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.
Warning over beach work in Douglas next week
Douglas Council is asking people to take care on the beach as it shifts sand around from next week.
Racer appeals for return of missing awning
An Island racer has threatened to break fingers after his awning went missing from the Southern 100 paddock.
Charity worker announces Malew election bid
Another candidate has declared their intention to stand in the general election for Arbory, Castletown and Malew.
Woman releases fundraising poetry book
A book of poetry has been published by a local author in aid of cancer charities.
Castletown hosts tin bath racing
There'll be road closures in central Castletown today as the World Tin Bath Championships get underway.
New Deputy High Bailiff needed - could it be you?
Could you be the Island's next Deputy High Bailiff?
Mountain Road closed for skateboarding today
The northern end of the Mountain Road will be shut for much of today.
Peel ready for huge community sale later
Peel will host the Island's biggest jumble sale today.
