There was a lot said, a lot not said, but perhaps the words of the town s inspirational mayor in the hours after a peace march last January against violence and drug dealing summed it up - Saturday was not the end, Saturday was just the beginning.
Thousands took to the streets of Drogheda to give a clear signal to those dragging its name through the mud and leaving communities in fear, that their days were numbered.
To those enforcing misery on the people of the town, Mayor Paul Bell remarked, go and go now.
A young man had been killed in the most horrific way and that would change our destiny. Today is a special moment and one that changes will be born from, the mayor added.
Jan 07 2021 The Mission to Seafarers announced the launch of a new fundraising campaign to sustain the crew welfare support currently being provided around the world at a time when it is most needed and as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The Mission will unveil a rolling programme of initiatives which will have significant benefits for the welfare of the entire industry from welfare training for seafarers and frontline staff to new family support network offerings, reassurance and practical help. The programme has already received a generous donation from MSC to start the Sustaining Crew Welfare Campaign which will ensure the Mission is providing the best care possible, encouraging innovation in adapting and maintaining services to meet seafarers’ needs, and providing mental wellbeing support.
Jan 07 2021 The Mission to Seafarers announced the launch of a new fundraising campaign to sustain the crew welfare support currently being provided around the world at a time when it is most needed and as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The Mission will unveil a rolling programme of initiatives which will have significant benefits for the welfare of the entire industry from welfare training for seafarers and frontline staff to new family support network offerings, reassurance and practical help. The programme has already received a generous donation from MSC to start the Sustaining Crew Welfare Campaign which will ensure the Mission is providing the best care possible, encouraging innovation in adapting and maintaining services to meet seafarers’ needs, and providing mental wellbeing support.
his holiday season, the staff of Harneys BVI prepared over 50 gift baskets for families in need and nine non-profit organisations, which help the vulnerable in the local community. Photo: Provided ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - This holiday season, the staff of Harneys BVI prepared over 50 gift baskets for families in need and nine non-profit organisations, which help the vulnerable in the local community.
Harneys proudly supported the BVI Cancer Society, the BVI Autism Centre, PAW BVI, Family Support Network, Tree of Hands, the Humane Society of the BVI, the Adina Donovan Home, Safe Haven Transitional Centre and the Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, by providing them with gift baskets to aid their missions.
Major Shipping Line Gets the Ball Rolling for Latest Seafarers Charity Fund
MSC Stumps Up as Mission Seeks Aid for Sustainable Crew Assistance
UK – WORLDWIDE – The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) was first in the queue to get the ball rolling in the latest fundraising drive from the Mission to Seafarers which aims to provide a Crew Welfare sustainability programme to ensure that support continues for seafarers as the trials of pandemic continue.
Over the past months the situation for many crews, both aboard and ashore, has worsened and the problems are manifold, not least the state of the mental health for both seafarers and their loved ones. Money worries, depression and loneliness are all magnified by the crisis which has seen families separated for many months.