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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