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:
Novelist writes of visit amid bus strike
A UK playwright and novelist has written about his less-than-ideal stay on the Island.
Fire service warns landlords over regulations
The Fire and Rescue Service is reminding landlords to make sure properties meet legal requirements.
New stamps celebrate racehorse owner
New Manx stamps are celebrating the legacy of renowned racehorse owner Trevor Hemmings.
New Douglas Subway store needs you!
Subway's on its way back to Douglas - and it's looking for staff!
Superdrug expansion gets underway this weekend
A store in Douglas will start work on expansion plans this weekend.
MHK wants information about single people on housing lists
How many single people are currently on waiting lists for government housing?
No fuel profiteering from Iran war, says chief minister
The Chief Minister says there's no threat to the Island's fuel supply from the war in the Middle East.
Two patients transferred to UK by helicopter
The Island's coastguards say they had a busy night last night.
