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):
'Part and parcel': Isle of Man Post Office comments on Evri rumours
Reports courier service to withdraw from Island and handover operations
Evri tight lipped over reports courier service to leave the Island
An online report claims the firm is in advanced negotiations to withdraw entirely from the Isle of Man
OFT to investigate possible regulation of funeral directors
Follows 'complaints' and 'legislative developments'
Manx Telecom merger not scrutinised by Manx Government
But UK Government did review the sale
