Should the Isle of Man Government continue to subsidise Manx Radio?


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Manx Radio has recorded a loss this year and are staing that they will not be able to offer the same level of service in the future.  Read the full story here

Isn't it fair though that Manx Radio starts operate in an open market the way the other radio stations do?  Even if this does mean change.

Can anyone explain to me why the Isle of Man Government continues to bail out Manx Radio with subsidies?

Perhaps in days gone by there was a reason for a ‘national’ radio – but with less and less people regularly listening surely those days are gone.  And of course there are 2 other island radio stations 3FM and Energy who are in operation without such a subsidy.

What do you think?

 

Lynne & Christopher

your thebestof team - Isle of Man

 


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Christopher and Lynne G Joined: November 2008     Blog Posts: 336
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We enjoy getting out and about and meeting people and feel very much part of the local community of the Isle of Man. The people warm and friendly and the pace of life is more laid back than across - it suits us just fine!

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JANE H 17 October 2011
No it should give the steam packet a subsidy so we can get cheaper fares ! report abuse...
Christopher and Lynne G 18 October 2011
Good point Jane. We loose out all round with the high fares to the island. Why can't we do what the Shetlands do and subsidise fares - the boost to tourism would be tremendous! report abuse...
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