Government doesn't know what the next 'big thing' for the Island's economy is.
That's according to Economic Development Minister Laurence Skelly who instead suggests it's the role of innovators and industry to work it out.
The newly re-appointed minister says his department needs to create the right eco-system for the private sector to grow and prosper in.
Mr Skelly says the Isle of Man must be doing something right as other jurisdictions are looking at how we do things:
Royal assent for neonatal leave law
New laws which would see parents get time off work if their children are getting neonatal intensive care have been given Royal Assent.
Manx Telecom's takeover won't mean redundancies
Manx Telecom's chief executive says the takeover by Jersey Telecom and CVC is about corporate growth, and not redundancies.
Businesses invited to exhibit at rebranded food and drink festival
The government's inviting businesses to sign up to exhibit their products at the Island's food and drink festival.
Nearly two-thirds of Island have switched to fibre
Around 63 percent of the Island has now made the switch to fibre broadband.
Final call for entries to the Elevate You Awards
There's less than a month left to enter the Elevate You Awards.
New liquor licence aimed at helping private events
Plans to introduce a new liquor licence for small private events will go before Tynwald next month.
Special healthcare recruiting event this summer
Healthcare and social care professionals are being invited to a special recruitment event this summer.
Date set for flagship maritime industry event
A gathering described as the Island's flagship maritime event will be taking place next month.
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