The chief minister says Shoprite staff being laid off as Tesco takes over should be able to find other work.
This week in Tynwald, Alf Cannan faced a number of questions about the recently-announced buyout.
Around 60 staff are due to be made redundant as the supermarket chain changes hands.
Mr Cannan told Tynwald he was hopeful they'd be able to find new posts quickly:
Broad to stand for Ayre and Michael
A local businessman has declared he'll stand in the general election for Ayre and Michael.
Road to beauty spot temporarily closed from today
The road to one of the Island's most popular beauty spots will be closed for over a week from the end of this month.
Politician to query government income from medical cannabis
How much income has the government made from medicinal cannabis?
Police appeal over prom incident
Police are appealing for witnesses about an incident in Douglas yesterday evening.
Christian to defend seat
Douglas South MHK Claire Christian has announced she'll defend her seat in the general election.
Police ask people to avoid Mountain Road after supercar crash
Police are asking people to avoid the Mountain Road as they deal with crash.
Over £2.7k raised by firefighters' 'Station To Summit' challenge
Four firefighters have raised more than £2,700 by carrying a rescue mannequin on a stretcher from Ramsey to North Barrule and back.
Onchan post office to stop trading
Onchan's postmaster says the village's post office will be closing in August
