Perspective - Manx Radio
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago -Phil Gawne takes an in-depth look at a variety of aspects of life on the Isle of Man and further afield. Sometimes political, occasionally controversial, but always an appointment to listen.
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Douglas Promenade works - the effect on local businesses - part two
September 22, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBIn July, Perspective took a look at what's increasingly becoming one of the biggest talking points on our Island. The ongoing refurbishment works along Douglas promenade are estimated to take around two years, and it's thought to be the first major excavation of the capital's highway in 90 years. However, it's estimated the project is already as much as ten weeks behind schedule. Motorists who use the route may well have experienced delays, parking spaces have been lost or moved, and pedes...
Suicide on the Isle of Man - part two
September 15, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBThis week, we're taking another look at the work of Tynwald's Social Affairs Policy Review Committee, after a further public evidence session with a senior figure from the health department. If we rewind back to November last year, the standing committee of Tynwald committed to undertake an inquiry into the topic of suicide on the Isle of Man. The move came as part of its report on mental health here. The committee set out to look at: i) The adequacy of preventative measures; ii) The res...
Suicide - a growing problem on the Island?
September 08, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThis week, we're taking a look back on a crucial oral evidence session which took place on Monday (2 September 2019). If we rewind back to November last year, the Social Affairs Policy Review Committee, a standing committee of Tynwald, committed to undertake an inquiry into the topic of suicide. The move came as part of its report on mental health here. The committee set out to look at: i) The adequacy of preventative measures; ii) The response of public services following instances of s...
Trade Unionism - some reflections
September 01, 2019 13:49 - 41 minutes - 38 MBOn #MRPerspective, Dollin Mercer and William King were joined by three figureheads of the trade union movement on the Isle of Man. Live in the studio, we heard from Mick Hewer of Prospect union, and Debbie Halsall of Unite. During the programme, we also heard extracts from an interview with former union head Bernard Moffatt. You can listen to that conversation, in full, here.
Trade Unionism on the Isle of Man and in the wider world
September 01, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBDollin Mercer and William King are joined by three figureheads of the trade union movement on the Isle of Man. Live in the studio, we hear from Mick Hewer of Prospect union, and Debbie Halsall of Unite. We also hear extracts from an interview with former union head Bernard Moffatt.
Results Days Reviews
August 27, 2019 12:11 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBWe hear from students, parents, teachers and officials at the Department of Education, Sport and Culture reflecting on A Level and GCSE results days.
Time for a fresh debate on cruise tourism?
August 18, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBFor the past two years in particular, discussions over the potential development of a cruise ship tourism industry have blossomed. Last week, Ellis Brown architects proposed plans for a new deep water cruise berth in Douglas. Earlier this year, Cruise Isle of Man announced a new passenger record for 2019, topping last year's total. Is it time for a fresh debate on cruise tourism on the Island? We look at the discussion that has already taken place on the topic, hearing from Visit Isle of ...
Whistleblowing - a case study
August 11, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBIn March 2018, a panel was formed to review the effectiveness of government's current whistleblowing policy, and any relevant legislation. Whistleblowing is the act of drawing public attention, or the attention of a figure in authority, towards perceived wrongdoing, misconduct, or unethical activity within an organisation. Onchan MHK Julie Edge was appointed to chair this committee, joined by MLCs Kerry Sharpe and Jane Poole-Wilson. To begin with, they heard from several representatives fr...
Women of Mann in Sport
August 04, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBWe've seen a summer of success for many sports men and women from across the British Isles, and increased coverage and exposure for many women's sports in particular - which prompted us to take a look at Women in Sport from a Manx perspective. Included in that summer of success, there have been excellent results for many of the people and teams representing the Isle of Man in various disciplines. The Manx football team won at Ynys Mon, our netballers won at the Netball Europe Open Challenge...
Douglas Promenade works - the effect on local businesses
July 28, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBWe've heard lots over the past few days, weeks and months about Douglas promenade. The ongoing refurbishment works there are estimated to take around two years, and it's thought to be the first major excavation of the capital's highway in 90 years. However, Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer says the project is already something like eight or ten weeks behind schedule. Motorists who use the route may well have experienced delays, parking spaces have been lost or moved, and pedestrians may ...
