There's been a positive response from businesses to the National Insurance holiday announced by the Treasury Minister in this year's budget.
Introduced on April 6, the scheme excuses a firm from NI contributions for two years if it hires new staff and expands its workforce.
Eddie Teare says it's early days but the feedback so far has been encouraging:
Five comments and objections received over Ramsey flood defence scheme plans
But DOI says a number of informal objections received before plans withdrawn
Manxman sailings cancelled due to strong winds
Morning Douglas to Heysham crossing and return called off as blustery conditions forecast
Water main upgrades planned in Foxdale from next week
Works aim to improve reliability and reduce risk of bursts, with some temporary road disruptions expected
Lezayre Commissioners not taking recording of meetings despite Peel row
It was one of the topics discussed at its public meeting last night
