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):
Skating in the (car) park?
The ice rink would operate from 10am to 10pm across the four weeks
New operator seeks to bring Niarbyl Café "back to life"
"We've already had enquiries about weddings"
Enterprise Minister calls for businesses to find Island's next niche sector
Robert Cowell says the Isle of Man needs to innovate to strengthen the economy
Welbeck owner says buyer news 'still comes with a little bit of disbelief'
Michael George says a number of things yet to be finalised
