Stories tagged with Tag: Scottish Government

Hardly fit for purpose (Erik Young)

For some it may be heartening that our transport minister is taking an interest in our “lifeline service”.

August 17, 2015 | 4.31pm

Stout defence made over Serco’s ferry record

The chairman of the SIC environment and transport committee has come to the defence of Serco and its record in providing the isles with its

July 7, 2015 | 11.50am

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New air ambulance to visit isles

A new air ambulance helicopter for the Scottish Ambulance Service will arrive on Sunday, giving locals the chance to talk to paramedics and pilots. The…

July 1, 2015 | 5.13pm

Stealth under-funding (John Tulloch)

How entertaining to witness the SNP jumping up and down, beating their breasts and shaking their fists in the air with rage, following Alistair Carmichael’s

May 23, 2015 | 9.40am

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Ferry deal ‘a cock-up that turned into a cover-up’

The Scottish government has been accused of a cover-up after failing to answer questions about its decision to award the 2012 Northern Isles ferry contract…

May 1, 2015 | 11.12am

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Cash award of £25,000 for Unst renewable gas project

A renewable gas project in Unst which could see the island at the forefront of worldwide renewable technology has been awarded a grant of £25,000

April 10, 2015 | 11.45am

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Adverse comments forbidden (Colin McKay)

Your correspondent in last week’s Shetland Times, Gordon Harmer, was obviously in such a hurry to see his name in print again, that he didn’t

April 7, 2015 | 9.48pm

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Airport security strikes to begin today

Two days of industrial action by security staff at Sumburgh Airport get under way today following a breakdown in talks between management and union representatives.

April 7, 2015 | 12.25pm

Islands summit to be followed by oil and gas forum

An islands oil and gas forum will take place next month in Aberdeen following the first ever islands summit in Lerwick last Thursday.

March 23, 2015 | 12.16pm

Money-grubbing attitude (John Tulloch)

SIC political leader Gary Robinson has stated in the local media that Shetland receives £29 million per year from the Scottish government, towards education costs

March 23, 2015 | 11.24am

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Robinson criticises government over teacher freeze deal

The council’s political leader has criticised a Scottish government deal which calls for local authorities not to cut teacher numbers in exchange for cash.

February 26, 2015 | 4.46pm

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