A number of new options have been introduced to enable people to prove their Covid certification status. Digital recovery certificates are now available through the COVIDCert NI app – providing official confirmation of a positive Covid-19 PCR between 30 days and 180 days ago. Proof of a positive Covid-19 PCR test […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has launched a public consultation on proposals to increase the safety net for tenants in the private rented sector in relation to evictions. Minister Hargey explains, “The private rented sector is home to twice as many families with children than social housing. “Under current legislation, private renters […]
For a second year, people across Northern Ireland are being urged to help ensure every child receives a present on Christmas day, by donating to the virtual Stuff a Bus toy appeal, which aims to raise at least £75,000. Stuff A Bus Northern Ireland, which was launched by Translink in 2017, receives thousands […]
Newry-based firms Re-Gen Robotics and Connex Offsite are celebrating their success in the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Chamber Business Awards. Re-Gen Robotics won The Problem Solver category, which recognises businesses that have transformed a product/service or the market it operates in. The robotic tank cleaning company was acknowledged […]
Southern Regional College students have once again returned triumphant from the recent WorldSkills UK finals held across the UK scooping 3 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze and 2 highly commended medals. These outstanding results saw SRC yet again top the NI College’s leader board and achieve 3rd overall in the UK. […]
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to practise safer sex and get tested early if they have put themselves at risk. A new report from the PHA shows that there are 1,234 people in Northern Ireland living with HIV. The ‘HIV surveillance in Northern Ireland 2021’ data also shows that 60 […]
Ulster University’s School of Psychology is part of an inter-university research team that will receive over £8.23m in funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), part of UK Research and Innovation, to establish a new Centre for Early Mathematics Learning (CEML). Professor Victoria Simms from the University’s Coleraine campus will form […]
Getting your official COVID status certificate can benefit you at home and abroad. Covid certification has been introduced for licensed premises and other designated settings across Northern Ireland. The issue of vaccine certification for foreign travel is also back in the headlines, after the announcement that proof of vaccination is now […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched its annual Season’s Greetings operation to keep people safe in the run-up to Christmas. Dedicated resources will be deployed across all districts in Northern Ireland to deter and detect criminality and provide visible reassurance. Locally Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander Supt. Norman […]
Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon, and Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan have invited members of the public to have their say on the future of rail on the island of Ireland as part of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review. A key element of the Review will be gaining insights from interested stakeholders and […]
