Podcasts about Tynwald

Junior Tynwald sat last month and a very interesting, thoughtful and at times provocative sitting it was too. A motion which considered whether wind turbines should form an essential part of the Island's future energy supply was amended by students who expressed concern that the potential damage to biodiversity and habits should be considered alongside any benefits of using this renewable energy source. Good to know that a new generation of potential politicians clearly have a passion for Manx politics.

July Tynwald still has a few treasurers to squeeze out including an impassioned speech from Sarah Maltby in which she called on Tynwald members to stop just singing about our Green Hills by the Sea and actually do something to protect and maintain the public rights of way that allow us access to some of the most beautiful countryside in these islands. We also catch up on some of the questions and answers that began the mammoth four day sitting. Prepare to have your heart stirred by Sarah Maltby's call for action. Will it make the difference that she's hoping for? You know what …. it might!

Still catching up on July Tynwald highlights we've got questions from Jason Moorhouse, an answer from John Wannenburgh on the delays in getting a planning application submitted for the Earystane windfarm. Also Rob Callister and Michelle Haywood consider how Tynwald members should pay for their parking, agreeing that they should but disagreeing on how the recent request for payment missed out senior civil servants. A parking storm in a teacup and a windfarm answer that appears to be blowin' in the wind.

July Tynwald was not only a lengthy affair but also jam packed with interesting debates. On Perspective this week we hear from Ministers Barber, Caine and Poole-Wilson about a lack of success in meeting carbon reduction, possible efficiencies and improvements in education and an A star for the Chief Constable's report. Chris Thomas gives a D minus to Tynwald for not allowing him to move a debate on a significant change in housing policy and Joney Faragher led a very thoughtful debate on the position the Isle of Man should take on international law. A not to be missed Tynwald super summer special - well … if you're a political nerd like me at least.

The North American Manx Association makes annual awards of silver medals for outstanding contributions to Manx culture and community by young people, and the Department of Education makes two awards for the Manx language. We hear this year's ceremony for the presentation of awards with Daphne Caine MHK and President of Tynwald, Laurence Skelly.

Lack of available apprenticeships, Ramsey Swing Bridge neglect, Net Zero targets, cost of green electricity, Ørsted offshore project & Amnesty International IOM on the Tynwald letter. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 23rd July 2025

A near eight year campaign by a mum whose son tragically lost his life concluded in last week's Tynwald when a law that makes it easier for people to donate their organs was brought into force. Campaigner Diane Taylor and former MHK Martyn Perkins tell of their pride in finally seeing this through. We also hear Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson's view on the Health overspend and minimum wage and Health Minister Claire Christian explains what her department and Manx Care are doing to turn around the Island's health finances

If Lawrie Hooper has read the book “How to win friends and influence people” it would appear he disagrees with its core premise. Indeed he seemed to be itching for a fight including with his own shadow during an at times tetchy Tynwald. You've heard the headlines but on Perspective you can hear the full Hooper interview together with responses from some of the Ministers he had his sights on. It would appear that as the election looms the next 12 months could be filled with lively political exchanges. The question we'll need to answer on election day next year is do we favour rhetoric over actual results?

Three new commissioners, Manx language project grant, abandoned vehicles at Tesco, Little Shop Of Horrors praise, Tynwald's war crimes letter, David's got solar panels & Betty's got Bluetooth. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 18th July 2025

Here's the news roundup for Tuesday, including how Tynwald dealt with Daniel's Law and the latest from the Island Games in Orkney.

There's a saying that if you want a job doing ask a busy man. Well, David Ashford seems to be the man to ask as he's taking the Safeguarding (Amendment) Bill 2025 through Keys, is taking four pieces of legislation through Tynwald relating to the Human Tissue and Organ Donation Act 2021, he's got the Cabinet Office Department Plan to move as well as the Council of Ministers Update Report on Inward Migration. So what does all that mean in relation to our lives. Is government so busy being busy that it hasn't got time to get anything done?

Here's your news roundup for Monday - including the very latest from Tynwald and the Island Games in Orkney.

Fiona McArdle introduces a programme with items about the Sophia Morrison Award, Tynwald, Culture Vannin's Treisht26 project, which will feed into Blein ny Gaelgey, the Year of the Manx Language 2026. We hear from Breesha Maddrell, Ruth Keggin Gell and Phil Gawne.

John Moss takes a look at the history of the ancient Tynwald Ceremony at St John's.

