On the 15th of June 2022, the Scottish Parliament passed the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill unanimously.
MSP Disappointed Right to Food Not Included: Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill Passed
A Certain Kind Of Mindset
“Well, Boris is still in Number 10, and I was wondering Why? How? I remember a song by Leon Rosselson called H-A-N-G-O, which might be something to do with it.”
#Covid Related Deaths in Scotland NRS Weekly Update
“The latest figures show that last week there were 38 deaths where COVID-19 was mentioned on the death certificate. This is 18 more deaths than the previous week.”
Weather Forecast: Rather cloudy with some rain
Moderate southwesterly breeze. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
Refugee Week lunch – Sunday 19 June
12 – 2pm, St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall Organised by Amnesty International Orkney and Orkney Friends of Palestine
“The importance of digital connectivity throughout the islands.” Emma Roddick MSP
” I welcome the installation of 16 new subsea fibre cables under the Scottish Government R100 programme, which will improve the connectivity of island communities across the Highlands and Islands, not least Orkney.”
Home Education: Consultation
The Scottish Government is updating guidance on Home Education for those parents/carers who choose that option for their kids.
Remembering The Longhope Lifeboat Men
Pictures by Steve Davey
Game ON
“The repeated question – “why not Scotland?” changes the burden of proof”
91 New #Covid Cases in #Orkney (6 – 12 June)
The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 5,564
