Prospective politicians must concentrate on national issues if the Isle of Man is to prosper over the next five years:
That's the message from the Chief Minister who says the Island needs to elect 24 people who can react to problems beyond our shores - particularly in light of Brexit.
The Isle of Man's General Election will take place in September - candidates have until August 24th to declare.
Allan Bell says there will be a number of 'difficult issues' within the next five year term:
Police dealing with a major incident in Ramsey
Police have confirmed they're currently dealing with a serious incident in Ramsey.
Wet weather cancels tonight's practice session
The Clerk of the Course has confirmed this evening's qualifying session has been cancelled.
Qualifying session could still run thanks to improved weather
An improving weather situation means there's a chance this evenings practice sessions will still 'get away'.
Police appeal for tram station damage witnesses
Police are investigating after someone damaged fencing at Laxey's tram station.
Party 'appalled' over minister's refusal to reveal school validation cost
Chair of the Liberal Vannin Party Paul Weatherall says the organisation is appalled after Education Minister Daphne Caine refused to answer a question about the cost of school validations.
Police issue pic of man they'd like to contact
Police are asking for your help identifying a man they'd like to speak to.
Weather throws tonight's TT practice into doubt
TT organisers say it's not looking promising for this evening's practice session.
'Can't park there mate', DOI tells Douglas prom campervans
The Department of Infrastructure is ordering TT campervans not to camp overnight on Douglas Promenade.
