It always strikes me as madness the amount of miles food travels. Especially with so much volatility in food chains. The Manx government is a bit like Tesco. They talk about the community. However, they don’t know what the word means. Astonishingly duplicitous.
Commissioner’s Update – Six-Month Review
As I approach six months in post, I must raise a concern that speaks to the heart of our responsibilities: I have not received a single set of minutes from any of the committees of which Patrick is a member. This absence of documentation makes it difficult to hold fellow commissioners or boards to account, and undermines the principles of transparency and good governance to which we are all committed.
Regarding the Western Amenity site, I must also note:
I do not have confidence in the current management or the financial deficit associated with the site going forward, and believe it should be returned to the Department of Infrastructure. We are doing a great disservice to the people of the west.
Today, I have formally requested the following standing orders:
– Empty Properties and Rates
– Review of Past Maladministration Reports
I trust these reports will be made available without delay, as their contents are likely to be instructive. Should this matter remain unresolved, we may need to consider referring it to the Information Commissioner.
Thank you for your attention.
Taxes and America
A quote from Lynn Alden
“With import prices (which are measured pre-tariff) not going down, it means the majority of the new taxes are being paid by a combination of American consumers and American businesses. It can still negatively affect foreign exporters, though, in the form of reduced volumes as overall economic growth decreases.”
Naturally this refers to America and tariffs. Discuss.
Bring new meaning and change to culture.
Bring new meaning and change to culture.
There’s so much to comment on when it comes to retail. The most important question is: why is it declining? Without getting too philosophical—since “less” could be seen as reduced consumption, which might be a good thing—another reason is that in the UK, people seem to care less. The experience has become meaningless and impersonal.
Not so in Japan. Shop after shop where people are passionate about what they sell. No massive chains—just intimate, curated experiences. How long will it take for us to catch up?
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