The Isle of Man, or Manx, is a self-governing dependency of the United Kingdom, located between Great Britain and Ireland, and has been influenced by the cultures of both. It's known for being an offshore tax haven and a centre for gambling companies. It also has the oldest continuously-running parliament, the Tynwald, which is claimed to be over 1000 years old. There is also the Manx tongue, a Celtic language spoken by little over 2000 people, but which has undergone a recent revival.With a population of around 80,000, it is perhaps a surprise to find a Manxer on another island on the other side of the world. It was Ellie's love of boats and sailing that drew her away from the Isle of Man, first with a a sailing adventure across the Atlantic, then 6 months sailing around the Pacific. Her first contact with Tasmania though came through a circumnavigation of Australia on the tall ship the Endeavour . It wasn't until years later, when Ellie became pregnant with her second child, that her and her Australian partner, made the decision that Tasmania would be the place they would settle and raise their children, and it's been a decision that Ellie hasn't regretted.Music used in this episode is in the Manx language and is used under Creative Commons from Culture Vannin -https://culturevannin.im/manxfolklore... . Culture Vannin exists to promote, supportand celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.

On last week's Agenda Lawrie Hooper called out government for requiring higher pay for migrant workers than Manx workers but was he right? The Treasury Minister doesn't think so and he puts his case to Agenda. Mr Hooper also suggested he would pull his Tynwald motion on releasing more detail about school assessments if the Education Minister conceded an improved position. The motion wasn't moved so Agenda asks the Minister what did she do to pacify Mr Hooper. Is a war of words developing in Ramsey between the town's MHKs?

On first glance June Tynwald's Order Paper looked to offer little opportunity for political excitement. As it turned out there was plenty to exercise our MHKs, increasingly mindful of the 2026 general election. There were questions about the quality of child care and protection, was political messaging around the TT adequate, should we consider whether things are ethically okay and not just legally sound, securing funding for the family library was discussed as was the law governing employment of children. All this will be summarised in this week's Perspective. And why does LegCo keep giving the Education Minister a hard time - perhaps cake would win them over?

Here's Tuesday main news wrapped up in a half hour bundle for you - including the very latest on the Family Library after it was debated in Tynwald.

A few May Tynwald leftovers on Agenda this week. Some conflicting views on the 20mph zones proposed for the Island. What was Ann Corlett MHK looking for when she first raised the subject in Tynwald? DoI Minister Michelle Haywood MHK offered a consultation olive branch which some members were loathe to accept. And how an innocent little question on economic growth developed into a full blown warts and all debate. No angsty engine revving on this week's show, just a gentle tour through the speed limit question.

May Tynwald was a little shorter than recent sittings but there was a lot packed in. Despite Tynwald and government talking for years about funding solutions for the mobile and family library the threat of its imminent closure was back on the agenda. Members all agreed that something must be done but nobody seemed willing to take responsibility for solving the problem. There was also discussion on immigration policy and a tense debate on the political spat between Lawrie Hooper and the Chief Minister. Tynwald seems to be becoming quite factional as the 2026 election approaches …. I wonder why that could be?

An update on today's main news, including the top Tynwald debates and movement on the sewage treatment works in Peel.

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan has returned to the Island after a top level meeting inDowning Street.What's the latest with the Family Library? We have an update from Tynwald, the sitting forMay getting underway this morning. And we'll also find out how a new senior leadership team at Isle of Man Meats plans to'improve' relations with the Island's food producers.All that and more on Manx Radio Update for Tuesday, 20 May.

April's Tynwald sitting spilled into a rare third day, largely due to a mammoth debate on Manx Care's Mandate and Operating Plan.In this episode, Christian Jones reflects on some of the key talking points, offering context and insight along the way.We also take a closer look at concerns over a potential constitutional flaw: is the government too powerful in political sittings, with an automatic majority in certain cases?

We continue to digest the results of the Local Authority Elections, after multiple political veterans made a comeback.The chief minister is facing calls to withdraw remarks, after a Standards Committee investigation found he made ‘unacceptable' comments in Tynwald.The Isle of Man men's national football team returns to action ahead of this summer's Island Games.

A mammoth debate has been held in Tynwald over the Manx Care Mandate.We hear all about government's new ‘child first' policy.And Isle Listen tell us all about its upcoming Dodgeball Championships.All of that and more on Manx Radio's Update with Lewis Foster for Thursday, 24 April.

