The Island's Home Affairs Minister says it's wrong people end up with a criminal record after being caught for possession of cannabis.
Bill Malarkey gave oral evidence to the Social Affairs Policy Review Committee earlier this week.
He says crime was up by 11 per cent last year and of that total, eight per cent was for possessing the class B drug.
Mr Malarkey says it's time to discuss cannabis within government.
Plans submitted for advertising board outside the airport
The Department of Infrastructure says it wants to put an advertising board outside the airport.
Ideas wanted for old telephone box
What can be done with the telephone box in Glen Maye?
Vehicles damaged during 'Horrendous' Manannan crossing last night
The Manannan's final voyage of the year was a rough ride last night, with several passengers describing it as horrific.
Three TT riders shortlisted for Rider of the Year
Three TT racers are in the running to be named a magazine Rider of the Year.
Cinemanx wants more Government funding amid FOI debate
Island film company Cinemanx has asked the government to invest more money in it.
City of Douglas Bill to get first reading at Tynwald
MHKs will discuss new legislation to make Douglas an official city this week.
Windsurf Warrior outdoes Jetski Romeo with solo Irish Sea crossing!
Move over Jetski Romeo - a man who windsurfed to the Isle of Man from Northern Ireland has posted a YouTube of his trip!
Government's online services offline tomorrow
The government says it's online services will be unavailable for two hours on Monday morning.
