#ferries - Manx Radio reports of a political party that says the Island's public could buy shares in the Isle of Man Steam Packet to benefit from government's nationalisation of the company.

The idea has been floated by LibVan as a way of letting the Manx people have a direct stake in the investment, which cost the taxpayer £124 million.

Government bought the company last year from Banco Espirito Santo, and last month Tynwald approved new 'Heads of Terms' for the Sea Services Agreement.

To read more on the story and to listen to LibVan party member, MHK Lawrie Hooper click the link here to the radio's podcast. 

#FerryNews - The Manx public should have the chance to share in the fortunes of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company in the years to come.

That's the view of Ramsey Member of the House of Keys (MHK) Lawrie Hooper, following Tynwald's approval of government's proposal to purchase the ferry operator last Tuesday (15 May).

Mr Hooper speaking on Manx Radio said the public should be given the chance to invest in the company.

To listen to the MHK click here to the radio's audio link.