Best Isle Of Man Government Podcasts (2024)

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Perspective 23.6.24 - Education Minister rejects school closures … and lots more. 50:00

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Garff MHK Daphne Caine has certainly not been short of challenges since she took up the reins at the Department of Education. Do you save £7m a year by closing primary schools and other ‘efficiencies’ or acknowledge that the backlash from those affected will be to big a political price to pay for a government which struggles to find popularity? As …

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Agenda 17.6.24 - Rob Callister tells us why we need another housing committee. 24:32

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If we had a house for every report, review, investigation, and new policy and recommendation then we probably wouldn’t have a housing crisis. So why does Rob Callister want to set up another committee investigation on housing? Should public sector housing be more accessible for people on low incomes and if so how do we pay for the new houses requir…

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Perspective 16.6.24 - Chris Thomas and David Ashford preview June Tynwald 50:02

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You could be forgiven for thinking that the House of Keys is about to make an historic decision to introduce assisted dying, but is that really the case? Also as we approach the end of the third year of the current House of Keys, June Tynwald will be asked to consider three motions on housing but will any of these make any meaningful impact on the …

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Agenda 10.6.24 - the Manx Development Corporation - what is it for and is it delivering? 24:31

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The Manx Development Corporation has its supporters and critics but what is it for and how was it formed? It aims to be a catalyst for the positive transformation of the Island’s urban landscape for the benefit of all Manx Citizens and has a vision to create an urban landscape which will be perceived as vibrant, safe, of high design quality and env…

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Perspective 9.6.24 - can the Manx Labour Party deliver solutions to the problems we’re facing? 50:01

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The Manx Labour Party held it’s AGM a few weeks ago so a good excuse to find out what it’s all about. Do we still need a Labour movement in the Isle of Man or has it’s time past? The Labour Party was formed in 1918 to fight against the social injustice of the time and over the century that followed it achieved much of it’s initial objectives, so wh…

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Agenda 3.6.24 - a tribute to long serving Tynwald Member Eddie Lowey from his political friend Peter Karran 24:31

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Long serving political figure Eddie Lowey passed away recently and on Agenda long term friend and occasional political ally Peter Karran pays tribute to a towering Manx statesman. Mr Lowey was first elected to the House of Keys in the old Rushen constituency. He went on to serve in many position in both government and Tynwald stepping down from Leg…

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Perspective 2.6.24 - a round up of May Tynwald and confusion over Peel Town Commissioners view on housing. 50:02

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May Tynwald was a relatively brief an uncontroversial affair but even with a light Order Paper there were still a few items of interest. Some members expressing righteous indignation over Tynwald’s unwillingness to suspend its standing orders while others dismissing this as a storm in a tea cup. And what’s really happening in Peel with apparent con…

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LegCo reform - can tinkering with our parliamentary structures help address the crisis we face? 50:02

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Political think tank - Reayrtys - and Prof Peter Edge from Oxford Brookes University want to talk about reform of Legislative Council. Perspective this week asks them why? How does tinkering with our parliamentary structures help address the housing crisis, cost of living crisis and the difficulties faced by the hospitality sector. Seasoned politic…

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Isle of Man Praying the Keeills - a bit of peace and tranquillity in a very busy world. 50:06

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Stressed, tearing your hair out, feeling overwhelmed by the pace of the world we live in? Well the Isle of Man Praying the Keeills week may just be the answer. It runs all through next week and organisers Rev Canon Janice Ward, Phil Craine and Andrew Foxon tell you all about it on Perspective on Sunday at 12 noon on Manx Radio with me Phil Gawne. E…

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Agenda 20.5.24 - The Island’s first set of Biodiversity Action Plans mark a significant step in the Island’s commitment to nature conservation. 24:32

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The Island’s first set of Biodiversity Action Plans mark a significant step in the Island’s commitment to nature conservation. Agenda asks the experts what are they and why do they matter? There certainly seems to be a greater focus on protecting the Island’s biodiversity but will these plans make a difference? Is there any budget to help deliver t…

