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.
Watch film about Island mine defuser in Ukraine
A Manx man who defuses landmines in Ukraine is the focus of a new online documentary.
Card game features Island's feathered menaces!
There's a chance to fight seagulls for chips this Christmas - and you don't have to go to Peel beach!
Airport passenger figures up by one per cent
Ronaldsway airport says the number of passengers using the airport is up almost one per cent this year.
Huge drop in safety incidents at hospital
Safety incidents at Noble's Hospital have fallen by almost a third in just 12 months, according to the Island's health minister.
£14 million owed in student loans, says government
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says more than £14 million is owed to the government in outstanding student loans.
£250k needed for Onchan street lights
Onchan commissioners say they want to borrow £250,000 to improve street lighting in the village.
Island homebuilder could be wound up
A court hearing next month will decide the fate of one of the Island's biggest developers.
Yellow weather warning issued for Sunday
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Sunday.
