Final Tynwald Day for President Cringle

Tue, 05 Jul 2011

Noel Cringle

The Tynwald Day Ceremony is underway in St John's this morning.

It will be the last Tynwald Day for President Noel Cringle, who has announced his retirement ahead of next week's presidential election.

He says he'll miss various aspects of the role [play clip]

One of those who has shown an interest in taking over the job of President is current Speaker of the House of Keys Steve Rodan.

Mr Rodan says the Tynwald Day ceremony is something everyone should witness at least once [play clip]