The countdown is on...

Tuesday, 17 August 2021 07:12

By Ariane Barua

The Island will have a new Chief Minister in just under two months' time.

The island's new chief will be elected on 12 October.

The House of Keys was dissolved last week and during this time there are no MHKs, although the Council of Ministers will continue its duties.

This year's General Election takes place on Thursday, September 23.

The First Deemster will swear in Members of the House of Keys on Tuesday, September 28.

Then, the House of Keys will sit on Tuesday, October 12 to elect a new Chief Minister.

The first sitting of Tynwald will take place a week later - Tuesday, October 19.

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