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Northern Ireland News for November 2002 : Page 3
Business News, Nov 25, 2002
UPU wins through commitment to innovation
Economy Minister Ian Pearson has congratulated UPU Industries on gaining a commendation in the Best New Exporter category in the competition run by Trade Partners UK, the main UK trade promotion body....
UPU wins through commitment to innovation
Economy Minister Ian Pearson has congratulated UPU Industries on gaining a commendation in the Best New Exporter category in the competition run by Trade Partners UK, the main UK trade promotion body....
Business News, Nov 22, 2002
RoSPA launches 2003 occupational safety awards
Thousands of businesses and organisations throughout the UK and abroad are being invited to take part in making 2003 a record-breaking year for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA...
RoSPA launches 2003 occupational safety awards
Thousands of businesses and organisations throughout the UK and abroad are being invited to take part in making 2003 a record-breaking year for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2002
NITB launch major 'friends and relatives' campaign
Underscoring that almost one in two visitors to Northern Ireland come to visit friends and relatives, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has announced details of its latest marketing initiative...
NITB launch major 'friends and relatives' campaign
Underscoring that almost one in two visitors to Northern Ireland come to visit friends and relatives, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has announced details of its latest marketing initiative...
Recruitment News, Nov 22, 2002
UK is tops for 'knowledge migrants'
The UK is a magnet for professional workers from around the world who wish to work at the cutting edge of their industries, according to new research published by the DTI and Home Office. The report,...
UK is tops for 'knowledge migrants'
The UK is a magnet for professional workers from around the world who wish to work at the cutting edge of their industries, according to new research published by the DTI and Home Office. The report,...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2002
Government 'scuppered' deal as FBU begin strike
The firefighters strike went ahead this morning with the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) claiming the government had "scuppered" a deal which could have ended industrial action. The FBU have said that a 16...
Government 'scuppered' deal as FBU begin strike
The firefighters strike went ahead this morning with the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) claiming the government had "scuppered" a deal which could have ended industrial action. The FBU have said that a 16...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2002
Carryout in Greenisland robbed by two armed men
Two men have robbed the Green Valley Chinese Carryout on the Station Road at Greenisland, County Antrim. The robbery occurred shortly after 9.30pm on Thursday, November 21, when two men armed with ho...
Carryout in Greenisland robbed by two armed men
Two men have robbed the Green Valley Chinese Carryout on the Station Road at Greenisland, County Antrim. The robbery occurred shortly after 9.30pm on Thursday, November 21, when two men armed with ho...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2002
Man questioned about sexual assault in west Belfast
A man has been arrested in west Belfast in connection with the rape of a woman in Belfast two weeks ago. Police said that the man was helping them with their enquiries. Last week, police released a ...
Man questioned about sexual assault in west Belfast
A man has been arrested in west Belfast in connection with the rape of a woman in Belfast two weeks ago. Police said that the man was helping them with their enquiries. Last week, police released a ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2002
Prison staff on second unofficial strike
For the second time this week, many prison officers have failed to turn up for work in protest over the way in which the government has handled the IRA spy-ring controversy. As many as 90% of all off...
Prison staff on second unofficial strike
For the second time this week, many prison officers have failed to turn up for work in protest over the way in which the government has handled the IRA spy-ring controversy. As many as 90% of all off...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2002
British Irish Council meets for the fourth time
The fourth meeting of the British Irish Council (BIC) took place in Scotland on Friday. Scottish First Minister Jack McConnell hosted the summit, which took place at the New Lanark World Heritage Sit...
British Irish Council meets for the fourth time
The fourth meeting of the British Irish Council (BIC) took place in Scotland on Friday. Scottish First Minister Jack McConnell hosted the summit, which took place at the New Lanark World Heritage Sit...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2002
Southbound Westlink closes for weekend repairs
The Roads Service has announced that the southbound carriageway of the A12 Westlink from York Street to Grosvenor Road roundabout will be closed this weekend. A spokesperson for the Roads Service sai...
Southbound Westlink closes for weekend repairs
The Roads Service has announced that the southbound carriageway of the A12 Westlink from York Street to Grosvenor Road roundabout will be closed this weekend. A spokesperson for the Roads Service sai...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2002
Survey reveals increasing R&D expenditure
Last year, Northern Ireland experienced the highest growth in Research and Development (R&D) expenditure across the UK, with an increase of 45% in business spend on R&D. This was just one of the many...
