Media

Summary

The request sought the total amount of money paid by the Isle of Man Treasury to specific media organizations since the March 2020 state of emergency. The Treasury disclosed full payment details for the period between March 16 and November 26, 2020, revealing significant funding for Manx Radio and Mannin Media while others received nothing.

Key Facts

• The Treasury made payments to media organizations between March 16 and November 26, 2020.
• Manx Radio received the largest payment of £1,147,252.96, covering subvention and minor capital works.
• Mannin Media received £28,104.24 during the specified period.
• Isle of Man Newspapers received a payment of £3,039.50.
• 3FM, Energy FM, and Gef the Mongoose received £0.00 in payments.

Data Disclosed

• 16 March 2020
• 26 November 2020
• £1,147,252.96
• £0.00
• £3,039.50
• £28,104.24
• 2020-2021 Isle of Man Government Budget
• 1565973

Original Request

Further to the media briefing on November 19 2020, I seek the public of the total amount of money the Treasury has paid to each media organisation [specifically Manx Radio, 3FM, Energy FM, Isle of Man Newspapers, Gef the Mongoose and Mannin Media] in the Isle of Man since the first declaration of a state of emergency in March 2020.