Roadworks mean temporary speed limits on TT course
The Department of Infrastructure says there'll be temporary speed limits on parts of the TT course next week.
Bushy's unveils this year's TT t-shirt
The countdown to TT is now firmly on, with the unveiling of this year's Bushy's TT t-shirt!
Record low sunshine in February, says Met Office
The Island's winter was the third-wettest on record, according to the Met Office's data.
Island actor treats movie fans to special wedding proposal!
Island-based actor John Rhys-Davies has been caught on camera making a wedding proposal extra-special for two fans of Lord of the Rings.
DOI needs to come to table to end bus strike, says union
The Island's Trades Union Council says the ball is now in the Department of Infrastructure's court when it comes to more industrial action on the buses.
