Interviews
Callister says sea terminal looks “tired”
Review of facilities to happen over winter months
The man with political responsibility for the Island’s ports has described the sea terminal as looking “tired”.
Onchan MHK Rob Callister toured the airport and the sea terminal earlier this week to assess what visitors to the Island see on arrival.
He believes passengers deserve a better experience when they step off the ferry:
Source: Manx Radio
Manx economy needs TT 2021 to go ahead, says MHK
Covid-19 headache for tourism sector to continue
An MHK believes another cancellation of the TT next year would be a big hit to the Manx economy and the event itself.
Onchan MHK Rob Callister has political responsibility for motorsport and admits the Covid-19 pandemic means planning with any degree of certainty is very difficult.
Source: Manx Radio
MHK believes peer pressure a cause of anti-social behaviour
Callister believes number taking part is small but a nuisance
An Onchan MHK believes peer pressure within a group of youngsters is one of the drivers behind the recent spate of antisocial behaviour.
Rob Callister says other factors include drink, drugs, poor education and family issues.
He believes the number taking part in such activities is small, but the nuisance they can cause is high.
Mr Callister has been told about members of a group being challenged to carry out tasks, with serious consequences if they fail or refuse to do so:
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Callister calls on all politicians to deal with issues
Callister calls on all politicians to deal with issues
Recent incidents of public disorder over the summer holiday fall outside the responsibilities of the government children’s champion.
Onchan MHK Rob Callister says the role is to look after the interests of youngsters in care and the vulnerable.
However, he believes it’s the responsibility of all political representatives to help deal with the issues.
Mr Callister has some insight into the root causes behind anti-social behaviour:
Source: Manx Radio
Department of Infrastructure: replacement political member
Department of Infrastructure: replacement political member. Onchan MHK Rob Callister explains to Paul Moulton his reasons for taking up his third department posting by joining DOI, with responsibilities for the ports and waste management.
Mannin Line LIVE: The New Children’s Champion
Mannin Line LIVE: Wed 24th June – Rob Callister MHK, The New Children’s Champion