Caribbean chill in St Lucia offers perfect reprieve,Moments after arriving at St Lucia’s exclusive Windjammer Landing, I emerge onto my balcony and hear giddy children splashing in the Caribbean Sea. But I can’t see them; the powerful sun — an unfamiliar sight back in Ireland during the depths of winter — overwhelms me.
Caribbean chill in St Lucia offers perfect reprieve
Moments after arriving at St Lucia’s exclusive Windjammer Landing, I emerge onto my balcony and hear giddy children splashing in the Caribbean Sea. But I can’t see them; the powerful sun — an unfamiliar sight back in Ireland during the depths of winter — overwhelms me.
Don't ignore our heritage,The ongoing construction of the Purple Line rail extension that comes at the cost of some almost-century-old shophouses in the Rattanakosin old quarters has caused a stir. Tags:bangkokpost.comBangkokPostNewsopinion
Mekong River agency must step up,This week from April 2-5, the leaders and relevant ministers of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam will gather in Vientiane, Laos, to reaffirm their commitment to the sustainable development and management of the Mekong's mighty river system. Tags:bangkokpost.comBangkokPostNewsopinion
Referee agencies and old political tricks,Almost three decades ago, Thai politics reached a critical threshold when public demands resulted in the establishment of a clutch of independent agencies to ensure the transparency and accountability of the political system and the stability and effectiveness of government. Tags:bangkokpost.comBangkokPostNewsopinion
Shooting of DCI John Caldwell will harm chances of a united Ireland,At around 8pm on Wednesday, February 22, a police officer was shot and wounded in Omagh, Co Tyrone, at exactly the same time my daughter gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
End of long-running extradition battle delayed as reports not ready,A suspected rapist who is embroiled in a long-running extradition battle – during which he tried to con the Scottish courts into believing he was in fact an innocent Irish orphan – has had his hearing put off until the summer. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Woman attacked and robbed while pushing pram in west Belfast,A woman has been attacked and robbed while pushing a child in a pram in west Belfast Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
DUP will take a few weeks on Windsor Framework assessment, Ahern says,Former Irish premier Bertie Ahern has said he expects the DUP to take “a few weeks” to consider clarifications on the Windsor Framework. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Harry hails Diana’s power of connection as he marks 40 years of HIV charity,The Duke of Sussex has praised his mother Diana, Princess of Wales for leading with empathy and demonstrating the “power of connection in the face of fear” as he marked 40 years of the Terrence Higgins Trust. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Health negotiations ‘do not mean the dispute is over’, says union,Talks to avert tens of thousands of NHS workers in England from continuing strike action “do not mean the dispute is over” but do indicate there is a “potential route out” of the bitter row over pay, the unions’ lead negotiator has said. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
If Windsor Framework ushers in NI prosperity, Sinn Féin’s unity bid could be scuppered,One of the enduring paradoxes of NI politics is how the two major parties most dedicated to either achieving or preventing Irish unity repel so many people from the causes they cherish. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Small boat crossings of the English Channel: Key numbers,Here are some of the key statistics for people arriving in the UK after crossing the English Channel in small boats: Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Union leader says pay offer ‘a step forward’ as firefighters set to accept deal,Firefighters are expected to accept a pay offer aimed at averting strikes later on Monday, with a union leader branding the proposed deal a “step forward” achieved through collective bargaining. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Though not a Red Devils follower, even I applauded one of their historic wins,So Manchester United are winning trophies again. As a City supporter I thoroughly enjoyed their lean years. Those noisy red fans were quite muted and seemingly concentrating on other things. Eamonn Holmes was focused on a career move while battling with a nasty back injury. Professor Deirdre Heenan, one of the country’s leading academics, seemed pre-occupied with politics and broadcasting, Jimmy Nesbitt was probably filming another award-winning drama but all of them, like United fans across the country, were keeping a low profile. That was until last weekend when they won the Carabao Cup. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Bertie Ahern calls for dialogue with paramilitaries ahead of peace deal anniversary,Former Irish premier Bertie Ahern has highlighted the importance of continuing engagement with paramilitary organisations in the wake of the shooting of DCI John Caldwell. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
School’s new library on bus is ideal to start pupils’ reading journey,Every year World Book Day highlights the importance of stories in feeding the imagination of children. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Shadow chancellor accuses Tories of ‘squandering’ UK’s economic potential,Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has accused the Conservatives of “squandering” the UK’s economic potential as she called for an end to the Government’s “sticking plaster” approach. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
