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.
Almost 38,000 passengers used ferry services to travel to Island during TT
Figure down just over 1,500 compared to 2025
Decision over Peel telegraph poles "should still stand", says minister
Clare Barber faces questions over member's decision to overrule planning committee
Inflation rate unchanged in May
Consumer Prices Index remains at 4.9%
Carers: 'They are often the quiet heroes of our Island'
It's believed there are around 1,000 young carers on the Island
Hooper: 'Time to bite the bullet and build new hospital'
MHK says government should be planning replacement for RDCH