Economic Development Minister Laurence Skelly reforming work permits will make filling posts easier for both employers and employees.
Mr Skelly says there is a serious skill gap on the Island, with high employment and lots of of vacancies available.
Changes due before Tynwald this month include giving permits to unmarried partners moving to the Island - at present they're only given to married spouses.
Mr Skelly says it will help employers and the economy.
Party promises to legalise cannabis in political advent calendar
A political party has promised to legalise cannabis and extend Freedom of Information laws to the Steam Packet Company.
Charity announces Xmas tree recycling scheme
Want to get rid of your Christmas tree while helping a good cause?
Storm force wind warning in place until 6pm
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a new weather warning about storm force winds.
Fewer than 1 in 6 people of solely Manx descent
Fewer than one in six of the Island's population consider themselves to be solely Manx, according to a new report.
Trees downed by storm, say police
Police are asking motorists to be extra careful on the roads this afternoon.
7,000 plastic bottles of water sold in high schools each week
The Department of Education says the Island's secondary schools sell around 7,000 plastic bottles of water in an average week.
Celtic League: minimum wage objections 'greed over need'
A nationalist organisation has accused the Island's Chamber of Commerce of 'plumbing an all-time low' with attacks on a minimum wage rise.
Minister hits out at meeting's 'rude and disrespectful' 20mph comments
Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says her department is listening to all views on proposed 20mph limits.