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Perspective 12.5.24 - what’s happening at Onchan District Commissioners - is it more than just a political spat? 50:01

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What’s happening at Onchan District Commissioners? Prompted by comments made at the recent AGM Onchan MHK Julie Edge doesn’t hold back on her thoughts over the behaviour of some of the Commissioners. One of the Commissioners attracting Ms Edge’s ire responds to the criticism. So can all sides work together in the future for the best interests of th…

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Agenda 13.5.24 - Julie Edge on the new political alliance. 24:32

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More from the new political alliance on this week’s Agenda. Julie Edge MHK gives her warts and all assessment of government and what needs to change. So what did she do as Minister to solve these problems? Is this just sour grapes on the recently replaced education Minister? Ms Edge certainly has some interesting thoughts and ideas for the future w…

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Asia Talks - Corporate Conversation 15:42

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In this episode, Judy Lee, Vincent Chan, and Kelly Tang discuss the expanded paperless listing regime proposed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) and highlight the legal requirements in the relevant offshore jurisdictions. They also explore the HKEX’s recent consultation paper and share insights on what these amendments mean for listed companie…

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Perspective 5.5.24 - Claire Christian and Chris Thomas describe their emerging political alliance. 50:03

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A new political force has been slowly emerging in Tynwald and this week’s Perspective tries to discover what it’s all about. Definitely not a political party, possibly a loose political alliance but certainly made up of MHKs Claire Christian, Julie Edge and Chris Thomas. What do they stand for, how will they deliver change, are their ideas relevant…

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Perspective 28.4.24 - the CoMin listening events - stark testament and some reassuring ministerial voices. 1:18:24

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Council of Ministers met the people this week and after a few teething problems with the first session the initiative was generally considered a positive one. So what did they learn? Did they listen? Will policies and strategies change following the feedback received, or will the same story be repackaged to better reflect public concerns? Perspecti…

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Agenda 22.4.24 - should MLCs make decisions on government policy bearing in mind their at best tenuous mandate from the people? 24:32

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In Tynwald last week Onchan MHK Rob Callister asked his colleagues to reaffirm a 2017 Tynwald decision relating to the role LegCo members should fulfil and in particular that they should not be a member of more than one government department. The government website tells us that one MLC is a member of two departments and since last month’s reshuffl…

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Perspective 21.4.24 - some of the highlights from April Tynwald. 50:01

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Housing, NHS dentistry, government handling of Covid and the Dr Ranson appeal, cheaper internet services, and greater fiscal responsibility were just a few of the items discussed in Tynwald this week. Perspective tries to squeeze all this and more into the program. There was some quite heated debate and political rifts becoming more evident but one…

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Agenda 29.4.24 - is government support for household insulation and green living “a joke?” 24:32

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John Sheppard is a Sustainability Consultant and Technical director of Wren Sustainable Limited. He believes that government initiatives to help households become more sustainable are “a joke” and he tells us why on Agenda. While government has legislation requiring it to deliver on carbon reduction targets, it seems that legislation is limited on …

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Agenda 15.4.24 - Tynwald Youth Select Committee members talk about their political aspirations and run rings round Phil Gawne in a discussion about the perils and opportunities presented by Artificial ... 24:32

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On Agenda last week Tynwald Youth Select Committee members Zara Molnova, Aidan Clarke and Alex Cowley told us about the work of their Committee. This week these sixth form students talk about their political aspirations and run rings round me in a discussion about the perils and opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence. As someone who’s p…

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Perspective 14.4.24 - can Manx Care become the best small Island health and social care system in the world? 50:00

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Manx Care’s ambition is to become the best small Island health and social care system in the world and Manx Care’s Chief Executive certainly has the passion and commitment to try to deliver that very worthy aspiration. So why have we not seen that ambition being delivered so far? What obstacles lie in the way of Manx Care delivering health and soci…

