Election Special: Garff candidates talk business

The Isle of Man’s General Election takes place on September 22nd – one of the hot topics ahead of the vote is the state of the Island’s economy.

In the Business News today we’ll hear the thoughts of the candidates standing in the constituency of Garff.

First up is Andrew Barton – he’s hoping to take one of the two seats available in the constituency and says government needs to up its game to help local business:

Daphne Caine is the only woman standing in Garff – she says she’s seen firsthand how the money has dried up:

Businessman Nigel Dobson is hoping to be elected to represent the constituency in the House of Keys – he says work needs to be done to boost the economy despite the positive unemployment rate:

Martyn Perkins is vying for one of the two seats available – he says the next administration should have one top priority:

Candidate Andrew Smith says he believes the new politicians have to have a real understanding of what’s gone on before: