lhooperiom – Member of the House of Keys for Ramsey, Leader of the Liberal Vannin Party – Thoughts and views on Isle of Man Politics
Today's surprise resignation was possibly the biggest shock of the current administration. Ok, perhaps that's a bit strong after the scandal in the Department of Health that led to the resignation of Minister Anderson. Oh, and the ultra vires loans to the Sefton Group from the Department of Economic Development that led to the resignation… Continue reading Robertshaw Resigns
Since the initial announcement that Ramsey Post Office was going to be "relocated" out of the Courthouse, Ramsey Town Commissioners have been fighting to save the branch. Whilst the preferred outcome would be for the Isle of Man Post Office to rethink its decision to close the Ramsey Courthouse branch, we know that according to… Continue reading Ramsey Post Office – A Glimmer of Hope?
On Friday the Department of Health and Social Care announced a 5% rent hike for tenants in public sector housing. As a local authority Ramsey Town Commissioners had (along with some other authorities) recommended a freeze on public sector rents this year, until an appropriate form of means testing was introduced to make sure that… Continue reading Rent increases in public sector housing
A copy of a recent Post Office Newsletter has come anonymously to my attention which throws into question some of the statements made by the Post Office Chairman (Mr Graham Cregeen) at the public meeting in Ramsey last Wednesday (26th November). At the public meeting Mr Cregeen clearly stated that he was not aware of… Continue reading Post Office – Time for some honesty?
LibVan Press Release 28 November 2014 A Strong, Well Regulated Business Community is the Answer On Tuesday, Mr Teare was asked a series of questions from duly elected Members and his responses to each were petulant one word replies. When asked to explain his arrogance he did so by labelling LibVan as "anti-business". He could… Continue reading A Strong, Well Regulated Business Community is the Answer
Lawrie Hooper MHK 