Monday, 19 March 2018 23:26
PAG
Public Meeting
'Meeting the Health Challenge'
a presentation by
Hon David Ashford MHK
Minister for the Dept Health & Social Care
Monday 26th March 2018 at 7:30pm
Manx Legion Club, Market Hill, Douglas
Last Updated on Thursday, 29 March 2018 20:59
Sunday, 18 February 2018 22:00
PAG
Positive Action Group event
The 2018 Manx budget explained
A presentation by Hon Alf Cannan MHK, Minister for the Treasury
Monday 26th February 2018 at 7:30pm
Manx Legion Club, Market Hill, Douglas
The event is free and open to all
Last Updated on Sunday, 18 February 2018 22:35
Sunday, 19 November 2017 20:31
PAG
PAG public meeting
Cruising Cash Cows? Perceptions and Misperceptions
a presentation by Dr Ross Klein
Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Monday 27th November 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
Manx Legion Club, Douglas
The event is free and open to all
We are now used to seeing small cruise ships moored in Douglas Bay.
The Government is considering a proposal to build a £60 million deep water terminal to receive the latest generation of cruise liners. These vessels hold up to 5000 passengers. On the face of it this would seem to be good for our economy. But there are always two sides to a story. What might the full impact be on the Isle of Man? That's what Positive Action Group (PAG) will debate at its November public meeting.
Last Updated on Monday, 20 November 2017 15:44
Sunday, 19 November 2017 15:24
Mark Solly
 I sincerely hope that Members of Tynwald will shortly adopt a New Year's Resolution to the effect that they 'resolve to cease the introduction of major changes to the Income Tax Acts by means of Temporary Taxation Orders.'
The introduction, amendment or repeal of provisions relating to income tax in the Isle of Man are generally accepted as being matters for primary legislation. The enactment of primary legislation is, of course, usually the subject of an elaborate and rigorous process involving the drafting, printing and publication of a Bill, followed by three readings, including a detailed examination of clauses, in the House of Keys, the same in the Legislative Council, signature by Members of Tynwald and finally the grant of Royal Assent. The wording of primary legislation should be clear and unambiguous. It should not be open to interpretation and reinterpretation to suit the whims of the bureaucracy which operates it.
However, while income tax continues to be generally accepted as being a matter for primary legislation in the Island, the usual processes leading to its introduction, amendment or repeal are now easily circumvented by means of Temporary Taxation Orders. Such an Order is likely to be drafted behind closed doors in the Treasury and, in all probability, reviewed by the Attorney General. The Order is then presented to Tynwald for approval. (The Members of Tynwald may have already been briefed in private by interested parties). The Order cannot be amended. Members are simply invited to vote for it or against it, If, as expected, the Members vote for the Order, its provisions become a part of the primary law.
Last Updated on Sunday, 19 November 2017 21:31
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Wednesday, 01 November 2017 10:22
PAG
IoM Premiere for new film on offshore Finance industry
'The Spider's Web – Britain's Second Empire'
(documentary)
Manx Museum Theatre, Kingswood Grove, Douglas
Monday 13 November 2017
Two screenings: 6.00pm and 7.45pm.
Admission free - All welcome
Positive Action Group (PAG) is screening a new documentary telling how Britain transformed itself from an imperial to a financial power through a global network of offshore jurisdictions.
'The Spider's Web – Britain's Second Empire' will be shown at the Manx Museum Theatre on Monday 13 November, with screenings at both 6.00pm and 7.45pm. Admission is free - All welcome
This recently-released film throws light on how bankers, lawyers and accountants set up a web of offshore secrecy jurisdictions which captured wealth from across the globe and funnelled it into the City of London. It argues that real power lies not in our democratic institutions but rather in the hands of the wealthy and influential few.
Roger Tomlinson of PAG comments - "PAG is pleased to give an Isle of Man premiere for this timely film. It will clearly be controversial here but we feel the issues it airs are relevant to the Island and deserving of debate. We hope to welcome the public at both screenings. The early screening offers a chance to come straight from work. Just turn up.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 November 2017 10:35
Sunday, 29 October 2017 20:00
Allan Norman
 Proposals have been put forward for a Single Resident Record for the Isle of Man.
This paper reviews some of the issues arising, for the purposes of informing the consultation and debates about the proposals. In particular, this paper focuses upon the risks and dangers that are associated with a Single Resident Record. That is not because there are no potential advantages or benefits. Rather, it is because advantages and benefits will be put forward by those proposing the database in any event; it is the disadvantages and dangers that run the risk of being overlooked.
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Monday, 30 October 2017 18:56
Steve Burrows
Tristram Llewellyn Jones and Steve Burrows presentations attached:
Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 November 2017 22:09
Monday, 16 October 2017 17:27
PAG
Public Meeting
Government's 'Big Brother' Database.
Do we need it?
Dan Davies - Director of Change and Reform, IOM Government
Steve Burrows - Entrepreneur, Chartered IT Professional
Tristram Llewellyn Jones - Civil Liberties Campaigner
7:30 p.m. Monday 30th October 2017
Manx Legion Club, Market Hill, Douglas
The event is free and open to all
Last Updated on Monday, 16 October 2017 22:37
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Health Presentation by David Ashford, Minister DHSC - March 2018
