Tag: Orkney Islands

• Thursday, December 26th 2024 - 09:31 UTC

  Falklands Men’s football team invited to the Orkney Games 2025

  

  It is summer time in the southern hemisphere and there is plenty of sports activity in the Falkland Islands. And not only has a cricket pitch been inaugurated as well as a club house, pavilion and bar, but also the first match against an MPC team was won by Stanley.

• Wednesday, December 18th 2024 - 07:20 UTC

  Falklands Sports Council Team Kit for the Orkney Games in July 2025

  

  In preparation for the Falkland Islands' attendance at the 20th Island Games, to be held in Orkney in July 2025, the Falkland Islands National Sports Council presented the Team Kit design. Pictured are just some of the items.

• Friday, October 18th 2024 - 08:00 UTC

  Orkney and Shetland MP, Chair of All Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries

  

  Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, has been elected Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries (APPG). APPG is a cross-party group in Parliament that discusses and advocates for fisheries policies and related issues.

• Wednesday, July 5th 2023 - 21:49 UTC

  Orkney after alternative methods of governance and funding opportunities

  

  Orkney Islands' councilors have voted to investigate alternative methods of governance amid deep frustrations over funding and opportunities. Council leader James Stockan said the islands had been “held down” and accused the Scottish and UK governments of discrimination.