Isle of Man Freedom to Flourish

"The Isle of Man is a land of possibility where people and business will find the right environment in which to reach their full potential, whatever they feel that might be."

"Freedom to flourish" is the strategy approved by Tynwald to promote, protect and improve the Isle of Man. It has been developed after extensive research across our community, government, businesses and customers.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Isle of Man
• Manx
• Freedom Flourish

[OwenCutajar]

@manxdan: When I uploaded it 2 years ago, YouTube didn't do HD

[davidrmorrison1955]

What is this video? Who made it?

It's BULLSHIT.

The Isle of Man is a tax haven in the Irish Sea that leeches off the irresponsible 'finance' industry of the UK as the UK banks have organised it so that the IoM simply act as a feed.

The Isle has one of the most regressive taxation systems in the world.

And it's biggest tourist attraction in a festival designed to accelerate global warming.

[MissPennyLess]

FactualTruthProvider, you should get your facts straight before commenting. The Manx FSC authorised the transfer of more than half of KSFIOM's liquid assets UNSECURED to the UK. The IOM therefore had a great deal to do with this situation - without their incompetence depositors would not be in the mess that they have now been in for nearly a year. The Manx Government has failed to accept responsibility.

[iommanxman]

It has the worst Government in the world! They can't organise or do anything properly. The public transport is crap or non-existant. And there is absolutely NOTHING to do if you aged between 12 and 18. This video makes it out to be a cool place....really it's not....

[bacabu30]

@iommanxman What do you disagree with in the video?

[iommanxman]

I was born and live on the Isle of Man and this is crap!!!

[costedmn]

@shootforhoops its not rocket science as to how the IoM makes money to ensure that taxes are low. Generating tax by allowing companies to pay less tax than they would in their normal operating countries despite having little or no relevance to that companies operations otherwise (taking tax from other countries) and also enabling people to pay less tax through offshore investments and companies. The VAT shares been partly reduced and will be looked at again and reduced further shortly.

[jOSullivan3]

@davidrmorrison1955 this may all be true, but it is still by far the most beautiful country on earth.

[Hollandia777]

@shootforhoops Totally agree! Isle of Man reveals an optimal mix any (average!) European could just dream 'bout - wonderful landscape, the sea, English language, mild and refreshing climate, rich culture, good ecology, strong community feeling and.... high standard of living! D

[shootforhoops]

I love the Isle of Man. We do a damn good job and even though we pay less taxes somehow our government manages to survive pretty darn well. People generalise so much about the isle of man, but we are so much more than finance we work hard and it would be nice if people would leave us alone and leave their bitterness somewhere else.

[lozzi47]

I don't care what any of you think. I'll always be proud of my green hills by the sea

[BadGirlOfAutism]

I like to sing this song to the tune of 'The Carnival Is Over' by The Seekers.