The Island’s business community is being warned that government can’t continue to finance the economy.
Government says it needs to reduce spending and won’t be able to invest as heavily; asserting that industry must become less reliant on public spending.
Despite difficult economic times, the Manx economy remains on course to grow by four per cent over the next year.
However, Chief Minister Allan Bell says it’s time to refocus priorities:
Benefits fraudster due for sentencing
A benefits fraudster who wrongly claimed more than £140,000 will be sentenced this week.
Dandara backs Ballalockie campaign
A campaign to ensure a teenager can come back home after a serious accident has had the backing of a property development company.
Petition to give parents info on sex offenders
A Douglas woman is calling for the Island to introduce new laws to find out about sex offenders.
Sex education details sent to parents this week
Parents will be getting letters this week about the government's sex education plans.
Van driver fails breath test
Police say a motorist will be appearing in court after failing a breath test - and turning out to have no driving licence.
Fire crews tackle car blaze
Fire crews in the North of the Island were called to a vehicle fire yesterday.
Use your Love IOM card credits before July, urge gov
A government gift card scheme is urging people to spend their outstanding balance - or face losing it.
Almost 200 calls made to mental health charity's crisis line
An Island mental health charity says 198 calls were received over the last six months to its crisis line.