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Agenda 8.4.24 - the Tynwald Youth Select Committee - part 1 24:32

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Very occasionally when conducting interviews Phil Gawne is particularly impressed by the refreshing honestly and clarity of my guests. The Youth Select Committee was established by Tynwald to give a voice to students and Castle Rushen High School students Zara Molnova and Aidan Clarke, and Chair of the Select Committee Alex Cowley from St Ninians H…

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Perspective 7.4.24 - Energy and Sustainability Centre Directors Ralph Peak and Adrian Cowin give us their take on our changing climate and and future energy sources. 50:02

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Are you happy with your energy bills? Do you like the uncertainty of how much your next fuel purchase is going to cost? Are you a gardener or farmer concerned about the past four months’ above average rainfall? Is it possible to mitigate against the problems climate change will bring or has that boat already sailed? Energy and Sustainability Centre…

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Perspective 31.3.24 - the Chief Minister responds to recent criticism and explains his government’s revised priorities. 50:02

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Great opportunity to represent the Island both here and abroad, good people skills required, must be able to please all the people all the time, while taking the really tough and difficult decisions. You’ll be working with a great team, many of whom want your job, and all of your 86,000 stakeholders expect you to be instantly available to answer th…

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Investment Funds Conversation - Latest guide on Cayman Islands' corporate governance and internal controls requirement 4:36

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Appleby Asia Talks S02 E04 In this episode, we will shed light on new corporate governance and internal controls requirements for all the Cayman regulated entities, and answer the most frequently asked questions from our funds clients. The Asia Talks Podcast Series The Appleby Asia Talks podcast series delivers a casual and short discussion on the …

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Agenda 25.3.24 - the latest population figures and when is it okay for a toilet break? 24:32

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An Agenda of two halves this week with Paul Craine MLC assessing the latest population figures and MLC and Children’s Champion Kerry Sharp assessing the recently announced Ballakermeen toilet policy and how children’s rights have changed over the decades. Government has set its sights on growing the economically active population and the latest fig…

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Perspective 24.3.24 - the Tax Strategy and Keys constituency boundaries. 50:02

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On last week’s Perspective the Treasury Minister made a valiant attempt to defend the Isle of Man Government’s Tax Strategy. The Strategy was presented to Tynwald this week, not for approval but merely to be received, but even that modest objective came close to being derailed by an amendment from David Ashford. On Perspective we hear from several …

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Agenda 18.3.24 - lessons from Canada on Assisted Dying 24:32

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At a meeting last week more than a hundred people heard from Canadian campaigner, Alex Schadenberg, Chair of Euthanasia Prevention Coalition and Dr Duncan Gerry consultant geriatrician. Both spoke with passion and expressed deep concern about Alex Allinson’s attempt to introduce Assisted Dying in the Isle of Man. So are the safeguards in the Assist…

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Perspective 17.3.24 - Treasury Minister Alex Allinson responds to concerns raised about the budget and the tax strategy. 50:02

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On Perspective last week economist John Webster identified significant areas for improvement in the Island’s economic policies. He marked the Treasury Minister’s card with - could do better - see me after the lesson. Members of the Chamber of Commerce were particularly concerned in their assessment of February’s budget and its impact on their busin…

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Perspective 10.3.24 - the IoM Budget, the Tax Strategy and what needs to change to allow the Island to prosper. 49:57

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John Webster is an economist, business owner and Chairman of the Manx Technology Group as well as an independent adviser to various investment funds and involved with the UN as an economic adviser to small islands. He was also economic adviser to the Isle of Man Government back in the 1980s so he’s well qualified to talk about the economic situatio…

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Perspective 3.3.24 - the 200th anniversary of the RNLI. 49:58

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A new exhibition exploring the Isle of Man’s remarkable maritime heritage and honouring the 200th anniversary of the RNLI opened recently at the House of Manannan in Peel. ‘All at Sea’ uncovers some of the tragic events in Manx waters which motivated Manx resident, Sir William Hillary to establish a national maritime lifesaving institution. On Pers…

