Two-day event gets underway at Comis Hotel
Alfred Cannan has been addressing attendees at the Comis Hotel as the two-day event gets underway.
He also said his government had overseen £90million in private investment for major infrastructure projects and had invested £18.3million in reducing hospital waiting times.
Earlier this month it was revealed that Manx Care is expecting to exceed its budget by £16.8million.
"I think government probably did not get its message right, it was always about growing the working population." - Chief Minister Alfred Cannan
Mr Cannan also addressed those targets to boost the Island's population to 100,000 by 2037:
Airport Director Gary Cobb and Isle of Man Steam Packet Managing Director Brian Thomson are due to give presentations later this morning regarding connectivity.
Image: The audience at the Comis Hotel watching the chief minister's opening address - Manx Radio
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