The government says there's been a small increase in unemployment but a huge drop in the number of openings at the Jobcentre.
New figures from the Cabinet Office show 260 people were out of work at the end of December, a rise of just nine people on the previous month.
However, the data shows there were 248 registered vacancies - a fall of more than 36 per cent on November's tally.
The Labour Market Report says the Isle of Man has an unemployment rate of 0.6 per cent.
Number of students switching off school meals revealed
A Freedom of Information request has revealed the number of primary school students switching from school to packed lunches, following recent menu changes.
Fifty babies born in first month of year
The Island welcomed 50 new residents into the world in January.
Over £460k spend by council on eco boilers
Douglas Council says it's spent over £462,000 installing energy efficient boilers in public housing over the past year.
Amber weather warning for tomorrow
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for coastal overtopping tomorrow morning.
Record of over £30k raised by tractor run
Isle of Man Young Farmers say a record total of £30,228 has been raised by the Christmas Tractor Run.
Jurby puts rates up
Jurby Parish Commissioners have announced an increase of 3.7 percent to the local authority's rates this year.
Alcohol taxes rise
Taxes on alcohol have increased as of this month, under new rates brought in by the UK government.
New water levels boost lake wildlife
Birds have quickly moved back into Mooragh Lake in Ramsey following its draining.
