This week’s Manx Independent looks more closely at the government’s deficit and talks to Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan about it.

While he’s put in plans to save a lot, it’s still £25m short in the long run.

So what can be done?

Also this week:

The legal dispute between owners of the flats at the Cherry Orchard in Port Erin and the management company rumbles on. Residents were told that if they go to the press, any deal would be off.

An ex-pat investor now living in Spain fears he has lost thousands of pounds in funds managed in the Isle of Man.

After the Examiner this week revealed that a Manx fund specialising in bamboo investments is to be wound up owing millions, the Manx Independent reveals that the island’s financial regulator has appointed an adviser to assume control another fund, which has more than £100m invested in teak plantations in Brazil.

Permission has been granted for temporary horse tram stables and tram shed on part of the Summerland site despite concerns it could spell the end of facilities of exceptional historical significance.

Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas has suggested that the island create four economic zones - in the north, south, east and west.

There are plans to hold a sculpture exhibition in Port Erin based on one in Australia.

A 54-year-old care worker from Onchan has failed to have her driving licence restored early after a drink-driving ban.

Monkeys enjoy pancakes at the wildlife park on Shrove Tuesday while human beings took part in pancake races in Maughold.

A two-page feature on the Manx links to the Mutiny on the Bounty ahead of a television series featuring it.

Nineties Britpop band Dodgy and the legendary UK ska and reggae outfit The Beat will headline this year’s Deep South Festival.

A picture special of the Marown pantomime.

A look ahead at the weekend’s sport.

The Isle of Man’s What’s On guide.

Your seven-day television guide.

Readers’ views on our letters page.

A page from the museum of pictures from the past.

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