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Former Isle of Man infrastructure minister Tim Baker dies

Tribute has been paid to former of the House of Keys Tim Baker, who has has died at the age of 59 on the Isle of was elected MHK for Ayre and Michael in 2016 and served the constituency until 2021, holding the post of infrastructure minister during his final year in office.A qualified charted accountant, he was also a leading light on the island's table tennis scene for several MHK Rob Callister said he had "embodied warmth, generosity, and good humour" and had left "an indelible mark on all of us". Born in West Yorkshire, Baker attended Castle Rushen High School in the south of the Isle of Man before studying economics at Emmanuel College at Cambridge of politics, Baker was involved in a number of sports, founding the Ramsey Table Tennis Club and serving as chairman of the town's tenpin bowling Isle of Man Table Tennis Association has expressed its "deep sadness" over Baker's death, adding he had died "at home with his family" on 3 July. 'Dear friend' Baker spent the first 25 years of his working life in financial and management leadership roles in the north of returned to work in finance on the island in 2009 and it was more than a decade later that he stepped into his time as an MHK, Baker spent some time at the helm of some major infrastructure projects, including the redevelopment of Douglas was also oversaw part of the developmental stages of the new Liverpool ferry well as his ministerial responsibilities, he also had spells as chairman of Isle of Man Meats and chairman of Manx political career was brought to an end when he failed to secure re-election to the House of Keys at the general election in September said: "His tireless dedication, thoughtful encouragement, and shared laughter during our busiest days showcased his remarkable ability to connect with those around him."The married father of two was a "dear friend and colleague" who would be "deeply missed", he added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.