Northern Ireland News for February 2002 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2002
Improved unemployment figures 'must not breed complacency'
Statistics released from the Labour Force Survey, for the period October to December 2001, has shown that there has been a slight decrease in unemployment. According to the International Labour Organ...
Improved unemployment figures 'must not breed complacency'
Statistics released from the Labour Force Survey, for the period October to December 2001, has shown that there has been a slight decrease in unemployment. According to the International Labour Organ...
Business News, Feb 13, 2002
Stormont Ministers launch £3m Creativity Seed Fund
Four departmental ministers drawn from across Northern Ireland's political divide demonstrated their commitment to unlocking the province's hidden talent through the launch of the £3 million 'Creativi...
Stormont Ministers launch £3m Creativity Seed Fund
Four departmental ministers drawn from across Northern Ireland's political divide demonstrated their commitment to unlocking the province's hidden talent through the launch of the £3 million 'Creativi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2002
Reid tells Americans 'Northern Ireland people understand'
The Secretary of State John Reid has told the Americans that the people of Northern Ireland understand how they feel in the face of the threat of terrorism. Speaking from Washington Dr Reid said Nort...
Reid tells Americans 'Northern Ireland people understand'
The Secretary of State John Reid has told the Americans that the people of Northern Ireland understand how they feel in the face of the threat of terrorism. Speaking from Washington Dr Reid said Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2002
NI Executive begins major public administration review
The long-promised Review of Public Administration has been given the go-ahead to start in the spring. The review, which one official described as the biggest since "the MacRory Review of the early 70...
NI Executive begins major public administration review
The long-promised Review of Public Administration has been given the go-ahead to start in the spring. The review, which one official described as the biggest since "the MacRory Review of the early 70...
Business News, Feb 13, 2002
Students live below the poverty line
The Northern Ireland Association of Citizens Advice Bureau (NIACAB) has revealed that students in the province live £38.22 below the poverty line each week. NIACAB said the abolition of maintenance g...
Students live below the poverty line
The Northern Ireland Association of Citizens Advice Bureau (NIACAB) has revealed that students in the province live £38.22 below the poverty line each week. NIACAB said the abolition of maintenance g...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2002
Police Service to receive £16m additional funding
The Northern Ireland Security Minister Jane Kennedy has announced the police service is set to receive £16 million this year to cover extra spending pressures. Ms Kennedy made the announcement during...
Police Service to receive £16m additional funding
The Northern Ireland Security Minister Jane Kennedy has announced the police service is set to receive £16 million this year to cover extra spending pressures. Ms Kennedy made the announcement during...
Business News, Feb 13, 2002
DoE propose radical shake up of planning service
The most radical shake-up of planning in Northern Ireland for 30 years has been unveiled by the Department of Environment. The proposals, which are contained in the Modernising Planning Processes con...
DoE propose radical shake up of planning service
The most radical shake-up of planning in Northern Ireland for 30 years has been unveiled by the Department of Environment. The proposals, which are contained in the Modernising Planning Processes con...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2002
DRD begin £3.5m environmental improvement scheme
Work on a £3.5 million scheme to safeguard the environment at one of Northern Ireland’s most attractive seaside locations is set to get underway. Major improvements to the sewerage infrastructure at ...
DRD begin £3.5m environmental improvement scheme
Work on a £3.5 million scheme to safeguard the environment at one of Northern Ireland’s most attractive seaside locations is set to get underway. Major improvements to the sewerage infrastructure at ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2002
Euro safety awards for NI's top ten
The first-ever regional winners of the European Week for Safety and Health Awards were announced on February 13 at a ceremony held in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast. The European Week for Safety and Hea...
Euro safety awards for NI's top ten
The first-ever regional winners of the European Week for Safety and Health Awards were announced on February 13 at a ceremony held in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast. The European Week for Safety and Hea...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2002
Cookstown company fined for polluting river
A County Tyrone general manufacturing company has been prosecuted for the unauthorised discharge of trade effluent into a wastewater treatment works resulting in a major fish kill on the Killymoon Riv...
Cookstown company fined for polluting river
A County Tyrone general manufacturing company has been prosecuted for the unauthorised discharge of trade effluent into a wastewater treatment works resulting in a major fish kill on the Killymoon Riv...
