Sacrificing the fishing? (Magnie Stewart)
Following the people of the United Kingdom voting to leave the European Union, control of the UK’s fishing limits, and control of the fishing of…
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Brexit motion defeated at first Althing debate of the season
The first of this season’s Althing debates drew a considerable crowd. It’s hard to say whether this was due to its central location (Isleburgh) or…
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SNP branch calls for devolution to protect Shetland fishing industry
Shetland SNP has called for responsibility for the fishing industry to be devolved to protect it from horse trading in Brexit negotiations.
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Whalsay tunnel, Brexit opportunities and the isles’ accent in this week’ Shetland Times
• The council’s apparent refusal to accept Norwegian funding for a tunnel from the Mainland to Whalsay has been aired a community councils meeting. •…
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Sea of opportunity – Shetland fishing industry positive on post-Brexit future
The fishing industry has a wonderful opportunity in the post-Brexit landscape with catching opportunities worth hundreds of millions of pounds at stake if the UK…
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Steps taken to reduce SIC’s exposure to ‘Brexit uncertainty’
The SIC is trying to minimise the potential risks of ‘Brexit’ when it comes to its multimillion-pound investments.
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EU membership more important than being part of UK, says SNP man Skene
• Maintaining EU membership is more important to Scotland than being part of the UK, according to former SNP election candidate Danus Skene. • He
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Immigration raids, emergency tug future and close encounter with a killer
In The Shetland Times this week… • Eleven arrested in immigration raids • A swimmer’s close encounter with a Killer Whale.
READ FULL STORYProject fear continues (Stuart Hill)
The Scottish Parliament has released figures purporting to show that rural communities will suffer a 28 per cent shortfall in funding as a result of…
READ FULL STORYCarmichael: ‘Keep an international view on the world, post-Brexit’
A handful of people brought their questions on the referendum, and the UK’s decision to leave the EU, to Alistair Carmichael at a specially arranged…
READ FULL STORYBrexit – concerned Europeans seek advice from CAB
Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau has seen “a steady stream” of European people coming through its door on the back of the Brexit vote.
READ FULL STORYFishermen upbeat after EU vote opens door for leaving institution
Leave-supporting fishermen have spoken of their delight and positivity after Britons voted to leave the EU. Gary Smith is skipper of the whitefish trawler Devotion….
READ FULL STORYWhy Whalsay voted out (Joseph Kay)
After over 40 years of EU rule the British people democratically voted for “British independence”.
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Don’t stop asking for EU money, urges SIC chief
Senior members of Shetland Islands Council have been told not to “rule out” the possibility of obtaining European funding, despite last week’s monumental referendum vote…
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