A shortage of builders is holding up construction projects, and potentially holding the Island's economy back.
So says the Economic Development Minister who was quizzed about plans to ease work permit restrictions in the industry.
Middle MHK Bill Shimmins asked Laurence Skelly whether an inability to recruit workers meant large building schemes are being held up.
Mr Skelly said that was the main reason his department's consulting about relaxing the rules:
Warning over parking suspensions for King's visit
Police are warning anyone parking where they shouldn't before the King's visit tomorrow may find their car towed away.
Peel residents outraged over toxic powder spread near young gull
Residents in Peel say they've contacted police after toxic powder was spread along a street to discourage seagulls.
Commissioners tackle beach rubbish after online criticism
Ramsey commissioners say they've listened to public criticisms about litter and bins at one of the town's beaches.
This year's bookings will be honoured, says closing venue
A hospitality business in Douglas says it'll shut down at the end of this year.
Noel tackles charity car wash for Autism Initiatives
Noel Edmonds has been showing off his car-washing chops, to raise money for a good cause.
TT legend's bike could fetch up to £55k at auction
A motorbike ridden by TT legend Mick Grant on the Mountain course could fetch up to £55,000 at auction later this month.
Southern road temporarily closed this week
A road in the south of the Island is temporarily closed this week.
Number registered with GPs has risen by 1.7 percent
Health Minister Claire Christian says the number of people registered with Island GPs has risen by 1.7 per cent in the last three years.
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