Friday 29 March 2024
 6.4°C   S Moderate Breeze
Ocean Kinetics - The Engineering Experts

Letters / Let Karibuni live!

It’s not only the scrumptious variety of wraps and quick lunches available nor believably the best Latté served north of Hadrian’s Wall that makes Karibuni so special.

It’s the fact that, as a customer standing in front of a cosy counter waiting to be served and to pay for an order, that Karibuni becomes much, much more! It is a wonderfully rare moment of interacting with a healthy Shetland community who proudly lifts one of its citizens forwards to, not only serve you, but to interact with you!

All too commonly, councils rapidly and short-sightedly decide on budget cutbacks that centre on three citizen groups; youth and education, pensioners and the less advantageous or special needs.

All three groups, not having a strong forum of influence, are easily and with minimum resistance placed into a category of lower status within the community in comparison to working, taxpaying and eligible voters who can speak for themselves.

The less advantageous don’t count! They are not to be heard! They are not to be seen!

With this situation, the dark risk of a backwards community is advertised and that a community divides its citizens into different and unfair levels of status. How will tourists, visitors and potential immigrants or investors react to establishing themselves in such a community?

So, let Karibuni live! No, let it flourish and become stronger! Show to the Shetland community and to outsiders that Shetland is determined that less advantageous citizens are welcomed, appreciated and taken seriously and that, as a healthy interacting community, Shetland is equally reliant and confident with all of her citizens.

Tim Senften
Lerwick

Become a supporter of Shetland News

Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.

Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.

Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has  over 600 supporters  who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.

Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -

  • Bring you the headlines as they happen;
  • Stay editorially independent;
  • Give a voice to the community;
  • Grow site traffic further;
  • Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.

If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.

Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.

 
Categories

Newsletters

Subscribe to a selection of different newsletters from Shetland News, varying from breaking news delivered on the minute, to a weekly round-up of the opinion posts. All delivered straight to your inbox.

Daily Briefing Newsletter Weekly Highlights Newsletter Opinion Newsletter Life in Shetland Newsletter

JavaScript Required

We're sorry, but Shetland News isn't fully functional without JavaScript enabled.
Head over to the help page for instructions on how to enable JavaScript on your browser.

Your Privacy

We use cookies on our site to improve your experience.
By using our service, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Browser is out-of-date

Shetland News isn't fully functional with this version of .
Head over to the help page for instructions on updating your browser for more security, improved speed and the best overall experience on this site.

Interested in Notifications?

Get notifications from Shetland News for important and breaking news.
You can unsubscribe at any time.

Become a supporter of Shetland News

We're committed to ensuring everyone has equitable access to impartial, open and quality local journalism that benefits all residents.

By supporting Shetland News, you play a vital role in ensuring we remain a pivotal resource in supporting the community.

Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.