At 8.30pm this Saturday 24th March people are taking part in Earth Hour where it will be lights out for an hour
Lights Out For Earth Hour
Challenges & Opportunities for Orkney Businesses
91% of Orkney businesses feel that the islands are a good place to be located with only a small number who would consider relocation.
Online Opportunity for Women to Share Their Views
Women in Orkney are being encouraged to take part in a webinar hosted by Engender.
Betty Corrigall
For those thinking of visiting Hoy……….spare a thought for Betty Corrigall.
New App OLIO to Enable Sharing of Surplus Food
OLIO is a new free app which enables people to reduce food waste by sharing information about surplus food and other items locally.
Clarification for Crofters Seeking a Mortgage
“This is a really good outcome for crofters that I represent in the Northern Isles.” Maree Todd
New Group to Campaign for Responsible Investment
The Orkney Campaign for Responsible Investment has been set up to continue lobbying Orkney Islands Council to invest in ethical and responsible companies:
Celebrating Island Business in Orkney
Orkney’s 2018 Business Festival got off to a cracking start with an evening Celebrating Island Business: Past, Present and Future chaired by Graeme Harrison from H.I.E.
Policy Plea to NHS Boards for Free Sanitary Products
“ NHS Orkney, NHS Shetland and NHS Western Isles provide these products free when required, however they have no written policy on this issue.
Continuity Bills Passed in Scottish and Welsh Parliaments
The Scottish Parliament passed the Continuity Bill on Wednesday 21st March.
