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.
Coast road speed limits during works this week
Drainage work means there'll be temporary speed limits on the coat road between Laxey and Ramsey this week.
Time's running out to race in the MGP
Time's running out if you want to race in next year's Manx Grand Prix.
Ash raises over £13k with marathon challenge
A local man's smashed his target by raising over £13,000 for charity after running nine and a half marathons in a row.
Uncollected tip items to be repaired and reused
Local authorities have teamed up with charity Northern Men in Sheds to launch a scheme which repairs old furniture, tools and appliances.
How many will need their benefits in cash?
An MHK will ask the treasury minister how many people will need to get their benefits in cash if MiCards are axed.
0.25% of Douglas buildings dilapidated, says council
Douglas Council says it has fewer than 40 properties on its blacklist of run-down sites.
MHK to query Liverpool ferry terminal running costs
An MHK wants to know how much it costs to run the Liverpool ferry terminal each year.
Council to sell homes to fund new housing
Douglas Council's planning to sell off empty public housing.