April's sitting of Tynwald got underway today and it was all health, housing… and horse trams!We cover the latest updates from the Island's parliament.And it looks like Heysham Port is about to get a makeover!All of that and more on Update for Tuesday, 22 April with Lewis Foster.

March Tynwald appeared to hold much promise with both the health overspend and the Manx Care Mandate and Operating Plan looking set to dominate proceedings. In the end neither were discussed due to Tynwald niceties and procedural matters but this allowed members to focus on some of other matters - not least the update to our Island Plan. Chris Thomas likened Ministerial cheerleading for the plan to support given by communist leaders to similar plans from the soviet union but was that fair? Tynwald seemed full of excited talk this week - must be an election on the not too distant horizon.

Manx Care's Mandate was supposed to be on Tynwald's Agenda last week but despite the Minister's best endeavours the debate didn't happen. The Minister remains eager to hear the views of politicians, patients and medical professionals so she's in for a treat on this episode of Agenda. The Isle of Man Medical Society had plenty to say about the Mandate and Drs Crerand and Prakash explain why. This is the second time in as many months I've interviewed the Drs - maybe I need to eat more apples?

- Tynwald members have voted to postpone a motion asking for £20 million pounds additional cash for health spending.- A legal expert known as 'Mr Loophole' gives his views on the Island's new 20mph zones- And 7-time TT winner Michael Rutter shares one of his favourite memories as he steps away from the Superbike class

It's been a few weeks now since we talked about LegCo but Onchan MHK Julie Edge has prompted Agenda back to the topic as she has a motion in Tynwald calling for the role of Members of the Legislative Council and the method of their election to be reformed. So what is this all about and what's provoked Ms Edge to seek such reforms? Has Julie Edge been playing politics with her questions on cancer care and is she right to suggest UK government health reforms should see an end to Manx Care being independent from the Health Department?

- The Royal College of Nursing are moving a step closer to industrial action over pay with the majority of members backing a strike- Meanwhile, Manx Care's issued a statement over the Great North Air Ambulance Service- Three of the Island's cancer charities are due to protest outside next Tuesday's sitting of Tynwald 

- As the issue over cancer screenings rumbles on there looks as if there will be a lengthy debate in Tynwald next week- A local politician's claiming the Government is behind on its delivery of the island plan- There's advice on what to do if you suspect you've received a scam message regarding a parcel delivery

The treasury minister explains why he'll be asking Tynwald to approve an additional £20 million for the health service, despite it only overspending by £15.8 million.What's happening with the Newson's site in Douglas?There's an uplift on the number of cruise ships penned to visit the Isle of Man this summer.

Lots of interesting stuff in this episode including an interview with the Royal College of Nursing about the strike ballot for its members, a word from the Steam Packet about changes to its adult-child ratios and some criticism of an MHK's comments in Tynwald this week about staffing levels at Noble's Hospital.

On the 4th March the House of Keys will choose four people to become members of the Legislative Council. Prior to that vote, Agenda will be speaking with all the candidates so that you can find out more about the people that hope to become national politicians, voting in Tynwald on policy and finance and playing a significant role in shaping the laws of our Island. We hear this week from businessman Gary Clueit who is hoping to get elected to LegCo at his second attempt. LegCo can have a big impact on your life so it's well worth a listen to tonight's Agenda.

On the 4th March the House of Keys will choose four people to become members of the Legislative Council. Prior to that vote, Agenda will be speaking with all the candidates so that you can find out more about the people that hope to become national politicians, voting in Tynwald on policy and finance and playing a significant role in shaping the laws of our Island. We hear this week from MLC Rob Mercer who is hoping to get elected to LegCo for a second term. LegCo can have a big impact on your life so it's well worth a listen to tonight's Agenda.

On the 4th March the House of Keys will choose four people to become members of the Legislative Council. Prior to that vote, Agenda will be speaking with all the candidates so that you can find out more about the people that hope to become national politicians, voting in Tynwald on policy and finance and playing a significant role in shaping the laws of our Island. We hear this week from businessman Peter Reid who is hoping to get elected to LegCo at his second attempt. LegCo can have a big impact on your life so it's well worth a listen to tonight's Agenda.

