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A comprehensive round-up of the latest business news covering all sectors within
the Isle of Man’s diverse and dynamic business environment.
HISTORIC ELECTION TAKES
FEMALE REPRESENTATION IN THE
HOUSE OF KEYS TO TEN
After a night of high drama in the House of Keys general election ten women were elected into o ce
– the highest number on record.
he public registered their dissatisfaction Johnston. Hayward.
with the performance of the last Douglas Central: Ann Corlett, Chris
The history making night got o to a dramatic
Tadministration by removing four former Thomas.
start with two women topping the poll in South
ministers – Graham Cregeen, Tim Baker, Ray Douglas East: Joney Faragher, Claire
Douglas where Manx Labour party member
Harmer and Geo rey Boot. Barber.
Sarah Maltby topped the poll by just two votes
Douglas South: Sarah Maltby, Clair
The new Keys is: from Claire Christian.
Christian.
Middle: Jane Poole Wilson, Stu Peters.
Douglas North: David Ashford, John The changes mean there are also now two
Ramsey: Lawrie Hooper, Dr. Alex
Wannenburgh vacancies in the Legislative Council, after Jane
Allinson.
Gar : Daphne Caine, Andrew Smith. Poole-Wilson and Kate Lord-Brennan won seats
Arbory Castletown and Malew: Jason
Onchan: Rob Callister, Julie Edge. in the House of Keys.
Moorhouse, Tim Glover.
Rushen: Juan Watterson, Dr Michelle
Ayre and Michael: Alfred Cannan, Tim
CABINET OFFICE WELCOMES
ELECTION OBSERVATION FINDINGS
‘Scope for improvement in some areas’
he Cabinet O ce has welcomed the Peter Boxer Executive Director of Crown and
initial fi ndings of the election observation External Relations said: ‘Ensuring that elections
Tmission conducted by the Commonwealth The preliminary are properly administered is vital in maintaining
Parliamentary Association British Islands and statement said the the public’s confi dence in the democratic
Mediterranean Region (CPA BIMR). process and in protecting the Island’s reputation.
Isle of Man had
The independent mission team has published The independent and expert scrutiny of the
its preliminary statement after observing ‘delivered a well- CPA provides an opportunity to benchmark our
preparations for the 2021 House of Keys General administered and system against international standards and best
Election and the proceedings on polling day. practice. We welcome the CPA’s preliminary
competitive election’ statement and wish to thank all those who
CPA members attended polling stations contributed to the successful delivery of this
and count venues across the Island’s 12 one. Sta coordinating the technology supporting year’s election, especially the deputy returning
constituencies, and gathered evidence from o cers and their teams.’
the online process reported no errors or failures
a range of key stakeholders, including deputy of the system during polling day”.
returning o cers, candidates, voters and election Frank Carolan Head of the Crown and Elections
o cials. The Cabinet O ce is already carrying out its own Team at the Cabinet O ce added: ‘Overall, we
analysis of the processes involved in delivering were pleased with how the election process
The preliminary statement said the Isle of the 2021 General Election, which was the fi rst to went. We are committed to delivering the best
Man had ‘delivered a well-administered and be conducted under modernised legislation. process possible and are aware that there is
competitive election’. scope for some improvements in a number
The CPA’s interim fi ndings, together with the
It commented on the successful introduction of areas. A key focus of our review will be
recommendations in its fi nal report, will be taken
of the Voting App utilised in the Douglas South into account as part of this post-election review. accessibility. We were broadly happy with the
constituency. “The project appears to have venues that we used this year that o ered better
been a success, based on the Mission’s polling An Isle of Man Electoral Commission will also be accessibility and convenience to many voters.
day observations. The system was easy to use appointed for the fi rst time to look at constituency There will inevitably be areas where we can
for sta and numerous voters attended polling boundaries and other election issues as directed continue to improve in this regard to make our
stations that were not their originally designated by Tynwald. elections as open and inclusive as possible.’
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