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:
Charity looking for warden for nature reserve
An Island charity is looking for someone to help at a nature reserve in the north of the Island.
Education Minister says taking £100k from primary schools is not a budget cut
Education Minister Daphne Caine says taking £100,000 from 32 Island primary schools to avoid a £1 million overspend is not a cut.
Major road in Onchan will shut later today
A major road in Onchan will close for a part of today.
Doctors accept pay offer
Doctors have officially accepted a pay offer, ending negotiations between Manx Care and the British Medical Association.
Mountain Road closed this morning
The Mountain Road is closed this morning because of bad weather.
Deadline extended to apply for Manx Menu competition
The deadline for a popular Manx food competition has been extended.
Public Health Isle of Man issue warning over recalled medicine
A pharmaceutical company has recalled medicine that has ben sold in the Isle of Man.
Dog attack leaves sheep seriously hurt
The owner of a sheep which was attacked by a dog in the north of the Island has released graphic photos of its injuries.
