Diane Kelsey MLC has been appointed the Isle of Man government's Armed Forces Champion.
The politician will encourage recognition and support for men and women, who serve or have served in the British Armed Forces.
Mrs Kelsey spent 23 years as an Engineer Officer with the Royal Air Force and will be taking over from Juan Watterson after 10 years in the position.
Mr Watterson will continue his duties as Honorary Colonel of the Island's Army Cadet Force.
Gales cancel two ferries, delay another
Two ferry sailings have been called off and one rescheduled this weekend.
Emergency services career event on Saturday
There's a chance to find out more about careers in the emergency services tomorrow.
Southern pool closed after technical hitch
An Island swimming pool says it'll close after a technical problem today.
Manhole work in Santon means traffic lights over weekend
The Department of Infrastructure says there'll be temporary traffic light on the New Castletown Road over the weekend.
25 bus services planned for Sunday, says Bus Vannin
Bus Vannin says it's hoping to operate 25 services on Sunday.
Temporary speed limits from March to prep for TT
From next month there'll be a series of temporary speed limits around the TT course for roadworks preparing for the races.
34 bus services planned for Saturday
Bus Vannin has announced the list of services that will run tomorrow - the eighth day of strike action.
Union accuses DOI of silence during dispute
The Island's Trades Union Council has hit out at government on day seven of the bus strike.
