Isle of Lewis

Holland America Line's New 28-Day Legendary Voyage in 2025 is an Epic Exploration of Greenland, Iceland and the Arctic Circle

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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SEATTLE, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From trending travel destinations to seldom-visited locales, Holland America Line's new 28-day "Arctic Circle Crossing: Greenland & Iceland" is a Legendary Voyage to Greenland, Iceland and Norway. Departing June 29, 2025, aboard Nieuw Statendam, the journey is inspired by the routes of Norse explorer Erik the Red who founded the first European settlement in Greenland. 

Key Points: 
  • Cruisers on the "Arctic Circle Crossing" will set sail on one of Holland America Line's most intensive explorations of this region ever offered.
  • "We're taking this itinerary up to Norway's North Cape, then heading farther north in Greenland on both coasts and adding amazing opportunities in Iceland.
  • Have it All Early Booking Bonus fares for the Arctic Circle Crossing begin at $6,399, double occupancy.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

Osisko Provides Update on the Stornoway Renard Mine

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Monday, September 14, 2020
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Further to this cost reduction plan, the current shareholders of Stornoway have committed to reinvest up to $30M (up to $7.5M for Osisko) in a senior secured working capital facility.

Key Points: 
  • Further to this cost reduction plan, the current shareholders of Stornoway have committed to reinvest up to $30M (up to $7.5M for Osisko) in a senior secured working capital facility.
  • This additional commitment will provide the required financial flexibility for Stornoway to continue operating in a challenging diamond market.
  • We look forward to our partners at Stornoway putting Renard back into production.
  • Osisko holds a 9.6% diamond stream on the Renard mine and also became a 35.1% shareholder following the creditors bid transaction which closed in November 2019.

Crofting is the “lifeblood” of island communities, comments Committee chair

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Friday, March 8, 2019
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Report reveals the importance of crofting to Scottish islands

Key Points: 
  • Crofting is the lifeblood of island communities, comments Committee chair
    Following a visit to the Isle of Lewis, the Scottish Affairs Committee publishes an online multimedia report on its findings.
  • On Monday 18 February, the Scottish Affairs Committee visited the Isle of Lewis to meet with crofters and local communities to discuss the issues facing remote Scottish islands today.
  • The Committee has published an online multimedia report outlining what it heard on the visit, and how it will use these findings in its future work.
  • Commenting on the publication of the report, Chair of the Committee Pete Wishart MP said:
    My Committees visit not only revealed the historic significance of crofting to the Isle of Lewis but also highlighted the importance of crofting as the lifeblood of island communities.

Crofting is the “lifeblood” of island communities, comments Committee chair

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 8, 2019
Crofting, Gaelic culture, Land tenure, Isle of Lewis, Lifeblood, the Thrombosis Charity, Highlands and Islands of Scotland, Scotland, Social history of Scotland

Report reveals the importance of crofting to Scottish islands

Key Points: 
  • Crofting is the lifeblood of island communities, comments Committee chair
    Following a visit to the Isle of Lewis, the Scottish Affairs Committee publishes an online multimedia report on its findings.
  • On Monday 18 February, the Scottish Affairs Committee visited the Isle of Lewis to meet with crofters and local communities to discuss the issues facing remote Scottish islands today.
  • The Committee has published an online multimedia report outlining what it heard on the visit, and how it will use these findings in its future work.
  • Commenting on the publication of the report, Chair of the Committee Pete Wishart MP said:
    My Committees visit not only revealed the historic significance of crofting to the Isle of Lewis but also highlighted the importance of crofting as the lifeblood of island communities.