The need to diversify and stimulate new business activity in the Island is greater than ever, according to the chief minister.
Allan Bell has reminded the public of the pressures facing the Island, ahead of a major debate in Tywnald this week on his Agenda for Change policy document, which sets out government priorities over the next four years.
Mr Bell has warned things will get considerably harder before they get better.
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