Junior Tynwald - the sitting in full
July 21, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBYear 12 students from five of the Island’s secondary schools took part in the initiative - a mock Tynwald sitting which included question time and two motions. The questions asked focused on a range of topics, including on the refugee crisis, environmental issues and mental health. The two schools which moved motions were Ballakermeen High School and Castle Rushen High School. Not only did students take the positions of politicians, but some chose to be journalists working with Manx Radio ...
The Chief Constable's Annual Report 18 / 19
July 15, 2019 17:03 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBThe 'flourishing' drug trade, lack of police presence at Manx borders, mental health, the prospective gay pardon and much more is discussed in this police special.
Questions About Cannabis
July 07, 2019 13:08 - 35 minutes - 28.2 MBOver 3000 respondents took part in the consultation into the medicinal use of the drug with 95% supporting the introduction of cultivation and processing of cannabis on the Island, subject to suitable regulation. Meanwhile, 97% of those who responded to a consultation into the industrial use of the crop, supported the creation of a regulatory framework within which hemp could be produced on the Isle of Man. We hear from the director of public health, Dr Henrietta Ewart and self-styled canna...
Queen Scallop Restrictions
July 07, 2019 12:50 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MBFollowing DEFA imposing new restrictions on queen scallop fishing in Manx waters, we hear from fishermen, the Environment Minister Geoffrey Boot, scientists from the university of Bangor and expert Dr David Beard.
P E R S P E C T I V E: A Preview of Tynwald Day
June 30, 2019 11:51 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBDollin Mercer is joined by: Steve Rodan OBE MLC, President of Tynwald; the Clerk of Tynwald, Roger Phillips; Weather forecaster Neil Young; Culture Vannin; Alex Brindley and Captain Jonathan Palmer-Tomkinson, The 2nd Captain, The Queen’s Company of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards who will be the military presence on Tynwald Day. Tynwald Day takes place on Friday 5th July.
The Climate Emergency - Round Two
June 23, 2019 13:26 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBIn Tynwald on Tuesday 18th June, the court voted unanimously to declare a 'climate emergency', despite not committing to a date for net carbon neutrality. In this podcast, MHKs Ralph Peake (who moved for a climate emergency) and Lawrie Hooper (who wanted a commitment for carbon neutrality by 2035), former MHK Phil Gawne, Bill Dale of Beach Buddies and Archibald Elliott of the Student Climate Network discuss their thoughts. Originally broadcast live, the episode includes input via text and ema...
Honours Recipients
June 19, 2019 15:47 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBDollin Mercer speaks to Philanthropist Tony Fox BEM, Military historian and museum director Ivor Ramsden MBE, Sports champion Tonia Lushington MBE, President of Tynwald Steve Rodan OBE and Songwriter, producer and author Mitch Murray CBE.
The 75th Anniversary of D-Day
June 09, 2019 13:28 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBCeremonies have been held to mark the 75th anniversary of one of the most significant dates in the modern era of the western world. Tuesday, 6th June 1944, saw what is widely considered to be the largest combined land, air and seaborne invasion in history. Codenamed Operation Neptune and often referred to as D-Day, it was the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II, unleashed with the words "let's go". More than 4-thousand Allied troops died during the operati...
The Abortion Reform Debate: 2016-2019
June 03, 2019 08:45 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBOn the 24th of May, reformed abortion law came into effect in the Isle of Man. This means that a woman on the Island can now have a pregnancy terminated up to 14 weeks by request and up to 24 weeks in cases of foetal anomalies, serious social reasons and where the life of the mother is at risk or if the child would die or suffer seriously shortly after birth. We follow the journey of this bill, now law, from its humble beginnings through protests, amendments and petitions to last week, when t...
Dying Matters
May 26, 2019 13:20 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBTo discuss end of life care, plans and the policy of Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Dollin Mercer is joined by Judith Ley, Sue Wilson ([email protected]) from Community Health Centre, Rosie McCaffrey from the DHSC ([email protected]), Arthur Taggart who cared for his wife at the end of her life, and paramedic Steve Herron ([email protected]). Contact the DHSC community care by email: [email protected]
Tales From The Beat
May 20, 2019 09:11 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBHector Duff, Richard Davis, John Teare, Paul Davenport and Kev Willson talk policing on a push bike, the Summerland disaster and mental health.