Business News, Feb 13, 2002
British Airways axe 5,800 jobs to recoup £650m
British Airways is to axe 5,800 jobs as part of a package aimed at achieving cost cuts of £650 million a year. The airline plan to cut routes and lower fares to combat losses amid a fall in passenger...
British Airways axe 5,800 jobs to recoup £650m
British Airways is to axe 5,800 jobs as part of a package aimed at achieving cost cuts of £650 million a year. The airline plan to cut routes and lower fares to combat losses amid a fall in passenger...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2002
Fire fighters pay dispute delays Derry Airport flights
Flights were delayed at City of Derry Airport on Wednesday as fire crews called a two-hour stoppage in a protest over pay. While some London and Dublin Ryanair services were delayed for more than an ...
Fire fighters pay dispute delays Derry Airport flights
Flights were delayed at City of Derry Airport on Wednesday as fire crews called a two-hour stoppage in a protest over pay. While some London and Dublin Ryanair services were delayed for more than an ...
Business News, Feb 13, 2002
Dukes Transport lose appeal against 10-year operating ban
It has been reported that Portadown-based haulage firm Dukes Transport have had their appeal dismissed over a 10-year ban against holding an operators licence in Britain. The judgment made at Edinbur...
Dukes Transport lose appeal against 10-year operating ban
It has been reported that Portadown-based haulage firm Dukes Transport have had their appeal dismissed over a 10-year ban against holding an operators licence in Britain. The judgment made at Edinbur...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2002
Sinn Féin must register 'interests' say Commons
Sinn Féin's MPs should be required to list their interests after taking up Westminster facilities, an influential House of Commons committee has ruled. In a report published on Wednesday February 13,...
Sinn Féin must register 'interests' say Commons
Sinn Féin's MPs should be required to list their interests after taking up Westminster facilities, an influential House of Commons committee has ruled. In a report published on Wednesday February 13,...
Business News, Feb 12, 2002
Tate selects Signify to provide secure access
Tate Office, part of the Carlisle Staffing Services Group, has selected Signify to deliver secure remote access to its corporate systems. The company selected Signify's business partner, ISC Networks...
Tate selects Signify to provide secure access
Tate Office, part of the Carlisle Staffing Services Group, has selected Signify to deliver secure remote access to its corporate systems. The company selected Signify's business partner, ISC Networks...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2002
SRH pays £6m for Longford Leader Group
Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH), the company which owns Portadown-based Morton Newspaper Group, has paid £5.85 million for the Republic's Longford Leader Group. The Longford Leader has a 15,000 strong ...
SRH pays £6m for Longford Leader Group
Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH), the company which owns Portadown-based Morton Newspaper Group, has paid £5.85 million for the Republic's Longford Leader Group. The Longford Leader has a 15,000 strong ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2002
CBI report is mixed bag for SME sector
The Confederation of British Industry's latest quarterly report into the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector paints a less gloomy picture than many business leaders may have previously feared. T...
CBI report is mixed bag for SME sector
The Confederation of British Industry's latest quarterly report into the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector paints a less gloomy picture than many business leaders may have previously feared. T...
Business News, Feb 12, 2002
AWG Developments launches property finance initiative
AWG Developments is set to launch its latest £50 million property finance initiative to the commercial property industry in Northern Ireland. Launched this week, the innovative finance deal called MD...
AWG Developments launches property finance initiative
AWG Developments is set to launch its latest £50 million property finance initiative to the commercial property industry in Northern Ireland. Launched this week, the innovative finance deal called MD...
Business News, Feb 12, 2002
Cyber experts team up to resolve '.uk' disputes
In an effort to ensure that .uk domain name disputes are sorted out quickly and fairly, Nominet UK has appointed 37 cyber-savvy experts to its Dispute Resolution Service (DRS). Emily Taylor, Nominet'...
Cyber experts team up to resolve '.uk' disputes
In an effort to ensure that .uk domain name disputes are sorted out quickly and fairly, Nominet UK has appointed 37 cyber-savvy experts to its Dispute Resolution Service (DRS). Emily Taylor, Nominet'...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2002
Assembly backs Queen's Jubilee school memento
The Stormont Assembly has backed a motion calling for the Department of Education to provide funds for souvenirs for primary schoolchildren to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee. A motion tabled by the ...
