THOSE of us advocating a unified Ireland know any meaningful discussion involves the Health Service on the island. Discussions on health stem from those living in the north seeing universal, free health care as a plus and will be very up front in not wanting to lose it. It is worth noting that our health […]
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OPINION – GERRY ADAMS: Pandemic underlines need for Government for Change in Dublin
Notwithstanding the primacy and priority that the pandemic deserves, not least because of the deaths and distress it is causing, I want to return to the need for a Government for Change in Dublin. In fact the pandemic and the recovery from it requires such a government. In the days before the February general election […]
Noel pays tribute to partner with special Thank You to Ambassador carers
A North Belfast widower has told how he helped organise the first mass clap for carers at the Ambassador Nursing Home in North Belfast in honour of his late partner. “The staff were absolutely magnificent in their treatment of Mary who was a former theatre nurse at the City Hospital,” said Noel. “And of course […]
Gary set sights on solo career
A NORTH Belfast singer is setting his sights on a solo music career after recently launching his first single. Gary Duffy (28) from the Oldpark is perhaps better known for his work as drag queen, ‘Sasha Fierce’ in the LGBT scene in Belfast. However, Gary has turned his attention to writing and producing his own […]
Concern over mental health issues as Coronavirus lockdown continues
A leading Belfast psychotherapist has told how people are “heightened with stress and anxiety” due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Mandy McDermott, from Shankill-based Compass Counselling, said that nine-out-of-10 of her organisation’s service users are experiencing issues linked to the Coronavirus. “The novelty of the lockdown is wearing off and people are getting very frustrated,” she […]
Short Strand gang linked to knife attack
Knives and iron bars were brandished by a gang of men who attacked a house in the Market area yesterday. The attackers are being linked to a Short Strand gang. While no-one was injured in the attack, windows were broken and death threats issued. Said one local person who asked not to be named: […]
With Mosques closed, Belfast Islamic Centre prepares for a Ramadan like no other
Ramadan is the 9th Month of the Islamic calendar. Observed by Muslims throughout the world. The Islamic (Hijri) calendar is lunar so each year it moves around 10 days compared to the Gregorian calendar. We wait for the sighting of the moon hence the days before Ramadan (and Eid) usually have a sense of expectation. This year Ramadan will be […]
OPINION – Dr Michael Donnelly: GP ‘Spotters’ to tackle Covid-19 is poor substitute for ‘test, test, test’
The Health Committee met again today under the redoubtable Colm Gildernew (SF, Fear Manach/Tír Eoghan) to question the Health Minister and his Chief Medical adviser as to how the pandemic was being managed and to review recent figures. The Chair himself was not happy about testing. Pam Cameron (DUP) was not happy with guidance […]
