The Chief Minister says the Manx government is on course to re-balance its budget.
However, Allan Bell admits there is pain to come as the Island continues to tackle the VAT bombshell which saw income cut by a third.
Speaking on Sunday Opinion on Manx Radio, Mr Bell says everyone has to be prepared to accelerate the rate of change in slimming down government.
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Police appeal to find three individuals to help with investigation
It's following an incident near Sam Webb's pub in Douglas last month
Dates for offshore windfarm scrutiny meetings announced
Independent examining body to look at plans for Mooir Vannin project
Some residents in Onchan without power
Third party damage has affected the supply
January's inflation rate stays the same
The annual rate as measured by CPI remains at 3.3%
Child benefit payments delayed due to technical issue
Treasury apologises following system fault