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NEWS AND BLOGS
From culture to criminal justice, parliamentary reform to housing, through Reayrtys we'll be working to publish regular blogs to explain the big issues facing the Isle of Man right now.
Dec 13, 20243 min read
A local authority, for local people
Despite what many may assume, your local commissioner does not exercise any authority over road repair, the police, healthcare or schools
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Dec 6, 20242 min read
New External Relations director appointed - good news for the Isle of Man, but lots to get on with
The Isle of Man Government has announced it's appointed a new Executive Director to lead its External Relations. This news is certainly...
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Nov 24, 20241 min read
The Value of Diaspora Engagement: New policy review launched by Reayrtys
How can connecting with Manxies abroad help to deliver on the Island plan? Our new report looks at the value of diaspora engagement.
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Nov 15, 202416 min read
Constitutional Conundrums: Our thoughts on Tynwald's new report on the constitution
Ahead of next week's Tynwald, we take a look at the CLAJ's new report into the constitution, Manx autonomy and self determination
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Nov 7, 20243 min read
Was the Board System better? Addressing the Democratic Disconnect
In our new guest blog, seasoned commentator Alistair Ramsay takes a trip down memory lane to look at whether the board system was better.
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Oct 28, 20244 min read
The challenges of relying on a shuffled deck
As Tynwald braces for an unprecedented vote, Nick Hawkes looks at whether the current Ministerial system is fit for purpose.
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Oct 13, 20244 min read
Failt Erriu to the new Reayrtys newsletter...
Failt erriu ooilley gys yn screeuyn naight noa Reayrtys - Mee Jerrey Fouyir, 2024 // Welcome everyone to Reayrtys' October newsletter....
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Sep 22, 20243 min read
How Reayrtys is helping connect Manx businesses & Government to a dynamic, new economic bloc
Business leaders, innovators, and policy-makers from across the Celtic nations met in Brittany this Summer. Reayrtys has been working...
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Aug 28, 20243 min read
King Gaming scandal highlights deeper, strategic issues for the Isle of Man
For Reaytrys the King Gaming scandal highlights deeper issues for the Isle of Man
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Jul 10, 20244 min read
Is Rachel’s Silver Hammer coming for Crown Dependencies’ piggybanks?
With expectations among the Crown Dependencies that the UK's new Labour Government has offshore tax centres in their sights, we asked...
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May 8, 20242 min read
What's a second chamber for anyway?
In today's guest blog, Professor Peter Edge takes a quick look at the history of second chambers around the world...
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May 1, 20247 min read
Trade, Training and General Entrustment - assessing the Justice Committee's latest report
Last month the UK’s Justice Committee published their second report into the ‘Constitutional Relationship with the Crown Dependencies.
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Apr 28, 20243 min read
How does LegCo stack up? Professor Peter Edge and Reayrtys partner for an evening of constitutional conversations
On Friday 24 May, Manx constitutional expert Professor Peter Edge and Reayrtys will partner for an evening at Douglas City Hall.
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Feb 2, 20242 min read
A new era in Manx-Irish relations? When the President of Tynwald met the President of Ireland
It is a wonderful sight to see the President of Tynwald, the Hon. Laurence Skelly, meeting with the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins
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Dec 19, 20232 min read
Nollick Ghennal from Reayrtys - an end of year review
It’s been an exciting and busy 2023 for us, so as Christmas approaches we thought we'd wish a Nollick Ghennal as Blein Vie Noa diuish...
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Nov 27, 20234 min read
Tynwald motion submitted calling for extension of Isle of Man's maritime rights
Guest post by Paul Craine MLC A Tynwald petition will be discussed and voted on next month which asks Tynwald to adopt as policy that the...
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Nov 7, 20232 min read
What's your pozish on the Bish?
Following the introduction of a Bill which seeks to remove the Bishop's vote, we're conducting a survey to gauge public interest and support
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Nov 3, 20234 min read
What’s in a name?
Is the Isle of Man a country? And does it matter what we're called?
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Oct 16, 20234 min read
Adrift in international waters: Where's the Isle of Man's international relations strategy?
Mike O’Sullivan is a smart guy. Originally an economics academic at Oxford and Princeton, he has most recently been the Chief Investment...
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Oct 9, 20234 min read
Does it matter who is on the money?
For the first time in a long time, Manx money looks to be getting a refresh. After decades of putting off purchasing a new portrait of...
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Sep 14, 20234 min read
The Value of a Manx Education
In today's blog, (former young person) Nick Hawkes asks whether the education system could be doing more to solve the youth engagement...
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May 31, 20238 min read
Dealing with the Bishop in the room
The role of the Lord Bishop is a contentious topic in Tynwald and has been the source of much debate for hundreds of years. For some, the...
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May 26, 20234 min read
Making Manx elections better
Voting is great. We know that we might sound lame for saying it but we’re big fans of the democratic process (what do you expect we’re...
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May 25, 20239 min read
Lobsters and Legislation: A look at the Chief Minister's UK Justice Committee Visit
This week saw Chief Minister, Hon. Alfred Cannan MHK visit London to speak to the UK’s House of Commons Justice Select Committee along...
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May 2, 20234 min read
Reayrtys gives evidence to Tynwald Constitution, Legal Affairs and Justice Committee
On Monday 17th April, Reayrtys Co-founders, Simon Collister and Nick Hawkes appeared in Tynwald to provide oral evidence to its...
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