After a very tough year, the Island is in a good place moving into 2024.
That's the verdict from the Chief Minister Alf Cannan, who said it's been a transitional year as we've all felt the impact of rising inflation and the resulting cost of living crisis.
He said since coming into office in 2021 his administration have had their fair share of crisis situations to respond to.
He said he has a very clear idea of what needs to happen next year to put the Island on a better footing:
Butcher despairs of IOM Meats, switches to UK suppliers
A Kirk Michael butcher says he's been forced to import meat from the UK because of the unreliability of supplies from the Island's meat plant.
Minister says DOI has looked at TT access road options
The Island's infrastructure minister says her department's considered a number of options for improving or replacing the TT access road.
Free period product law under the spotlight in Keys
A new law that would see schools and other government bodies give out free period products will be discussed in the House of Keys.
Do benefits pay more than minimum wage?
An Onchan MHK wants to know how many people on benefits are being paid more than workers on minimum wage.
Fly-tipper dumps waste at community playing fields
The organisation behind a charity playing field has hit out after being targeted by fly-tippers.
Yellow weather warning from forecasters
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued another weather warning about coastal overtopping today and tomorrow.
Michael says no to 20mph changes
Michael Commissioners have rejected plans for 20mph zones.
UK-style emergency alerts would cost £1 million, says minister
The Isle of Man doesn't have a UK-style emergency text message system because it would cost a million pounds to set up.
