A national two-minute silence in remembrance of all those who have died in the service of their country will be observed in the Isle of Man at 11am on Remembrance Sunday, November 8, and again on November 11, to commemorate Armistice Day.
The government is asking the public to observe each silence and drivers who want to participate are asked to stop safely and to turn off their engines.
The National Service of Remembrance will be held at the Royal Chapel of St John’s at 3pm on Remembrance Sunday. Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer and Chief Minister Chris Thomas will lay wreaths at the National War Memorial following the service.
Members of the public are invited to attend the service and are asked to be seated in the Church no later than 2.45pm.
The Douglas Service of Remembrance will start on November 8 at 9.20am with a parade from Market Hill, moving through the city towards St Thomas’ Church, for a service starting at 10am.
At its conclusion, the parade will head to the War Memorial in time for the two minutes’ silence at 11am, followed by a laying of wreaths.
Meanwhile, President of Tynwald Juan Watterson will represent the Isle of Man in London at the UK National Service of Remembrance on Sunday. He will lay a wreath at the Cenotaph in Whitehall in the presence of King Charles.
On Armistice Day at 11am, the Chief Minister will lay a wreath at Central Government Office, with ministers present.