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SIC ditches city investment team as pension fund takes £25m hit
By NEIL RIDDELL THE VALUE of the council workers’ pension fund has taken a hammering as a result of the global financial crisis in recent…
READ FULL STORYThomson’s presence vivid in new album from US singer-songwriter
By NEIL RIDDELL ONE OF Shetland’s most accomplished musical daughters makes her latest appearance on record this week with the release of top American singer-songwriter…
READ FULL STORYCouncil pension fund hit by financial crisis
THE VALUE of the council workers’ pension fund has taken a hammering as a result of the global financial crisis in recent months, shedding £25m…
READ FULL STORYMajor plan for 200 houses on Staney Hill to ease shortage
By NEIL RIDDELL LERWICK could be in line for a huge programme of house building on the Staney Hill in an effort to address the…
READ FULL STORYFuel supplier attacked as pump price disparity remains in isles
By NEIL RIDDELL GB OILS has come under increasing pressure over the continuing high prices at fuel pumps in Shetland, which are leading to motorists…
READ FULL STORYNew evidence prompts calls for look at airline credit card charges
By NEIL RIDDELL SHETLAND MSP Tavish Scott is calling for the competition authorities to launch an investigation into Flybe’s credit card charges, which run into…
READ FULL STORYOil fund reserves shed £45m as banking crisis hits home
By NEIL RIDDELL SHETLAND’S oil fund investments have lost almost £45m in value in the past six months, prompting the council’s finance chief to call…
READ FULL STORYCouncil accused of incompetence
By NEIL RIDDELL A COUNCILLOR has hit out at the “serial incompetence” demonstrated by the leadership of the SIC, which could cost taxpayers in Shetland…
READ FULL STORYFamilies face credit card charge of £48 for Flybe online bookings
By NEIL RIDDELL A FAMILY of four faces a credit card charge of almost £50 for booking to fly from Sumburgh to London on the…
READ FULL STORYBoost to plan for gas pipeline from west as Total and First Minister push the case
By NEIL RIDDELL HOPES of gas from fields to the west of Shetland being piped through Sullom Voe, which could lead to a half billion…
READ FULL STORYHelicopter grounded after dispute
By NEIL RIDDELL COASTGUARD rescue helicopter Oscar Charlie was temporarily grounded on Tuesday afternoon after a dispute over the European working time directive. Under European…
READ FULL STORYCouncil urged to avoid knee-jerk reaction to financial turmoil
THE SIC should not make any knee-jerk reaction to the latest drastic downturn in the stock market, the council’s finance chief has warned. Members voiced…
READ FULL STORYCouncil accused of serial incompetence over money
A COUNCILLOR has hit out at the “serial incompetence” demonstrated by the leadership of the council which could cost taxpayers in Shetland over £8m with…
READ FULL STORYMareel to be built by local firm as detailed planning work begins
By NEIL RIDDELL LOCAL firm DITT Construction Ltd looks set to begin constructing Shetland’s controversial £12m cinema and music venue Mareel this winter. The board…
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