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Treasury Minister Allan Bell says the Isle of Man is weathering the worldwide economic turmoil well.
Analysts in the United Kingdom say the recession there is one of the worst economic downturns for 50 years, but a UK newspaper has praised the Island for riding out the storm.
On Mandate, Mr Bell said it hadn't entirely escaped the effects of the credit crunch and the recession biting into the world economy.
But it was doing relatively well, and its economy was still strong:
Energy and food security "two most important things", says MHK
Douglas North's John Wannenburgh believes these are the two main components that will determine the Island's survival
Gatwick drop-off fee rises again
Heads up for Manx air passengers travelling to London
Isle of Man inflation holds steady at 2.8 percent in November
Food, hospitality and education costs continue to rise, while falls in energy prices help offset pressures
New Costa Coffee store opens on Peel Promenade
Based in the former Harbour Lights premises on Shore Road
