Debate lost the point
With reference to Saturday’s Althing debate “The charitable trust cuts are not charitable”, I still maintain that the cuts are not charitable.
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Mid Kame landslip on proposed windfarm site
A landslip near the site of a proposed road serving the Viking windfarm north of Sandwater has prompted concern from the project’s opponent.
READ FULL STORYJonathan’s old chestnut (James Mackenzie)
It doesn’t matter how much one argues; in spite of a number of commentators’ observations, and previous letters contradicting him, Jonathan Wills (Readers’ views, 9th
READ FULL STORYComfort from Mr Tinkler (Jonathan Wills)
It is a comfort to know that Ian Tinkler does not despise any of the trustees of Shetland Charitable Trust (Readers’ Views, 2nd October).
READ FULL STORYUncharitable to trustees (Jonathan Wills)
Ian Tinkler (Readers’ Views, The Shetland Times, 18th September) wonders why the Shetland Charitable Trust is so concerned about being short of funds that it’s…
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New turbine built on former SSE site
Work has begun on erecting a 121-metre wind turbine on the former SSE site at Luggie’s Knowe for Shetland Aerogenerators.
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Renewable subsidy change will not affect isles
A government decision to bring forward a change to the way wind farms are subsidised a year earlier than planned will have no impact on
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Fundamental problem (Frank Hay and James Mackenzie)
We are disappointed that you did not see fit to publish our open letter and its appendix in full.
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No point in council discussing windfarm again, says Wills
In a letter to Sustainable Shetland (SuS) chairman Frank Hay, councillor Jonathan Wills reiterates his support for the Viking Energy windfarm. In reply to the…
READ FULL STORYNo need to be personal (Chris Bunyan)
One issue often raised since the recent court decision about Viking Energy is how do we try and repair any divisions in the community.
READ FULL STORYMythical pot at end of rainbow (Allan Pring)
Ever since the Viking Energy project was first mooted it has been my considered opinion that it had the potential to be a financial disaster
READ FULL STORYGreen spin is a disgrace (Robert Sandison)
We are all individual, but for some who never leave the comfort zone their concept of place and perspective is completely different to some who
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Urquhart: Viking decision is great news
Independent Highlands and Islands MSP Jean Urquhart has welcomed the “great news” that progress can be made on the Viking Energy windfarm.
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Windfarm opponents’ legal challenge fails
A final legal challenge against the Viking Energy windfarm by campaigners has failed.
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