‘Understanding what a vaccine passport could be used for is a fundamental question. Is it a passport to allow international travel or could it be used domestically to allow holders greater freedoms? ” Professor Mills
‘Urgent’ Designation of Marine Protected Area Within The Inner Sound of Skye
A new Marine Protected Area (MPA) has been ‘urgently’ put in place within the Inner Sound of Skye and will come into effect on the 17th of March.
“Because of organ donation, my son has his mum back, and I have a future.”
“You don’t truly understand the impact of organ donations until your life is touched by it and I hope that the move will help increase the number of viable organs available and help those waiting. “
Maree Todd MSP: ‘a budget that protects vital local services and supports our economy.”
“The passing of the budget means £82.7 million is coming the way of Orkney Islands Council, an additional £4.5 million on last year’s spending – an increase of 5.7%. The plans will provide the council with an increase in day-to-day revenue spending.”
HIAL’s Remote Towers Project Threat to Future Renewables Developments
“Physical developments could be constrained by the surveillance that is introduced. Very significant negative impact. “
Infralink Hailed as ‘Gamechanger’ for 4 & 5G
Infralink is a ‘toolkit’ designed to help companies find suitable locations for masts.
Damning Impact Assessment: ‘significant uncertainties’ in HIAL Remote Towers Project
” significant and unmitigable damage will be inflicted on island communities. The report is absolutely damning in its assessment of the damage this project will cause.” David Avery, Prospect
Kirkwall Volunteers Needed for Cost of Living Research
Researchers focussing on how islanders living in or near Kirkwall are being affected by the cost of living are looking for more volunteers.
Doing Politics Differently – ‘honesty, transparency and integrity of politicians’
“We want people to know that politics doesn’t have to be about the politicians, it is about us as citizens of Scotland”
Scottish Government Transport Minister Has Full Confidence in HIAL Remote Towers Project
The Remote Towers Project which will see the loss of highly skilled Air Traffic Control jobs from the islands has the full backing of the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity , Michael Matheson.