‘Every vaccination brings us closer, together’ – that’s the message from the new Northern Ireland public information campaign. It will feature TV and radio adverts, as well outdoor advertising and a strong social media push. The Northern Ireland COVID-19 vaccination programme has been a major success story to date with over 1.4 million […]
Here’s a reminder of how and where to get your COVID-19 vaccination. Every vaccine represents a step forward, a step already taken by almost a million people here in Northern Ireland. By getting vaccinated you will not only be protecting yourself and others but also helping to accelerate the pace at […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Economic Crime Unit are warning the public to be extremely vigilant following reports of criminals posing as police officers. Detective Chief Inspector Wilson said, “In an incident which was reported on Monday 10 May, an older woman was contacted, by telephone, by a man purporting […]
Carlingford Lough Car Ferry is set to recommence its service between Greenore, Co. Louth and Greencastle, Co. Down on Saturday 15 May 2021. The service is owned by the Frazer Ferries Group, which also owns the Passage East Ferry, which operates across the River Suir, and Lough Foyle Ferry, a seasonal service […]
The Northern Ireland Economy Minister has launched her ambitious economic vision which will lead to better jobs with better wages and an improvement in people’s quality of life. In ’10X Economy: An Economic Vision for a decade of innovation’ Minister Diane Dodds outlines the steps her Department will take to ensure Northern Ireland […]
Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a public consultation on proposals to improve the experiences of victims and witnesses within the criminal justice system. The consultation will seek views on two areas: – a new three-year draft Victim and Witness Strategy for Northern Ireland, and – proposals for the establishment of a Victims […]
Northern Ireland’s vaccination programme has chalked up another landmark. It has been confirmed that the number of people to have received both doses of their vaccine has passed the half-million mark. Another major landmark is also imminent, with close to one million first doses of vaccines being administered in Northern Ireland. […]
A Derrybeg community worker has called for those who are vandalising the local playpark to desist immediately. Chairperson of Derrybeg Community Association Stephen Murney slammed those responsible for the destruction of the community facility. He said, “In the past few weeks a number of incidents of vandalism have occurred in the […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has launched a new campaign to help boost the adult social care workforce in Northern Ireland. The ‘Social Care – Making a Difference’ campaign has been developed by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) on behalf of the Department of Health as part of its ongoing work to […]
Northern Ireland’s economic recovery needs air connectivity to return to its pre-Covid levels as soon as possible, the Economy Minister says. The Minister was speaking as she announced the development of the Northern Ireland Domestic Aviation Kickstart Scheme (NIDAKS) which is a support scheme for airlines aimed at enhancing air connectivity with the […]