Survey reveals increasing R&D expenditure
Last year, Northern Ireland experienced the highest growth in Research and Development (R&D) expenditure across the UK, with an increase of 45% in business spend on R&D. This was just one of the many...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2002
Police suspect republican involvement in bar blaze
Police suspect republican paramilitaries were behind an arson attack on a bar in Co Tyrone on Thursday night. A gang of men, who entered Katy Daly's bar in Strabane at around 8.30pm on Thursday eveni...
Police suspect republican involvement in bar blaze
Police suspect republican paramilitaries were behind an arson attack on a bar in Co Tyrone on Thursday night. A gang of men, who entered Katy Daly's bar in Strabane at around 8.30pm on Thursday eveni...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2002
Woman killed in A1 collision was local schoolteacher
The woman killed in a road traffic accident on the A1 just south of Loughbrickland, was a local schoolteacher. The 29-year-old woman, Janine Hanna from Kilkeel, died when her Ford Fiesta was in colli...
Woman killed in A1 collision was local schoolteacher
The woman killed in a road traffic accident on the A1 just south of Loughbrickland, was a local schoolteacher. The 29-year-old woman, Janine Hanna from Kilkeel, died when her Ford Fiesta was in colli...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2002
Employers in last-ditch talks with firefighters union
Speculation is mounting that the Fire Brigades Union will be offered a 16% pay rise by national employers at this afternoon's negotiations in London. The FBU had made it clear that 16% would represen...
Employers in last-ditch talks with firefighters union
Speculation is mounting that the Fire Brigades Union will be offered a 16% pay rise by national employers at this afternoon's negotiations in London. The FBU had made it clear that 16% would represen...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2002
'Most important' talks of Agreement begin
Roundtable talks between the pro-agreement parties and the British and Irish government have gone ahead today at Parliament Buildings in Belfast. The talks have been set up by both governments as th...
'Most important' talks of Agreement begin
Roundtable talks between the pro-agreement parties and the British and Irish government have gone ahead today at Parliament Buildings in Belfast. The talks have been set up by both governments as th...
Recruitment News, Nov 21, 2002
60 new jobs for Dublin and Mayo
US-based company Advanced Medical Optics Inc (AMO) has revealed that it is to push forward a number of developments which will see up to 60 jobs created in Co Mayo and Co Dublin. AMO has announced t...
60 new jobs for Dublin and Mayo
US-based company Advanced Medical Optics Inc (AMO) has revealed that it is to push forward a number of developments which will see up to 60 jobs created in Co Mayo and Co Dublin. AMO has announced t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2002
Economy Minister opens new Invest NI Fermanagh Office
Economy Minister, Ian Pearson has officially opened Invest NI’s new office in Enniskillen. The office, located in the INTEC Centre, is the first of three new offices in the pipeline which will streng...
Economy Minister opens new Invest NI Fermanagh Office
Economy Minister, Ian Pearson has officially opened Invest NI’s new office in Enniskillen. The office, located in the INTEC Centre, is the first of three new offices in the pipeline which will streng...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2002
Problems restrict growth of NI tourist and hospitality sector
A recent report has noted that the Northern Ireland tourism and hospitality sector has been one of the largest growth areas in expanding job opportunities since 1990. However, a range of problems rel...
Problems restrict growth of NI tourist and hospitality sector
A recent report has noted that the Northern Ireland tourism and hospitality sector has been one of the largest growth areas in expanding job opportunities since 1990. However, a range of problems rel...
Recruitment News, Nov 21, 2002
Ahern moves e-work up agenda
The Irish Minister for Trade and Commerce, Michael Ahern, has said that e-work is now firmly part of the broader e-business agenda in Ireland. Addressing delegates at the recent two-day ICT and e-Wor...
Ahern moves e-work up agenda
The Irish Minister for Trade and Commerce, Michael Ahern, has said that e-work is now firmly part of the broader e-business agenda in Ireland. Addressing delegates at the recent two-day ICT and e-Wor...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2002
Police seize weapons and drugs in loyalist stronghold
Police has seized a substantial amount of weapons, ammunition and drugs during a raid in north Belfast yesterday. Three people were arrested during the raid in the loyalist Westland area of the city ...
