Diversification and a willingness to enter burgeoning sectors has helped the Manx economy achieve 30 continuous years of economic growth.
That's according to the chief minister, who was speaking after the figures for 2012/13 were released, which show GDP increased in real terms by 3.2% and has reached £4 billion for the first time.
Allan Bell says the Island must continue to evolve if this trend is to continue:
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Increase in disruption to Island's connectivity 'disgusting', says flight passenger
Yesterday's easyJet service returned to Liverpool because it was too windy to deploy stairs to disembark
Senior leaders on the Isle of Man light a candle recognising Chanukah
Chief minister, Lieutenant Governor and the Lord Bishop attend private ceremony
MHK welcomes support for adding more companies to FoI act
Proposals still subject to combined vote in January
Manx Care asks visitors to wear face masks
It's said to help stop the spread of 'severe' respiratory viruses