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Agenda 11.3.24 - the UK Post Office Scandal and how to avoid it. 24:32

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The scandal surrounding the actions of the UK Post Office in connection with wrongful persecution of sub postmasters is rarely off the news lately, thanks in part to the significant campaign for justice led by Alan Bates. Looking at the fact as we now know them it seems remarkable that a common sense test hadn’t been applied by Post Office Chiefs. …

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Agenda 26.2.24 - Julie Edge reacts to her Ministerial departure. 24:32

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Julie Edge has been replaced as education minister in what the Chief Minister has termed a strategic change. All parties are at pains to mention that this was not a sacking but Ms Edge responded to news of her departure by saying that as the “difficult woman” who regularly challenges decisions and offers the public perspective, I am not surprised. …

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Restructuring & Insolvency Conversation - Cayman Restructuring Officer Regime 6:51

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Appleby Asia Talks S02 E03 This Restructuring Officer (RO) regime came into force in August 2022 and since then we have seen a handful of petitions for the appointment of ROs come before the Grand Court. In this episode, we will have a look at developments in the RO regime in the Cayman Islands, including the very recent case of Holt Fund SPC. The …

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Manx Radio Budget 24 Programme 1:39:35

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Live from Legislative Buildings, Beth Espey and Phil Gawne host a special programme to grill the Treasury Minister & Chief Minister about this year's Budget along with a panel of guests and an invited audience.By Manx Radio

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Perspective 25.2.24 - Treasury Minister and Tynwald colleagues consider the 24/25 Budget 49:58

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The Budget has been met with mixed reviews since it was announced on Tuesday. Perspective unpicks some of the thinking behind it, with help from the Treasury Minister and some of his Tynwald colleagues. We are promised improved services and certainly the significant budgetary increases in health and education would indicate that, but we’re also pay…

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Perspective 18.2.24 - Is the Braddan Commissioners’ Round House a white elephant or bold ambition for the people of Braddan? Naive mismanagement from the Commissioners or stubborn intransigence from the ... 50:00

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If you’ve visited the hospital lately you may well have seen Braddan Parish Commissioners’ magnificent new community hub has emerged in all its glory. Close followers of Manx politics may also have noticed the rather large 37% increase in Braddan’s rates part of which will be used to cover the costs of the new hub. As if this wasn’t enough to encou…

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Agenda 19.2.24 - Should MHKs make decisions about the size of their constituencies? With just under half the voting age population not bothering to vote should we be looking at much bolder steps in relation ... 24:32

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The Isle of Man Electoral Commission recently published its report which makes recommendations to Tynwald in relation to House of Keys constituency boundaries. The report is due to be debated in March and on Agenda Commission members Sally Bolton and Nigel Davis explain the Commission’s findings and recommendations. Should MHKs make decisions about…

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Agenda 12.2.24 - the Chief Minister defends his government’s progress half way through his term in office. 24:32

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We’re half way through the Cannan administration and the Chief Minister is facing growing pressure to deliver on the promises contained in the glitzy strategy documents and plans. So how does Alf Cannan think he’s doing? Is the housing crisis solved? Find out on Agenda with Amy Griffiths who caught up with the Chief Minister earlier this month. Are…

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Perspective 11.2.24 - a Tynwald Committee considers whether greater independence for the Isle of Man would be good or bad - we hear evidence from Jersey. 49:59

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Just over 23 years ago Tynwald agreed that government should defend vigorously the Island's internal governing autonomy and seek to extend the Isle of Man's influence over relevant external issues. While there were some modest gains made in the early 2000s, little or no work has been done to reform our constitutional relationship with the UK over t…

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Agenda 5.2.24 - the Cannan administration - a bold revolution or rearranging deckchairs? 24:32

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The Cannan administration has had bold ambition to radically change the government and the prospects for our economic future but half way through this government’s term in office what meaningful change can they point to. Is the Cannan government’s ambition one you share or are their aspects of it that you’re not signed up to? On Agenda political co…

