'We all have a responsibility to work together for the good of the Isle of Man and help ensure a safe and prosperous 2008.'
That's the message from Chief Minister Tony Brown, who's been looking back on his first full year in the position, as well as to the future.
He says he's committed himself fully to the role, put everything into it and worked hard to push things forward.
But he says, as ever, there'll be a number of challenges next year (audio file attached):
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