Around one in six government jobs are currently empty, according to Chief Minister Alf Cannan.
In the House of Keys this week, he faced questions about vacancies from Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas.
Mr Cannan said last April, 20 per cent of government posts were unfilled - but that figure fell to just over 16 per cent in December.
He told members there had been a number of 'ghost jobs' in government which departments were trying to eliminate:
TT backup plans needed if strike offer fails, says chief minister
The chief minister says government will need to have backup plans for a strike during TT if a final offer is rejected by bus drivers.
Tea room shuts its doors for good
A tea room in the west of the Island has announced it's closed down.
Milk up more than 5p a pint from today
The price of milk has risen by almost twice the rate of inflation today.
Pet food bank forced to rejig service as fuel costs rise
An Island foodbank for pets say it's having to make changes to deliveries because of the soaring cost of fuel.
MHK queries cost of incapacity benefits
How many people are on incapacity benefits?
Fuel website launches after queues at pumps this week
A new website says it's hoping to offer people the most up-to-date information about fuel availability on the Island.
Inquest hears how well-known businessman died following crash
An inquest in Liverpool has heard how a car dealership director died three days after a crash in St Johns.
Woman thrown out of House of Keys for heckling chief minister
A heckler had to be thrown out the House of Keys this week for interrupting the Chief Minister.
