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):
Freight services uninterrupted says Steam Packet
Ben-My-Chree currently 'carrying all freight requirements'
Plans for four-storey apartment and commercial building approved
Permissions granted for development on Marina Road in Douglas
End of an era as 'New Generation' prepares to close its doors
Haberdashery shop has been in Port Erin for 30 years
Salt manufacturer eyes restaurant move
The Isle of Man Salt Company submitted plans for The Boathouse in Port St Mary
