Perspective - Manx Radio

On Perspective this week we’re considering your human rights. Should we be concerned about UK politics potentially talking us out of being part of the European Convention on Human Rights? Manx QC Stuart Gale certainly thinks so, but Deputy Chief Minister Jane Poole Wilson MHK does not believe this will be a problem. The Minister also talks about her move from MLC to MHK and Minister, conside...

On Perspective this week we’re trying a different take on digging up the past. Rather than political muck raking we’re sifting through a rich vein of archaeology. Over the past four years Dr Rachel Crellin has been leading a team which has been uncovering fascinating historical artifacts from a burial mound at Berk just South of Kirk Michael. There’s still a lot of post dig mater...

Perspective was live from the Southern District Agricultural Show talking food and farming with Ean Parsons and Murray Cringle from the Manx National Farmers Union, Vicky Quirk from Betty's Pies and Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber MHK. We know that we're currently struggling to address the housing crisis and escalating fuel prices. Are we about to see the end of farming in the I...

Perspective was live from the Southern District Agricultural Show talking food and farming with Ean Parsons and Murray Cringle from the Manx National Farmers Union, Vicky Quirk from Betty's Pies and Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber MHK. We know that we're currently struggling to address the housing crisis and escalating fuel prices. Are we about to see the end of farming in the I...

A week is a long time in politics so how on earth are we’re going to fit a whole year in? Government has lost two Ministers and countless senior civil servants. The Chief Min exudes confidence and bold ambition but has enough real change actually been delivered? What meaningful action has occurred to deal with the housing crisis which was big on the lips of all the wannabe MHKs at election t...

The July sitting of Tynwald has fifty two items on the order paper forty seven of which have come from government. That’s more business than the May and June Tynwalds combined and will most likely see a lengthy three day sitting. There are statements on economic strategy, offshore energy, climate change, illicit drugs, the MUA wants an extra 16m on top of the 23.5m already budgeted for sewag...

Perspective this week considers what it means to be truly sustainable. As “Sustainable” appears to mean all things to all people I ask our guests “what they think it means” and “why do we need sustainable businesses.” With only 36% having yet calculated their carbon footprint are most Manx Businesses yet to be convinced by government’s claim of a climate e...

On Tuesday we celebrate our national day at Tynwald but what does it mean to be Manx these days. What makes up our character and identity, and indeed does Manxness really matter any more. Also with the Scottish government calling for a second referendum on independence what would an independent Scotland mean for the Isle of Man, and indeed would the Isle of Man be better off as a fully independent...

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...