The Climate Emergency
May 13, 2019 11:36 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBEnvironment Minister Geoffrey Boot, Manx Utilities Chairman Alex Allinson and Joney Faragher & Andrew Netwon of the Climate Change Coalition talk climate change policy and solutions. In the second half of the program, we're joined by Devon Watson also of the CCC and representatives of the Isle of Man Student Climate Network, Ciara, Emily and Archie.
Mann And The Wild - Marine
May 05, 2019 10:30 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBAn extended interview with Dr Peter Duncan, Senior Marine Biodiversity Officer for the Isle of Man Government.
Mann And The Wild
May 05, 2019 10:24 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBJoin Tim Graham Chief Executive at the Manx Wildlife Trust, Richard Selman Ecosystems Policy Manager for the Isle of Man Government and Neil Morris from Manx Birdlife as we discuss man's relationship with nature, the impacts of climate change and, the somewhat controversial presence of wallabies...
Helping The Island's Most Needy
April 29, 2019 15:45 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBDirector of Foodbank Isle of Man Neal Mellon and Lieutenant Dylan Nieuwoudt of the Salvation Army talk homelessness, poverty and empowering the vulnerable.
Perspective - The Language Learning Decline
April 14, 2019 13:32 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBDaphne Caine MHK, Stephanie Kelsey from La Jolie Ronde, Eleanor Radcliffe (a student who speaks 4 languages), Emma Humphrey (a private tutor of languages) and Annie Kissack from Bunscoill Ghaelgagh join Dollin Mercer to discuss the decline of modern language learning on the Isle of Man.
Perspective - Pub Politics
April 07, 2019 13:49 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBHow much of a role does the public house now play in the community? What about cheap supermarket beer? Where have all the pubs gone?! We talk pub politics with four booze boffins.
Perspective - The Isle of Man Steam Packet Co.
March 25, 2019 13:55 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBPerspective 24/03 In May 2018, government made a move that will undoubtedly define its administration for years to come. It used £124m of the Manx taxpayer money to purchase the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. - taking it from Portuguese company Banco Espirito Santo and bringing it into public ownership. However, the proposed takeover which led to the nationalisation of the Island's lifeline was not subject to Tynwald debate. The move, according to the Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan, wi...
Perspective - The Unanimous Tynwald Vote
March 18, 2019 17:26 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBIn this episode, we examine a particular bugbear of some politicians and political commentators alike, both past and present – a perceived ‘lack of opposition’ in the parliament of the Isle of Man. Representatives from four Manx political parties will give their views on the functioning of Tynwald, and how government is held to account in the absence of a traditional ‘party politics’ structure, like we might see in the UK. Joining Dollin Mercer in the studio is Leader of the Manx Labour Par...
Perspective - The Education Bill
March 18, 2019 17:18 - 1 hour - 74 MBThe Department of Education, Sport and Culture is seeking the views of the public as it drafts 'The New Education Bill', legislation which 'seeks to be progressive where possible' whilst striving to match the standards set by the UK and elsewhere. This consultation seeks to bring the current law from 2001 up to date, taking social media, faith schools, sex education and home schooling, among many other factors, into account.
Perspective - #iomyouth4syria
March 10, 2019 12:50 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBIn November last year, a motion was tabled in Tynwald asking for a committee to look at whether the Isle of Man could accept refugees, specifically, 25 families from the war-torn country of Syria. In spite of unanimous support in the Legislative Council, 9-0, it failed to gain the approval of both chambers, with 10 for and 11 against in the House Keys. It led to one MHK blaming what he called the 'CoMin block vote'. A group of students at Ballakermeen High School say they were "very disappo...
Perspective - How to solve a problem like Noble's Hospital..
February 18, 2019 13:57 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBWe look at DHSC's anticipated 'overspend' for ‘18/19. Also, "absolutely disgraceful", Dollin Mercer takes a look at the Island's new Integrated Care 'vision', which seems rather similar to Wigan's from five years ago..
Perspective - Cannabis Laws
February 15, 2019 17:24 - 43 minutes - 34.9 MBDollin Mercer is joined in the studio by the Health Minister David Ashford and founder of Mother T's community cafe Valerie Miller, to discuss what new legalisation of cannabis could mean for the Isle of Man.