Episodes
Some years ago, big promises were made when it came to the film industry.
The old adage of 'speculate to accumulate' was banded around by some supporters of heavy investment in media here.
Critics argued the proposals lacked some depth.
To quote an MHK who would go on to become Treasury Minister, "I am pleading with you to cast off that starry-eyed spell that has been waved over you and start appreciating facts: there is no proper due diligence; there is no business plan."
It would appear that Mr Cannan was right.
The Media Development Fund is thought to have incurred losses ...
This week, came what could potentially be some big news for some of the Island's fishing fleet.
Specifically, queen scallop fishermen, who are being encouraged to branch out and try to catch some different species.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is inviting queenie catchers to make grant applications towards diversifying, as part of government's 'future fisheries' vision of what it describes as a "sustainable, thriving and well-managed fishing industry providing high-quality seafood products."
Funding is being made available for an eight-week application perio...
Dollin Mercer is joined by the Governor of the Isle of Man Prison, Bob McColm, Minister of Home Affairs Bill Malarkey and Home Affairs Chief Executive Dan Davies to look back on ‘The Best Little Prison in Britain?’ - the ITV series which focussed on the Isle of Man’s only prison.
The series was aired in six parts, on Wednesday evenings on ITV1.
In 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 pedestrians may have struggled to cross in places with the central corridor shut for extended lengt...
This 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 response of public services following instances of suicide;
iii) The role and functioning ...
This 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 suicide;
iii) The role and functioning of the Coroner of Inquests; and
iv) The suppor...
On #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.
Dollin 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.
We hear from students, parents, teachers and officials at the Department of Education, Sport and Culture reflecting on A Level and GCSE results days.
For 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 Man, Ellis Brown architects and a cruise ship captain, then we speak to the man in charge - ...
In 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 from within government - senior figures from the Financial Services Authority, Health Department...
We'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 event - the first ever international netball competition hosted on the Island - and of course w...
We'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 have struggled to cross in places with the central corridor shut for extended lengths.
But ...
Year 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 and Isle of Man Newspapers.
The '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.
Over 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 cannabis consultant Jeff Ditchfield, asking the questions about legalising the use of cannabis for me...
Following 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.
Dollin 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.
In 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 email from Friends of the Earth and other individuals.
Dollin 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.
Ceremonies 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 operation to liberate France.
Dollin Mercer looks back at the day itself, and events which have co...
On 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 the law came into effect.
To discuss end of life care, plans and the policy of Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Dollin Mercer is joined by Judith Ley, Sue Wilson (Sue.Wilson@gov.im) from Community Health Centre, Rosie McCaffrey from the DHSC (RosaleenMcCaffrey@gov.im), Arthur Taggart who cared for his wife at the end of her life, and paramedic Steve Herron (Steven.Herron@ambulanceservices.dhss.gov.im). Contact the DHSC community care by email: IntegratedCommunityCare.DHSC@gov.im
Hector Duff, Richard Davis, John Teare, Paul Davenport and Kev Willson talk policing on a push bike, the Summerland disaster and mental health.
Environment 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.
An extended interview with Dr Peter Duncan, Senior Marine Biodiversity Officer for the Isle of Man Government.
Join 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...
Director of Foodbank Isle of Man Neal Mellon and Lieutenant Dylan Nieuwoudt of the Salvation Army talk homelessness, poverty and empowering the vulnerable.
Daphne 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.
How 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.