Henderson claims effects are felt worldwide
The so-called grandfather of Tynwald says the Manx Parliament sometimes forgets how widely the effects of its work are felt.
MLC Bill Henderson has sat in the chamber for 23 years.
In 2000 he placed a motion calling on government to compensate Manx residents who had been prisoners of war in Japan during World War II.
£10,000 was given - leading to international media attention and motions in Westminster:
Union says no 'authorised offer' has been made in bus pay dispute
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Vehicle recovery company called out to Braddan Road eight times
Motorists call for either housing developer, DOI, or contractor take responsibility
Red weather warning issued for coastal overtopping
It will come into effect on Tuesday at 2:30pm
Douglas seawall breached
It's as a red warning for overtopping is expected to come into force
Sandwich shop announces expansion in north of the Island
Company had been put up for sale in September