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Perspective 4.2.24 - MHKs Joney Faragher and Michelle Haywood give their thoughts on this month's budget and how they're faring half way through their term in office. 50:04

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New schools, underfunded departmental budgets better roads and a new bus station are on the wish lists of MHKs Joney Faragher and Michelle Haywood. The government is struggling to control a substantial financial deficit so where is the money coming from? Hopefully we’ll know more when this year’s Manx budget is delivered in just over a week’s time …

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Agenda 29.1.24 - a lively debate on government’s refugee policy. 24:32

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There was quite a heated exchange in Tynwald this month about government’s policy relating to accepting refugees. Minister Kate Lord Brennan was surprisingly robust in defending the Cabinet Office’s approach and this led to several members including the mover of the motion Joney Faragher giving as good as they got. On Agenda this week we hear from …

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Perspective 28.1.24 - the political machinations of the southern swimming pool. 50:03

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The southern swimming pool has been making a splash in the turbulent Tynwald political waters leaving some political commentators to suggest that the Minister is out of her depth. In contrast the Minister has suggested that some members are floundering in the political whirlpool and the whole pool debate has allowed a range of thorny administrative…

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Agenda 22.1.24 - The Energy Strategy, lower speed limits in residential areas, and proposed boundary changes in the north? 24:32

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The Energy Strategy was debated in Tynwald last week and Minister Clare Barber didn’t have it all her own way. Ann Corlett again questioned the Infrastructure Minister about when his Department will lower speed limits in residential areas. Also Lawrie Hooper talks about proposed changes to constituency boundaries. Clare Barber on Energy Strategy, A…

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Perspective 21.1.24 - is the Chief Minister making real progress with developing the economy or is he just living on fantasy island? 50:02

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The economic strategy annual update was debated in Tynwald this week with the Chief Minister painting a very rosy Manx economic picture which seemed to avoid discussion of the pitfalls and obstacles to economic success. This led to criticism from some members that perhaps government wasn’t living in the real world or indeed that the Chief Minister …

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Perspective 14.1.24 - MHKs Daphne Caine, Sarah Maltby and Chris Thomas discuss January Tynwald, Heritage railways and the Covid Review. 50:01

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Perspective looks at the forthcoming January Tynwald, Systra's report into Heritage railways and guests MHKs Daphne Caine, Sarah Maltby and Chris Thomas give their initial reaction to the Covid Review.By Manx Radio

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IM1: A NEW HOPE - LIVE! 56:59

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Join an audience of several people at a live recording of IM1 - A NEW HOPE recorded live . . . well mostly . . at the Peel Centenary Centre this autumnBy Manx Radio

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Agenda 18.12.23 - good news good for the homeless and for vulnerable children, as well as encouragement for campaigners seeking new laws to protect puppies and kittens. 24:32

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There was no room in the Perspective inn yesterday for the Homlessness Strategy and Children’s Champion’s Report. So in the Agenda before Christmas all through the House (of Keys) we have a Minister stirring and even some cows. No wise men but Tynwald stars David Ashford, Claire Barber and Kerry Sharpe are with us to give some good news good for th…

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Perspective 17.12.23 - a December Tynwald highlights show including Tax Strategy, Population Growth and a missing review into the Office of Human resource. 50:02

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Tynwald gave Government two modest defeats this week as well as pointing out that Government is missing a number of its own targets. Statistics show that the population is growing by 230 people a year but the Chief Minister is convinced that his government’s flagship target of an extra ten thousand people. The Treasury Minister announced that he wi…

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Perspective 7.1.24 - who is the Financial Services Authority and what do they do? All the answers in this week’s Perspective. 50:01

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The Financial Services Authority is a body whose influence we only tend to come across when we’re trying to open a bank account and having to prove in triplicate who we are. The FSA has, though, a significant influence on the financial services sector which generates over a third of our economic output so we probably do need to know a bit more abou…

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