by anette | Apr 8, 2026 | Diddy
I have decided to place myself on the Independence Party's list in Fjarðabyggð , in 18th place. I do so for a simple reason; I want to put my weight in the balance to support the good work that has been done under the leadership of the party and its continued...
by Ragnar Sigurðsson | Apr 1, 2026 | Raggi
Value creation is not sustainable unless infrastructure follows development. A strong economy calls for a steady and targeted development of transportation, healthcare, and energy. These are not local interests, but the prerequisites for Iceland's foreign exchange earnings and the foundation of its standard of living...
by Ragnar Sigurðsson | Mar 25, 2026 | Raggi
At the SSA general meeting, I submitted a proposal for changes to the composition of the board that was basically simple and sensible. It involved each municipality having one representative on the board with voting power in accordance with population. This would have created equality between...
by Ingunn Eir Andrésdóttir | Mar 10, 2026 | Ingunn
Job creation and responsible finance are key prerequisites for Fjarðabyggð prosperity for the future. In a dispersed municipality, like ours, where services and facilities need to be available in more rural areas, sound finances are crucial. By promoting...
by hildur | Mar 9, 2026 | Hildur Ósk , Þórdís
A recent article in Austurfrétt points out that preschool issues are equality issues. That is correct. Access to good preschool services is very important to families and has a direct impact on parents' opportunities to participate in the labor market. But when discussing equality in...
by Ragnar Sigurðsson | Mar 3, 2026 | Raggi
In a news report in Austurfrétt on the status of tunnel issues in East Iceland (They say the assumptions of the Fjarðarheiðar tunnel have failed with the 2023 tunnel plan – Austurfrétt) comments were made at an open meeting in Seyðisfjörður last week. Eyjólfur...