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:
All jobs safe as Wetherspoons takes over 1886
A spokesman for UK pub chain Wetherspoons says all employees will transfer over to the company as it sets up its first Isle of Man venue.
Keys to discuss cashless Steam Packet payments
The House of Keys sits this morning, with 15 questions for members to ponder.
Stopping Parentcraft classes not ideal says Health Minister
Health Minister Claire Christian says the way Parentcraft classes were ended wasn't ideal.
Pop-up bar in Peel applies for alcohol licence
A planned Ibiza-style bar for the Sunset City this summer will find out if it's been granted an alcohol licence next month.
Baby heron looking for food
A charity is asking for donations of fish to help feed a baby heron.
Stiff competition expected at Woody open
A tennis club in the south of the Island says it's going back to the good old days for its next event.
Computer problems plaguing Manx Care
Manx Care says computer troubles may mean delays to appointments, test results and prescriptions today.
MHKs to lose free parking from May
Tynwald members have just one month left of free parking - before they'll have to stump up for it.
