Diversification and a willingness to enter burgeoning sectors has helped the Manx economy achieve 30 continuous years of economic growth.
That's according to the chief minister, who was speaking after the figures for 2012/13 were released, which show GDP increased in real terms by 3.2% and has reached £4 billion for the first time.
Allan Bell says the Island must continue to evolve if this trend is to continue:
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Hopes to open self-service dog wash facility by January
New site in Ramsey recently received planning approval
Landmark Port Erin hotel up for sale
The Bay Hotel is currently closed for the winter
Douglas Council says 'anti-fragile' systems in place to deal with severe storms
Leader Devon Watson says council budgets for 'unforeseen circumstances'
Heysham sailings brought forward
All other crossings today cancelled