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Perspective
Personalities, profiles, pastimes, past times, points of view & possibilities. Dollin Mercer presents your view of the world we live in - on the Isle of Man of the 21st Century
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A term in LegCo for Sharpe, Henderson, Greenhill and Mercer
Sunday, March 15th, 2020
We listen in to a public discussion with seven hopefuls for Tynwald's upper chamber - four of whom were successful
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A high profile departure - the demise of Flybe
Sunday, March 8th, 2020
Dollin Mercer reflects on the news that the regional airline had gone into administration - taking almost half of the Island's flights with it
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Fairtrade fortnight, Fairtrade Island status and first-hand experiences
Sunday, March 1st, 2020
Dollin Mercer is joined by the One World Centre and former Garstang residents to discuss all things Fairtrade
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Reflections on the 2020 Budget
Sunday, February 23rd, 2020
Following Tuesday's budget, Dollin speaks to Treasury Minister Alf Cannan MHK and guests
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A year in the life of the Financial Services Authority
Sunday, February 16th, 2020
FSA heads under the spotlight before a Tynwald scrutiny committee
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An uncertain future for Ballasalla Post Office
Sunday, February 9th, 2020
Perspective plots a timeline of developments so far - but what will come of the branch?
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An Auditor General on the Isle of Man?
Sunday, February 2nd, 2020
Tynwald's Public Accounts Committee meets two senior figures from the UK
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Children in care, 'corporate parenting' and the Children's Champion
Sunday, January 26th, 2020
The Children's Champion, Tim Baker MHK, has constructed his first annual report, which paints a damning picture for looked after children on the Isle of Man
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The Media Development Fund and governance procedures
Sunday, January 19th, 2020
Tynwald's Public Accounts Committee gets the thoughts of the treasury minister and chief financial officer on the losses of the Media Development Fund, good governance, and current procedures
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Professor Curran's report - initial reactions
Sunday, January 12th, 2020
Following the release of Professor James Curran's report on climate change - the culmination of six months of work from his team - Perspective gets a range of responses to what it has to say
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Professor Curran's report - a look ahead
Sunday, January 5th, 2020
An MHK recently described the examination of Professor James Curran's report on climate change as "probably the most important debate we've had for decades." Perspective looks ahead to its release.
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Syrian refugees on the Isle of Man
Sunday, December 15th, 2019
Garff MHK Daphne Caine tried again to launch a feasibility study, about the prospect of resettling Syrian refugees here, following a petition from Ballakermeen students
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Darryl Hill, Snooker and 'The Cue Zone IOM'
Sunday, December 8th, 2019
Dollin Mercer is joined by ex-professional snooker player Darryl Hill, to speak about his new project - 'the Cue Zone IOM'
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'Gaelg as Fishig: Skeeal my vea' - 'Manx and Physics: the story of my life'
Sunday, December 1st, 2019
The autobiography of Dr Brian Stowell was launched this weekend. Dollin Mercer is joined in the studio by two of his children, and Dr Wendy Mercer, who helped compile and edit his memoirs
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Domestic Abuse on the Isle of Man
Sunday, November 24th, 2019
This week, the Domestic Abuse Bill 2019 faces the consideration of clauses stage in the House of Keys. We look back at the legislative progress so far.
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Her Majesty's Attorney General on the Isle of Man
Sunday, November 17th, 2019
A Tynwald Committee is looking at a range of topics relating to Her Majesty's Attorney General - including the relationship he has between the Government, Governor and Tynwald.
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A programme for Roger Watterson
Sunday, November 10th, 2019
Some tributes and reflections, after we lost one of the Isle of Man's best-known and most respected broadcasters, Roger Watterson
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Perspective on Podcasting
Monday, November 4th, 2019
Perspective on Podcasting
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Should public transport on the Isle of Man be free?
Sunday, October 27th, 2019
Dollin Mercer is joined in the studio by Devon Watson of the Fare Free Campaign
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Curran and Clüsener-Godt - Climate and Biosphere
Sunday, October 20th, 2019
We hear from the chair of government's climate emergency transformation team, and one of the top people at the UNESCO Man and Biosphere Programme
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A Perspective on poverty on the Isle of Man
Sunday, October 13th, 2019
Minister Chris Thomas and MHK Jason Moorhouse join Dollin Mercer.
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Kate Beecroft MHK and the Media Development Fund
Sunday, October 6th, 2019
Thought to have incurred losses of between 26 and 27 million pounds, the Media Development Fund is receiving Tynwald scrutiny
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Queen scallop fishermen and pressure to 'diversify'
Sunday, September 29th, 2019
Government is offering grants to queenie catchers, to encourage fishing for other species. Are the fishermen keen?
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The Best Little Prison in Britain? Some reflections
Sunday, September 29th, 2019
The Isle of Man Prison Governor and representatives of Home Affairs reflect on the ITV series 'The Best Little Prison in Britain?'
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Douglas Promenade works - the effect on local businesses - part two
Sunday, September 22nd, 2019
Department for Enterprise gives evidence to Tynwald committee
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Suicide on the Isle of Man - part two
Sunday, September 15th, 2019
Tynwald's Social Affairs Policy Review Committee continues its examination of suicide on the Isle of Man
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Suicide - a growing problem on the Island?
Sunday, September 8th, 2019
Tynwald's Social Affairs Policy Review Committee continues its examination of suicide on the Isle of Man
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Trade Unionism - some reflections
Sunday, September 1st, 2019
Bernard Moffatt looks back, sharing his thoughts on how the trade union movement has changed on the Isle of Man
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Trade Unionism on the Isle of Man and in the wider world
Sunday, September 1st, 2019
The work, role and presence of trade unions on the Isle of Man and beyond, both past and present
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Results Days Reviews
Tuesday, August 27th, 2019
A look back at the fortnight containing A Level and GCSE results days.