Police seize weapons and drugs in loyalist stronghold
Police has seized a substantial amount of weapons, ammunition and drugs during a raid in north Belfast yesterday. Three people were arrested during the raid in the loyalist Westland area of the city ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2002
IFI representatives to meet with Richardsons workers
North Belfast SDLP assembly member Alban Maginness has welcomed an announcement that representatives of the Irish government and ICI are to meet with workers from Richardsons Fertilisers on Friday. T...
IFI representatives to meet with Richardsons workers
North Belfast SDLP assembly member Alban Maginness has welcomed an announcement that representatives of the Irish government and ICI are to meet with workers from Richardsons Fertilisers on Friday. T...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2002
Two men killed in road traffic accident
UPDATE: The two men killed in a road traffic accident in County Fermanagh have been named. Both men whi died in the crash were from Enniskillen, they were named as 35-year-old Eugene Moore of The Bro...
Two men killed in road traffic accident
UPDATE: The two men killed in a road traffic accident in County Fermanagh have been named. Both men whi died in the crash were from Enniskillen, they were named as 35-year-old Eugene Moore of The Bro...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2002
Pearson challenges everyone to 'think, create, innovate'
Economy Minister, Ian Pearson has called on local innovators and entrepreneurs to meet the challenges of aiding a modern economy as he launched the consultation process on a new Regional Innovation St...
Pearson challenges everyone to 'think, create, innovate'
Economy Minister, Ian Pearson has called on local innovators and entrepreneurs to meet the challenges of aiding a modern economy as he launched the consultation process on a new Regional Innovation St...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2002
Misleading mailshots continue to target local business
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment’s, Trading Standards Service (TSS) has issued a fresh warning concerning companies which are continuing to post misleading mailshots concerning the D...
Misleading mailshots continue to target local business
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment’s, Trading Standards Service (TSS) has issued a fresh warning concerning companies which are continuing to post misleading mailshots concerning the D...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2002
Man savagely beaten during robbery
A man has been beaten during a robbery at his home in Co Londonderry. Police described the incident as "horrendous" after two men forced their way into the man's Garvagh home after demanding money at...
Man savagely beaten during robbery
A man has been beaten during a robbery at his home in Co Londonderry. Police described the incident as "horrendous" after two men forced their way into the man's Garvagh home after demanding money at...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2002
SF official denied bail at High Court
The Sinn Fein official who was arrested last month for alleged intelligence gathering activity has been refused bail at the High Court today. Fifty-two-year-old Denis Donaldson from Aitnamona Crescen...
SF official denied bail at High Court
The Sinn Fein official who was arrested last month for alleged intelligence gathering activity has been refused bail at the High Court today. Fifty-two-year-old Denis Donaldson from Aitnamona Crescen...
Business News, Nov 20, 2002
European finance for new business ideas
Local companies will be briefed about European sources of finance for new technology and bright ideas at a one-day seminar in Belfast next month. Organised by the Innovation Relay Centre (IRC), part ...
European finance for new business ideas
Local companies will be briefed about European sources of finance for new technology and bright ideas at a one-day seminar in Belfast next month. Organised by the Innovation Relay Centre (IRC), part ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2002
NI homes save £82m due to energy efficiency
Warmer homes, lower bills and a healthier environment have resulted from a focus on Home Energy Efficiency in Northern Ireland. This was the message from Social Development Minister, Des Browne, who ...
NI homes save £82m due to energy efficiency
Warmer homes, lower bills and a healthier environment have resulted from a focus on Home Energy Efficiency in Northern Ireland. This was the message from Social Development Minister, Des Browne, who ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2002
Proposals to toughen laws on sex offences
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Paul Murphy has published proposals today designed to strengthen current measures to protect the public, particularly children and the vulnerable, from sex...
Proposals to toughen laws on sex offences
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Paul Murphy has published proposals today designed to strengthen current measures to protect the public, particularly children and the vulnerable, from sex...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2002
Durkan calls for an end to inter-party squabbling
SDLP leader Mark Durkan has issued a strong rebuke to pro-agreement parties, urging them not to waste time at the forthcoming talks by pointing the finger of blame at each other. Mr Durkan spared nei...
Durkan calls for an end to inter-party squabbling
SDLP leader Mark Durkan has issued a strong rebuke to pro-agreement parties, urging them not to waste time at the forthcoming talks by pointing the finger of blame at each other. Mr Durkan spared nei...
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