Fisheries deal disappointing, say industry leaders
Fishing leaders have criticised the Brexit deal, but insisted they will “roll up their sleeves” to secure improvements.
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Stark figures over fish caught by EU vessels revealed in new report
More than half of the fish and shellfish caught in Shetland waters is landed by EU fishing boats, while the local fleet gets less than
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New study claims following Norwegian model would see fish landings soar
The UK would soar up the global table if it followed Norway’s practice of landing more than eight in 10 fish caught in its own
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Latest poll suggests public backs fleet’s wish to ‘regain control’ of fishing grounds
Fishermen have the backing of the public when it comes to the fleet’s desire to “regain control” of the UK’s fishing grounds after Brexit.
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Support for large-scale cable offered by Ian Duncan during isles visit
Scotland Office Minister Lord Ian Duncan has weighed into the row surrounding Shetland’s future energy needs by backing the installation of a high-capacity inter-connector cable.
READ FULL STORYFishermen’s chief repeats ditch CFP message in final days of general election campaign
Breaking away from the Common Fisheries Policy is the only way forward for the industry, according the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation chief Bertie Armstrong.
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No SNP sell-out (Jonathan Wills)
Your report on Alistair Carmichael’s visit to Whalsay quotes an un-named resident of Da Bonnie Isle as saying the SNP would “sell out” the fishing…
READ FULL STORYAttitudes have hardened (Jonathan Wills)
It is not surprising that European Fisheries Commissioner Karmenu Vella recently told a Tory MEP the Common Fisheries Policy is not negotiable. That is the
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General Election hopefuls urged to support exit from CFP
The UK fishing industry is challenging General Election candidates in coastal communities such as Orkney and Shetland to pledge their support for restoring control of
READ FULL STORYNonsense from Todd (Ian Tinkler)
What complete and utter nonsense from SNP minister Maree Todd. On her one recent visit to Shetland, did she not talk to our fishermen? Is…
READ FULL STORYHudghton visits to make independence converts
SNP Euro MP Ian Hudghton was in Shetland on Monday putting the case for fisheries in an independent Scotland.
READ FULL STORYIndustry leaders welcome promises of fisheries reform
Industry leaders this week welcomed pledges to reform the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) to ensure more local control – but isles MSP Tavish Scott warned…
READ FULL STORYCommission’s ‘too many boats’ claim rejected by Black
By LOUISE THOMASON The chief executive of Shetland Fishermen’s Association has rejected the European Commission’s assertion that there are too many boats chasing too few…
READ FULL STORYBorg admits policy hurts environment and profits
A MAJOR new review of the controversial Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is to be carried out amid continuing concerns over the wasteful dumping of fish…
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