A 'budget of opportunity' and a 'balance between wealth creation and wealth sharing’.
That’s how the Manx Budget 2008 was described before being unanimously approved by Tynwald.
Twenty-four members contributed during a seven hour debate.
Treasury Minister Allan Bell said he was delighted with members’ support – but was enough included to satisfy the hardest hit (audio file attached):
Island to host Inter-Celtic Business Forum
Event on 16 April to bring nations together to 'share ideas'
Post Office reports stronger profits but warns of major changes
Organisation remains financially stable as letter volumes fall and government services are set to be withdrawn
Food wholesaler to close after 55 years
KC Foods has been in business on the Island since 1971
Manx Radio reports financial loss amidst ‘continued market uncertainty’
Loss of around £20k reported by national broadcaster