Assembly backs Queen's Jubilee school memento
The Stormont Assembly has backed a motion calling for the Department of Education to provide funds for souvenirs for primary schoolchildren to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee. A motion tabled by the ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2002
Campaign highlights danger of drugs
A campaign focusing on the dangers of drugs targeted at young people has been launched by the Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland. The campaign, which is targeted at 14-17 year olds particul...
Campaign highlights danger of drugs
A campaign focusing on the dangers of drugs targeted at young people has been launched by the Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland. The campaign, which is targeted at 14-17 year olds particul...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2002
Two men die in west Belfast hostel blaze
The police have launched an investigation into the cause of a fire in which two men died at a residential hostel in west Belfast. The two men Hugo Brannigan, aged 62, and Jim Irvine, aged 42 died aft...
Two men die in west Belfast hostel blaze
The police have launched an investigation into the cause of a fire in which two men died at a residential hostel in west Belfast. The two men Hugo Brannigan, aged 62, and Jim Irvine, aged 42 died aft...
Business News, Feb 12, 2002
High Street shopping spree continues
A report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that UK shoppers showed no sign of slowing down as High Street spending continued to boom in January. The industry figures showed sales gr...
High Street shopping spree continues
A report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that UK shoppers showed no sign of slowing down as High Street spending continued to boom in January. The industry figures showed sales gr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2002
UK Trade and Industry Secretary visits Belfast
The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Patricia Hewitt, has visited Northern Ireland to carry out a number of business engagements in west and east Belfast. Ms Hewitt’s first stop was at FG W...
UK Trade and Industry Secretary visits Belfast
The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Patricia Hewitt, has visited Northern Ireland to carry out a number of business engagements in west and east Belfast. Ms Hewitt’s first stop was at FG W...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2002
Renewed calls for Finucane murder public inquiry
An extensive report calling for an independent public inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has been released by a New York based human rights committee. The report 'Beyond Collus...
Renewed calls for Finucane murder public inquiry
An extensive report calling for an independent public inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has been released by a New York based human rights committee. The report 'Beyond Collus...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2002
Kilrea man shot in front of family
A 26-year-old man has been shot in front of his family in a paramilitary-style attack in County Londonderry. The man is in hospital after being shot in both ankles by an armed gang of four men who fo...
Kilrea man shot in front of family
A 26-year-old man has been shot in front of his family in a paramilitary-style attack in County Londonderry. The man is in hospital after being shot in both ankles by an armed gang of four men who fo...
Business News, Feb 12, 2002
Construction industry warned of employee fraud
Companies in the construction sector have been warned to pay greater attention to the credentials of their employees as research reveals the industry suffers a significantly high risk of staff fraud. ...
Construction industry warned of employee fraud
Companies in the construction sector have been warned to pay greater attention to the credentials of their employees as research reveals the industry suffers a significantly high risk of staff fraud. ...
Business News, Feb 12, 2002
Marketing 'Canons of Knowledge' available online
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has announced an initiative called ‘The Knowledge Centre’ which contain ‘Canons of Knowledge’ to help improve the practice of marketing. The canons showcase...
Marketing 'Canons of Knowledge' available online
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has announced an initiative called ‘The Knowledge Centre’ which contain ‘Canons of Knowledge’ to help improve the practice of marketing. The canons showcase...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2002
Bloody Sunday families to challenge police screening
A Belfast High Court judge has allowed the families of those killed on Bloody Sunday leave to challenge a ruling that police officers should give evidence from behind screens. Mr Justice Kerr gave th...
Bloody Sunday families to challenge police screening
A Belfast High Court judge has allowed the families of those killed on Bloody Sunday leave to challenge a ruling that police officers should give evidence from behind screens. Mr Justice Kerr gave th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2002
Ballymoney Foods secures £1m Safeway contract
National Chip Week will be a time for double celebration at Ballymoney Foods, Ireland's only producer of frozen potato products, as the company has won a major UK contract with retailer Safeway. Wort...
Ballymoney Foods secures £1m Safeway contract
National Chip Week will be a time for double celebration at Ballymoney Foods, Ireland's only producer of frozen potato products, as the company has won a major UK contract with retailer Safeway. Wort...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.