PM’s post-Brexit deal is Government ‘clearing up its own mess’ – Labour,Rishi Sunak’s post-Brexit deal with the EU is “just a case of the Government clearing up its own mess”, shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has said. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Lebanon puts its faith in the dollar amid economic meltdown,Businesses in Lebanon are increasingly leaning on one of the world’s most reliable assets, the US dollar, as a way to cope with the worst financial crisis in its modern history. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Kate Forbes: I know challenge of returning to work after maternity leave,SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has shared her experience of returning to work after maternity leave in the hope of inspiring other women. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
NI's 30 under 30: Young influencers with clout,These young people have built up a following and are taking on important issues including anti-racism, mental health and the environment. They prove how successful sharing your passion with the world can be. They are all featured in Belfast Telegraph’s 30 under 30 profiles for 2023. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Toblerone to drop Matterhorn logo from packaging over ‘Swissness’ rules,The image of the Matterhorn mountain is to be removed from Toblerone packaging as some of the chocolate bar’s production moves outside Switzerland. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Murder bid on John Caldwell an attack on his whole family,We read or hear about horrific things in the news every day. In our hyper-connected world, grim events are almost impossible to ignore. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Paisley’s recent moves look like attempt to steer DUP away from accepting Windsor Framework,Ian Paisley has proved a handful for every DUP leader since his father. Regardless of what he says publicly, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will be livid with his North Antrim MP. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Belfast man at head of CBI steps aside amid probe into ‘workplace misconduct’,The Belfast-born boss of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), one of the UK’s largest business groups, has stepped aside pending an investigation following complaints about his conduct in the workplace. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Once scathing in his criticism, Ian Paisley changes tune on John Larkin,Ian Paisley wasn’t always a fan of the barrister whose legal opinion on the protocol deal he is now championing. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Sunak to push for UK ‘science superpower’ status under new plan,The UK will be a science and technology “superpower” by the end of the decade, under a new plan announced by Rishi Sunak. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Avenue Cinema a welcome addition to Belfast city centre,Amid all the political disruption and pressures facing families across Northern Ireland, good news stories can be few and far between. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Oxfordshire named as home for new Moderna vaccine manufacturing hub,Covid-19 vaccine manufacturer Moderna has announced its new research and manufacturing base is to be built in Oxfordshire to develop the next generation of jabs. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Lisburn: Army sergeant and wife accused of stealing from the Ministry of Defence,An Army sergeant and his wife have denied conspiring to steal from the Ministry of Defence. Tags:belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Deadpool 3 Casts Succession Star In First Superhero Role
Deadpool 3 Casts Succession Star In First Superhero Role,Deadpool 3's cast continues filling out, this time with one of the breakout stars from Succession making the jump to the MCU.
Final days for households to apply for £500 payment or free appliances,THOUSANDS of households have just days left to apply for £500 to help cope with bills and financial struggles. Families who have been hit hard by the cost of living crisis can claim support from th… Tags:billscost of livingenergy billsLondonmirror.co.ukMoney News MoneyMoney savingThe Sun
Wetherspoons in legal row with major beer supplier - is your favourite affected?,A LEGAL row has broken out between Wetherspoons and a major beer supplier. The pub chain appointed AB InBev (ABI), the world’s biggest brewer, to become its largest supplier in 2021. But now … Tags:Courtsmirror.co.ukMoney News MoneyPubsThe SunWetherspoon
How the clocks going forward could save nearly £600 on your energy bills,HOUSEHOLDS can use today’s clock change to do some energy “spring cleaning” that could save you hundreds of pounds. Reducing usage as the days get lighter for longer can help cut costs, accor… Tags:billscost of livingenergy billsmirror.co.ukMoney savingMoney TipsThe Sun
7 cheap houses you can buy in seaside towns - and you only need a £7.5k deposit,BUYING a house can be a costly affair, but we’ve found seven homes on the coast where you’ll just need a £7,500 deposit or less to buy. Increased mortgage rates have seen many hold off … Tags:First time buyersHomesHouse pricesmirror.co.ukMoney PropertyMoney savingThe Sun
Brits with mortgages at high street bank 'could get cash after High Court trial',HOMEOWNERS who have held TSB mortgages could get compensation after a High Court hearing to rule if the bank exploited customers. Thousands of Brits became ‘mortgage prisoners’ trap… Tags:CourtsFirst time buyersHomesmirror.co.ukMoney News MoneyMoney savingMortgagesThe SunTSB
