The Island's business community are lobbying Tynwald to suspend the work permit system.
They argue it's unneccessary red tape, when traditionally 99.9% of all work permit applications are granted anyway.
A relaxing in the rules would help address the significant labour shortage affecting most sectors of the economy.
Chamber of Commerce CEO Rebecca George says the current set up is seriously stifling local businesses, with some applications taking upto nine months.
Warning over traffic delays as city centre work gets underway
A busy street in Douglas city centre will have temporary lights this week.
Cruise ship makes fifth visit of year
A cruise ship is making her fifth visit of the season to the Isle of Man today.
Bee Gee's birthday marked by family and fans
Barry Gibb's family and Bee Gees fans are on the island today to mark the star's 80th birthday.
Joanne smashes international cricket records
A woman from the Island has broken a cricketing record that had stood for almost a century.
Mountain Road shuts this morning
The Mountain Road is due to shut later this morning, as the Department of Infrastructure carries out work.
Coastguards and firefighters rescue boy from cliff
Coastguards and fire crews teamed up to save a boy who was hanging over a 36-foot cliff today.
12-seater ferry to Cumbria coming soon?
A new "minibus" ferry could soon be running from Cumbria to the Isle of Man.
Lifeboat launched to help fishing boat
Port St Mary's lifeboat crew was called to help a fishing boat earlier.
