Businesses on the Island need to be given more help and support to train local people for job vacancies.
That's the message from Onchan MHK Peter Karran who says he's concerned that too many work permits are being issued - particularly in the IT sector.
In Tynwald this week he will ask the Department of Economic Development how many people have a work permit.
It's one of four questions he has for oral answer - Mr Karran says he thinks government needs to be more "vigilant":
Weather postpones council's Easter fun day
Douglas Council says it's had to postpone an event in one of its parks this week because of bad weather.
Seven ferry crossings hit by water levels and dredging issues in Douglas
The Steam Packet company has rescheduled seven ferry sailings this week.
Sam Barks returns to Les Mis in transatlatic tour
Manx actress Samantha Barks is returning to the stage to reprise one of her most famous film roles.
DHSC commissioning rapid review of Noble's bed capacity
The Department of Health and Social Care is commissioning a rapid review of bed capacity at Noble's Hospital.
Progress being made on landmark's new building
A new ticket office at an Island landmark is taking shape!
Temporary traffic lights on TT course section
Essential maintenance work will mean temporary traffic lights on the TT course in the north of the Island tomorrow.
All government departments but one within budget
The government says most of its departments are expected to finish the year within their budget, except for one.
Unclaimed Manx lottery ticket worth £125,000 - is it you?!
Could you be sitting on more than £125,000 after winning it in the National Lottery?
