Whilst the Island is facing difficult times it also has an opportunity to move forward which it must take
That's the belief of Richard Ronan, a candidate standing in Castletown this September.
Speaking on Manx Radio, the 48 year-old builder and former Castletown commissioner says he would like to see a change in the local authority system and how government works.
He says the Island can't afford to dwell on the past.
Tynwald rejects proposed referendum on the Island’s net-zero policy after extensive debate
Island to maintain its current policy approach
Are Manx people happy?
Government publishes Social Attitudes Survey
Tonight's Heysham sailing cancelled
Overnight return service also called off due to forecast poor weather
Plans to progress waste disposal facility near Ronaldsway outlined
The proposals are currently on display at Malew Commissioners
Emergency Road closure to remove dangerous tree
Teams on site in Billown Dip