Change needed to take back control
In the latest edition of Sheeks Aboot Shetland hosts Pete Bevington and Jane Moncrieff discuss the implications of the outcome of Saturday’s energy convention which was organised by the Shetland Association of Community Councils (ASCC)
In this ViewPoint contribution Shetland MSP Hannah Mary Goodlad explains why she will attend Saturday’s Energy Convention as an elected representative but not as a government minister
- Search is on for next junior jarl
- More praise for journalist Jen Stout
- Lower Voe oil spill
- Child benefit deadline for children in education
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Shetland Fishermen’s Association executive officer Sheila Keith responds to Scottish Government minister for agriculture, marine and the islands Jim Fairlie’s comments on the forthcoming consultation on new management measures for existing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Kira Spofforth has opened about her battle with the painful condition and says ‘being able to advocate for yourself is so important’
Topics of home and identity are highlighted in Hannah Parker’s Mareel exhibition ‘The distance from Shetland to Australia and back’
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In this ViewPoint contribution, Scotland’s fishing minister Jim Fairlie urges everyone with a stake to participate in the latest consultation on new management measures for existing marine protected areas (MPAs). He insists that the government has learned from the ill-fated HMPA consultation and adds that this is about “having a conversation” and work as partners.
Young sail trainee Beenie-Ann Wood reflects on a special adventure aboard Swan this summer
Habitat management and lack of disturbance seen as key factors for breeding success
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What’s On this August at Shetland Arts
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Plenty happening at Business Gateway Shetland this autumn
Reviewer Pete Bevington hopes this unlikely mix of continents and countries returns again
Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 16 – with chair of Tingwall, Whiteness and Weisdale Community Council Andrew Archer and Yell resident Jennifer Christie
