A leading government minister says he hopes the next twelve months will see a return of confidence to the Manx economy.
Economic Development Minister Laurence Skelly says there are still a number of uncertainties, including future payments of VAT the Island can expect.
But he says there's also encouragement for those who have faced some years of restraint.
Mr Skelly says one particular bright spot may be wages:
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