Two-lane Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Roger Mexico said: Another issue arises from the merger of the Airport with Harbours into a single Ports Division, Did that happen at the time that the head of seaports, Captain Brew - presumably an old sea-dog - retired, and someone in gov. said "Airport? Seaport? they must be the same king of thing" and gave Reynolds the job of running both. Even though she knows nothing about silt and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 19 minutes ago, Two-lane said: Did that happen at the time that the head of seaports, Captain Brew - presumably an old sea-dog - retired, and someone in gov. said "Airport? Seaport? they must be the same king of thing" and gave Reynolds the job of running both. Even though she knows nothing about silt and stuff. I think it was more that they wanted to create another layer of bureaucracy to give those on the top of the pile (including Reynolds) a payrise. I think it's been undone now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 16 hours ago, Two-lane said: "https://gef.im/2022/10/18/arms-length-airport-back-on-the-radar/" "When it was first envisaged, Chief Minister Alf Cannan said he believed it would be possible to save up to £1m a year through going arms-length, that will remain to be seen. " Reynolds said it could save £3M a year if it was run on a "commercial basis" IIRC? That ended well too.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 54 minutes ago, Two-lane said: Did that happen at the time that the head of seaports, Captain Brew - presumably an old sea-dog - retired, and someone in gov. said "Airport? Seaport? they must be the same king of thing" and gave Reynolds the job of running both. Even though she knows nothing about silt and stuff. she knows nothing about airports either other than they line her pockets above her skillset ( if she even has one ) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Two-lane said: Did that happen at the time that the head of seaports, Captain Brew - presumably an old sea-dog - retired, and someone in gov. said "Airport? Seaport? they must be the same king of thing" and gave Reynolds the job of running both. Even though she knows nothing about silt and stuff. The last four words are superfluous ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredtosser Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Plane full of passengers boarded and currently sat on easyjet in Bristol but going nowhere due to IOM staffing per pilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 1:55 PM, Non-Believer said: Reynolds said it could save £3M a year if it was run on a "commercial basis" IIRC? That ended well too.... Phil Gawne was crowing about saving £3 million when he was minister, his term in DOI is turning out to be a very expensive financial disaster , but he is busy rewriting history as a radio journalist now , but still funded by the state 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 22 minutes ago, Omobono said: Phil Gawne was crowing about saving £3 million when he was minister, his term in DOI is turning out to be a very expensive financial disaster , but he is busy rewriting history as a radio journalist now , but still funded by the state He was BBC at lunchtime being interviewed by son on how he helped save the Manx language! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 42 minutes ago, fredtosser said: Plane full of passengers boarded and currently sat on easyjet in Bristol but going nowhere due to IOM staffing per pilot Landing shortly, 45 minutes late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxfisherman Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 46 minutes ago, fredtosser said: Plane full of passengers boarded and currently sat on easyjet in Bristol but going nowhere due to IOM staffing per pilot Bristol Airport is having a very bad day according the The News. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Complete bedlam in the departure lounge. People sat on the floor. Rendezvous lounge closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 24 minutes ago, Banker said: He was BBC at lunchtime being interviewed by son on how he helped save the Manx language! Someone wants to ask how much was paid by government to the Manx language schools , and who were the major recipients , ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 53 minutes ago, Banker said: He was BBC at lunchtime being interviewed by son on how he helped save the Manx language! ...... and ensured the SPCO was bought for a ridiculous amount of taxpayers money ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/doi-refuses-to-reveal-heathrow-contract-costs/ Can't say I believe in the grounds for refusal on this. Possibly just too embarrassing... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 https://www.blueislands.com/news/posts/2022-1/october/blue-islands-exploring-interest-in-isle-of-man-service/ Blue Islands considering direct IOM route to Jersey. Encourage anyone to complete their survey if it is to get anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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