Next week the Treasury Minister will deliver this government's fourth budget and on Perspective we assess the current shape of government's finances and consider what might be announced in the budget in Tynwald on Tuesday. The Treasury Minister has been dropping broad hints about what could be revealed , particularly in relation to pensions and national insurance, but with the Government's “Our Island Plan” struggling to get off the starting blocks there's little slack in the system to deliver much good news. With housing rentals up by nearly 20% last year but sticking plasters significantly cheaper, perhaps plastering over the cracks may be the best option?

On the 4th March the House of Keys will choose four people to become members of the Legislative Council. Prior to that vote, Agenda will be speaking with all the candidates so that you can find out more about the people that hope to become national politicians, voting in Tynwald on policy and finance and playing a significant role in shaping the laws of our Island. We hear this week from former Garff MHK Martyn Perkins who is hoping to get elected to LegCo. LegCo can have a big impact on your life so it's well worth a listen to tonight's show.

The Lieutenant Governor is offering 19-25 year olds the chance to immerse themselves in the work of Government House for a day. Participants will experience the breadth of Sir John Lorimer's work, typically through meetings, visits to Island events, and the day-to-day work of the Government House team. On Perspective this week we hear from Sir John, and his first guest Emily Bridson. So, what has the Lieutenant Governor ever done for us? Apart from wearing a fancy hat and sitting on Tynwald Hill once a year … acting as a conduit between the King, Tynwald and the Isle of Man Government, …. hosting dignitaries and the royal family when they visit, … and bringing a range of people together at events at government house …. opening events buildings that sort of thing …

Manx Care faces tough questions from a Tynwald committee over service cuts.A dyslexia campaigner throws her name into the ring for a seat on the Legislative Council.And heartbreak for FC Isle of Man as Bury snatch a last-minute win.

On the 4th March the House of Keys will choose four people to become members of the Legislative Council. Prior to that vote, Agenda will be speaking with all the candidates so that you can find out more about the people that hope to become national politicians, voting in Tynwald on policy and finance and playing a significant role in shaping the laws of our Island. We hear this week from dyslexia campaigner Julia Bell who is hoping to grab one of the LegCo seats. LegCo can have a big impact on your life so it's well worth a listen to tonight's Agenda.

Health Minister Claire Christian has been under fire this week for telling Tynwald there'd be no cuts to health services and then cuts being announced. The beleaguered Minister rejects suggestions that she had misled Tynwald and the public, and gives her perspective on why leaking the withdrawn media release announcing health cuts misled the public. What message does the Minister have to those who've had treatments cancelled? Will we hear an apology? You might be surprised by the answer.

January Tynwald saw some interesting business transacted including Strategic Air Services, a new government recruitment framework mechanism, and an announcement that the Drs industrial action had been averted. It was at times though quite fractious and government almost lost the vote on the removal of MiCard for pension and benefit payments. Several items were withdrawn from the Order Paper including two from Lawrie Hooper, and the local economy strategy came in for some criticism. Real change or more deck-chair rearranging? You'll have to listen to find out.

On the 4th March the House of Keys will choose four people to become members of the Legislative Council. Prior to that vote, Agenda will be speaking with all the candidates so that you can find out more about the people that hope to become national politicians, voting in Tynwald on policy and finance and playing a significant role in shaping the laws of our Island. We hear this week from Kerry Sharpe MLC, who is hoping to retain her LegCo seat. LegCo members have a big say on how our island is run so it's important to know who they are!

On the 4th March the House of Keys will choose four people to become members of the Legislative Council. Prior to that vote, Agenda will be speaking with all the candidates so that you can find out more about the people that hope to become national politicians, voting in Tynwald on policy and finance and playing a significant role in shaping the laws of our Island. We hear this week from the longest serving Tynwald Member, Bill Henderson MLC, who is hoping to retain his seat. LegCo members have a big say on how our Island is run so it's important to know who they are!

There was so much discussed in last month's Tynwald that we couldn't fit it all in to December coverage. So as we've still not reached old Christmas Day it's not unreasonable to extend December a little so we can cover Crogga, the Minister without portfolio, attempts to change the tax system - both increases and decreases - and an attempt to reform the budget process all crammed into this bumper old style Christmas political special. If you're fed up with binge watching Christmas telly and are desperate for political inspiration the Perspective is that late Christmas present you were hoping for!

Perspective 15.12.24December Tynwald proved to be a lively affair with lots of interesting debate and questions and answers. There were questions about food security and the Minister without portfolio and a debate on housing - we may begin to see some being built next year. And spare a thought for Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson who's still banging on about making the budget process more transparent. The December Tynwald saw one or two stars rising in the east but where were the wise men? Certainly no shortage of donkeys!

