Relaxing work permit rules in the construction industry would only be a temporary measure.
That's according to the Department of Economic Development which is considering changing regulations:
It follows discussion with the construction industry - the department says it is currently working to identify how "acute" the shortage of workers is.
Minister Laurence Skelly says local workers will still be protected:
GNASS respond to 10 incidents this summer
The Great North Air Ambulance Service responded to twice as many incidents on the Island this summer compared with last year.
£125,000 price tag put on collectable Manx 50p
An eBay seller is offering a sought-after Manx 50p piece - for more than £100,000!
Firefighter recruitment session takes place tonight
The Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service is hosting a recruitment session tonight.
Island resident Tyson Fury’s fight with Anthony Joshua has been confirmed.
Give Like Dolly Day tomorrow
The first annual Give Like Dolly Day is taking place this week and will fundraise to get more children around the Island reading.
Nile Rodgers has 'good times' on Douglas prom
Nile Rodgers says he had a "damn good time" on the Isle of Man yesterday, calling it a walker's paradise.
Isle Of Man Farm Shop reduces opening hours for winter
A farm shop in the west of the Island is reducing its opening hours for the autumn and winter months, citing customer demand, food wastage and staffing costs.
FOI reveals more than 1,000 Island patients have IBD
More than 1,000 patients seeing Island GPs have inflammatory bowel conditions.
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