Unfilled jobs are costing the taxpayer £10 million a year.
So says the Chamber of Commerce, which is backing a suspension of the Island's work permit system.
According to Micky Swindale from the chamber, there are hundreds of vacancies on the island that workers simply aren't applying for.
She says if the work permit system was temporarily suspended, people could move to the island and contribute to government coffers:
Former Montpelier boss faces bankruptcy hearing
The multimillionaire head of a former trust company that went into liquidation could be declared bankrupt this summer.
Commissioners disappointed over end of police drop-ins
Commissioners in Onchan say they're sad to see the end of community police drop-in sessions for the village.
Manx Utilities minds its dam business
Manx Utilities says it's taking on a big project on a dam near South Barrule.
92 new homes for Peel approved
Peel will get a new housing estate of more than 90 homes after planners approved proposals from developer Dandara.
No data on government workers with emotional support animals
The government says while it discourages employees bringing pets to work, it doesn't have a policy on emotional support animals.
Get your Covid vaccination from this week
A spring coronavirus vaccination programme is due to start next week.
New look for Poulsom Park?
There's a chance to find out about a possible new look for a park in the south of the Island.
Dog attack on chickens sparks woman's ire
A woman in the west of the Island has hit out after a loose dog killed one of her birds.