L'île de Man, située entre l'Irlande, l'Écosse et le nord de l'Angleterre, est une propriété de la Couronne britannique. En tant que telle, elle ne fait donc pas partie du Royaume-Uni.Une autre particularité de cette petite île est son drapeau. Il est en effet assez singulier. Il représente, sur fond rouge, trois jambes aux genoux repliés, qui ont l'air de tourner sur elles-mêmes. Elles semblent appartenir à des chevaliers, vêtus d'armures.Ce drapeau aurait été adopté, au XIIIe siècle, par le dernier Roi de l'île de Man, Magnus III, dont les possessions s'étendaient jusqu'aux îles Hébrides. En passant sous souveraineté écossaise, puis anglaise, l'île conserve son drapeau.Il fut cependant interdit en 1935, avant d'être de nouveau autorisé en 1968.Le symbolisme de ce drapeau, appelé "les trois pieds" en français, demeure assez mystérieux. Il s'agit probablement d'un "triskell", un symbole celtique représentant trois jambes ou trois spirales entrecroisées.On en trouve des traces en Irlande plus de trois siècles avant notre ère. Ce symbole a été interprété de manières diverses. Ainsi, il représenterait le soleil, ses trois parties marquant les trois phases principales de l'astre, le matin, le midi et le crépuscule.En ce sens, le triskell serait signe de vie, mais aussi de pouvoir. Quand les spirales sont représentées par des jambes, le triskell indique plutôt une direction. Dans le cas du drapeau de l'île de Man, la direction indiquée est le droite. Pour qu'elle soit respectée sur les deux faces du pavillon, le drapeau doit être imprimé recto verso.L'île de Man n'est pas la seule à arborer un tel symbole. Sur le drapeau de la Sicile, on trouve aussi un triskell, orné d'une Gorgone en son centre. La vile de Fûssen, en Allemagne, affiche également ce symbole sur ses armoiries.Ce drapeau de l'île de Man est à distinguer de celui qu'a adopté le "Tynwald", le Parlement de l'île, qui est un bateau jaune sur fond bleu. Le Lieutenant-gouverneur, qui représente le souverain britannique, a également son pavillon personnel. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

L'île de Man, située entre l'Irlande, l'Écosse et le nord de l'Angleterre, est une propriété de la Couronne britannique. En tant que telle, elle ne fait donc pas partie du Royaume-Uni. Une autre particularité de cette petite île est son drapeau. Il est en effet assez singulier. Il représente, sur fond rouge, trois jambes aux genoux repliés, qui ont l'air de tourner sur elles-mêmes. Elles semblent appartenir à des chevaliers, vêtus d'armures. Ce drapeau aurait été adopté, au XIIIe siècle, par le dernier Roi de l'île de Man, Magnus III, dont les possessions s'étendaient jusqu'aux îles Hébrides. En passant sous souveraineté écossaise, puis anglaise, l'île conserve son drapeau. Il fut cependant interdit en 1935, avant d'être de nouveau autorisé en 1968. Le symbolisme de ce drapeau, appelé "les trois pieds" en français, demeure assez mystérieux. Il s'agit probablement d'un "triskell", un symbole celtique représentant trois jambes ou trois spirales entrecroisées. On en trouve des traces en Irlande plus de trois siècles avant notre ère. Ce symbole a été interprété de manières diverses. Ainsi, il représenterait le soleil, ses trois parties marquant les trois phases principales de l'astre, le matin, le midi et le crépuscule. En ce sens, le triskell serait signe de vie, mais aussi de pouvoir. Quand les spirales sont représentées par des jambes, le triskell indique plutôt une direction. Dans le cas du drapeau de l'île de Man, la direction indiquée est le droite. Pour qu'elle soit respectée sur les deux faces du pavillon, le drapeau doit être imprimé recto verso. L'île de Man n'est pas la seule à arborer un tel symbole. Sur le drapeau de la Sicile, on trouve aussi un triskell, orné d'une Gorgone en son centre. La vile de Fûssen, en Allemagne, affiche également ce symbole sur ses armoiries. Ce drapeau de l'île de Man est à distinguer de celui qu'a adopté le "Tynwald", le Parlement de l'île, qui est un bateau jaune sur fond bleu. Le Lieutenant-gouverneur, qui représente le souverain britannique, a également son pavillon personnel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices