£8.1 million of taxpayers' money could be spent on buying a brand new care home in Douglas.
The Department of Health and Social Care will ask Tynwald to approve the plan for the building on Sailsbury Street next week:
The home, which is being built and sold by a private company, will have 68 beds - the department says it will address the lack of affordable nursing home places on the Island.
Minister Howard Quayle says he thinks it makes good business sense:
Weather warning for storm Dave this weekend
Ronaldsway Met office has issued a yellow weather warning for severe gales as storm Dave will hit the Island.
Roads to close for music festival this weekend
Roads in Ramsey will be closed for a day this weekend for a Manx music and dance festival.
How long do mental health patients stay in Manannan Court?
How long do patients generally spend in the mental health ward during a crisis?
Could you take over this former restaurant?
A former restaurant in the Villa Marina Arcade is up for rent.
Framework of new Sea Services Agreement ready, says minister
The infrastructure minister says the basic framework of the new Sea Services Agreement with the Steam Packet has been agreed.
Attorney General says he's stepping down
The Island's attorney general has announced he'll be retiring later this year.
Road closures in two towns for running event this week
Roads in two towns will close for a running event this week.
Six weekend ferry crossings could face disruption
A series of sailings this weekend could be at risk of cancellation.
