Enterprise minister Laurence Skelly says he won’t be standing in the election – because he plans to stand for President of Tynwald.
He’s issues a statement today ruling himself out of the election in September after being a Rushen MHK for the last decade.
He says he never planned to become a career politician and feels privileged to have served in the House of Keys.
But Mr Skelly also revealed he’s agreed to put his name forward in July for the president’s job currently held by Steve Rodan.
Business needed for Peel coffee shop's 'new chapter'
A coffee shop in Peel says it's looking for a business to share its premises.
Regulator freezes gas prices
The Island's utilities regulator says there'll be no gas price rise next month.
Billionaire says Island's his favourite place on earth
Billionaire businessman Jim Mellon says he has not plans to retire, but expects to keep working until the day he dies.
Planners aren't influenced by advertising, says Cannan
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says he's confident planning officials aren't swayed by advertising.
Commissioner to resign over Laxey sewage plans
A Garff commissioner says he'll resign after the board backed new sewage proposals for the area.
Santa Dash this lunchtime!
Hundreds of Santas will be gathering in Douglas this lunchtime for an annual race.
New Dominos branch looking for workers
With less than a week until it opens, Ramsey's newest pizza parlour is advertising for staff.
Part of TT course to close for this afternoon
Part of the TT course will be closed for two hours later this afternoon.
