Perspective - Manx Radio

Isle of Man Government has this week launched a new Manx language strategy which includes an ambitious target of having 5,000 Manx speakers by 2032. Perspective this week talks to puplis, teachers, children, parents, language leaders and politicians about the new strategy, the ambitious target which seeks to double the number of speakers in ten years. So does government investment on our indigenou...

The Health Minister seems to have his work cut out at the moment with Covid cases significantly higher, growing waiting lists in a number of areas and the fall out from the Ranson tribunal. On Agenda Minister Lawrie Hooper joins me live to discuss giving a new three-year Mandate for Manx Care and the Capacity Bill which makes provision for the property, financial affairs, health and welfare of tho...

Joney Faragher MHK, DEFA Minister Clare Barber MHK and Eric Evenson, Crogga director debate whether Crogga gas will help fund our transition to a brighter greener future. And if not, then where will the money come from to make the change? They also consider whether government is too focussed on regulating everything?

There are many views on our relationship with the Crown and this week Perspective considers whether the monarchy has a future? Would we be better off with an elected head of state or does our constitutional monarchy represent the best chance for continued stable government in the Isle of Man? Advocate Peter Cannell, Commissioner Jane Glover and Councillor Devon Watson wade into this sensitive topi...

In this week's Perspective, Dave Moore hears the story of Manx-born Jamie Morgan Kane.

This weeks Perspective heralds what we all hope will be a safe and exciting return to road racing in the Isle of Man we consider the preparations required and talk to life long fans. 

David Ashford has played a very important role in Manx politics but Chris Thomas and Tony Brown explain why he needed to go and consider the implications of his departure. We also hear from the Chief Minister and MHKS Claire Christian, Joney Faragher and Tim Johnston.

Sam Turton, Claire Christian MHK and Joney Faragher MHK speculate over Minister Ashford's future and discuss the reasons why he had to go. Also e-scooters and assisted death. An interesting show but ultimately overtaken by events.

Rob Callister MHK, Ann Corlett MHK and Chris Thomas MHK  review of  May Tynwald and consider whether Minister Ashford should resign

Various experts discuss M.E. and Long Covid with members of M.E. Support IoM - find out about the difficulties faced by people with M.E. and the new service that's planned.

Phil Talks to MNH, Biosphere IoM, Manx Wildlife Trust and Friends of the Neb about Manx Wildlife Week

Tim Glover tells us about his motion to ban banks from charging charities for their accounts. Tim also assesses the April Tynwald Order paper as well as telling us of his concerns over lack of progress with the Airport Technology Gateway.

Alastair Ramsey talks about secret Tynwald briefings, the need for challenging journalists and considers the April 22 Tynwald Order Paper. Then Education Minister Julie Edge explains her department's challenges including new schools and swimming pools.

With the forthcoming closure of Ramsey Bakery, Phil takes a look at the future of the Island's bread supply.

In a brand new series of Perspective, Phil Gawne is joined by Brendan O'Friel and John Pennington from the soon to be disbanded Travelwatch, along with Enterprise Minister Dr Alex Allinson. In this edition, travel on and off - and around the Island - are under the spotlight.

Perspective has largely been a permanent fixture on Manx Radio since 10 February 2019. With the exception of a break from the middle of March this year, it’s been broadcast in the old Sunday Opinion slot from midday until one every Sunday. After almost 21 months, Dollin Mercer reflects on some highlights over more than 70 episodes. We hear extracts from programmes about: cannabis laws, integrated...

The men at the forefront of the Island's farming and food production sectors were under the spotlight at a Tynwald committee hearing last week. DEFA Minister Geoffrey Boot and his department’s CEO, Richard Lole, outlined what they’re doing to try and help, protect, and regulate some of the Island’s oldest industries in the wake of massive external pressures and change. Of course – Brexit and Covid...

This week, world-renowned photographer Chris Killip passed away aged 74. Born and raised on the Isle of Man, Killip has been hailed as being among the influential generation of British documentary photographers of the 1970s. He also lectured at Harvard University as Professor of Visual and Environmental Studies, from 1991-2017. In this programme, we hear some tributes to him, including from his br...

6:16 - Yvonne Cresswell, Social History Curator at Manx National Heritage 24:39 - Anthony Bernbaum, the Peartree Collection - London 30:42 - Chris Hobdell and Mary Hobdell, The Archibald Knox Forum There are plans gathering pace for an ambitious, multi-faceted, world-leading celebration of the life and work of Archibald Knox on the Isle of Man. A timeless talent and a national treasure, the versat...

1:36 - Roger Tomlinson's introduction, from the Positive Action Group 7:55 - Douglas East MHK Chris Robertshaw begins his speech 59:00 - Roger Tomlinson hosts the audience Q&A session "Towards a Government Which Serves the People." That was the title, as Chris Robertshaw MHK gave a public talk at a meeting of the Positive Action Group this week, twelve months before a general election in which he...

What does the Attorney General do? Who is he accountable to? How is his work scrutinised? Should his role be split? Or the responsibilities reallocated? And could we soon see a Minister of Justice on the Isle of Man? These are all themes that were discussed in a public oral evidence session of a Tynwald committee this week. The current Attorney General - Mr John Quinn QC - appeared before the Cons...

With students beginning to depart Manx shores to resume, or begin their studies at university, how are they feeling? Dollin Mercer is joined live in the studio by Education Minister Dr Alex Allinson, Cat Woolley of the Manx Students' Union, and special guest producer William King. Throughout the programme, we hear from three students with contrasting experiences already - Elliott Callow, Jacob Hal...

A Tynwald committee has set out to gather evidence about how the Island's tourism sector might look - or could look - in the future. Spearheaded by former hotelier Chris Robertshaw MHK, it's looking to bring a report to the November sitting of Tynwald, which will lead to a general debate about how the industry should proceed in years to come. His committee has been speaking to those at the forefro...

At the July sitting of Tynwald, Policy and Reform Minister Ray Harmer promised to have the terms of a new regulatory agreement with Manx Gas ready by the time politicians come back from their summer break. The previous agreement expired at the beginning of this year. So how did we get here? What will we see in October? And above all, what does all of this mean for gas customers on the Isle of Man?...

On the programme this week, Dollin Mercer was joined in the studio by the Isle of Man's two newest members of the House of Keys. Voters in Douglas South headed to the polling stations on Thursday, to elect not one, but two new representatives for the constituency. Polls opened at eight o'clock in the morning for a unique by-election which was called following the passing of Bill Malarkey in Februa...