Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says bringing in a health surcharge for new Island residents has to be balanced against the need to bring workers here.
In Tynwald this week, he faced questions about the charge from Douglas North MHK John Wannenburgh.
Dr Allinson said work was underway to introduce a charge, but there were a number of factors to consider as a system was designed.
He said it's important to protect sectors which need immigrant workers:
DOI planning Douglas horse tram extension
The Douglas horse tram tracks could soon run to the Sea Terminal, according to Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood.
Sandy the cat recovering after public raise thousands for surgery
A cat who underwent surgery after the public raised thousands of pounds to help him is making a steady recovery, according to the ManxSPCA.
Plane talkers needed!
Could you help show visitors around the Island's latest tourist attraction?
Castletown paint vandals target bus stop, cars and roads
Bus Vannin says it’s reported vandalism in Castletown to police after someone threw paint over a bus stop.
Chance to meet Palestinian journalist behind award-winning Gaza film
A Palestinian filmmaker will be on the Island this summer to present his award-winning documentary about Gaza.
Manx Utitilies companies facing competition investigation
The Island's telecom regulator says it's investigating whether two Manx Utilities subsidiaries have been acting anti-competitively.
Beach water quality tests start next month
Tests on water quality on the Island's beaches will get underway in around two weeks' time.
Time running out to enter Parish Walk!
There's just over a week left to get your entry in for one of the Island's biggest annual sporting events.
