Mr Skelly won 20 votes while Juan Watterson got only 12.
The Manx parliament of Tynwald has elected a new president.
Laurence Skelly won 20 votes this morning against Juan Watterson who only got 12.
The election followed the retirement of Steve Rodan- currently the longest standing member of the Manx parliament, bringing an end to a 26-year political career.
TT hub opens tomorrow
TT organisers say fans will be able to visit the racing hub in Douglas tomorrow.
Man had cannabis and pregabalin
Police caught a man hiding behind a pillar after he fled from a property while carrying drugs.
Even supercar licence plates need to be legal!
The Roads Policing Unit is reminding people to make sure their licence plates are legal – after stopping a visiting supercar yesterday.
TT fans warned away from paddock
TT organisers are reminding people not to visit the race site today.
Motorsport coins to be released this year
The history of motorsports on the Island will be commemorated in a set of new 50p coins.
Don't fall victim to TT thieves
Police are warning the expected 50,000 or so TT visitors not to fall victim to opportunist thieves.
Peel woman admits assaulting police
A Peel woman has admitted assaulting an officer at police headquarters.
'Ead Shearin' in Andreas today
One of the Island's biggest sporting events gets under way this morning.
