The President of Tynwald is currently representing the Isle of Man at a conference in Australia.
The 26th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth is taking place until January 6 and is hosted by the Australian Parliament in Canberra.
Laurence Skelly MLC has joined delegates from 42 Commonwealth countries, and is supported by the Clerk of Tynwald, Jonathan King.
The event aims to promote understanding of parliamentary democracy and develop parliamentary institutions.
Emergency repairs to close Port St Mary road
A busy road in Port St Mary will close next week for emergency electrical repairs.
Commissioners host 20mph drop-in
A commissioners' board in the south of the Island says it wants to hear your views on proposed 20mph zones.
Tractor run heads north
Festive tractors will be taking to the Island's roads again this evening.
House plan to restore Foxdale Deads
A developer says he's hoping to restore and reclaim contaminated land in Foxdale with plans for a new home.
Douglas to sign Friendship Agreement with Dublin
Douglas Council says it'll ask councillors to formally approve a new friendship agreement with Ireland's capital city.
Ramsey hosts postponed fireworks display
Ramsey's fireworks display will get underway this evening.
Tractor run takes to roads this evening
The Island's annual festive tractor run gets underway later.
Port Erin hosts lights switch-on
Port Erin will be the next town to light up for Christmas this afternoon.
