Northern Ireland News for June 2002 : Page 9
Business News, Jun 7, 2002
Tandragee company receives top training accolade
Tandragee building company John Sinton Limited has become the latest recipient of an Investors in People (IiP) award. The new Accident and Emergency department of the Craigavon Area Hospital was the ...
Tandragee company receives top training accolade
Tandragee building company John Sinton Limited has become the latest recipient of an Investors in People (IiP) award. The new Accident and Emergency department of the Craigavon Area Hospital was the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2002
Fire engine and bus attacked in separate incidents
A fire engine had its windscreen broken when it was attacked by stone throwers near Ormeau Avenue in Belfast on Thursday evening. The appliance was responding to a vehicle fire, which it is thought w...
Fire engine and bus attacked in separate incidents
A fire engine had its windscreen broken when it was attacked by stone throwers near Ormeau Avenue in Belfast on Thursday evening. The appliance was responding to a vehicle fire, which it is thought w...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2002
US extradition of chef sought over Castlereagh break-in
Detectives in Northern Ireland investigating the theft of police Special Branch files are seeking the extradition of a man from the United States. A Special Branch officer was assaulted when three me...
US extradition of chef sought over Castlereagh break-in
Detectives in Northern Ireland investigating the theft of police Special Branch files are seeking the extradition of a man from the United States. A Special Branch officer was assaulted when three me...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2002
Policeman escapes injury in car explosion
An off duty police officer has narrowly escaped injury following an explosion at his car today in County Antrim. The police said the incident happened at 2.40pm this afternoon at the police officer’s...
Policeman escapes injury in car explosion
An off duty police officer has narrowly escaped injury following an explosion at his car today in County Antrim. The police said the incident happened at 2.40pm this afternoon at the police officer’s...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2002
College closes after masked men terrify students
A Further Education college in east Belfast has closed for the day after masked men terrorised students. The incident took place this morning in the Belfast Institute’s Tower Street Campus off the Ne...
College closes after masked men terrify students
A Further Education college in east Belfast has closed for the day after masked men terrorised students. The incident took place this morning in the Belfast Institute’s Tower Street Campus off the Ne...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2002
School to close over concerns for safety of pupils
A grammar school in Strabane is to close next Tuesday for Ireland’s next World Cup game over fears that its pupils may again come under attack from football supporters. On Tuesday, June 11, the Irish...
School to close over concerns for safety of pupils
A grammar school in Strabane is to close next Tuesday for Ireland’s next World Cup game over fears that its pupils may again come under attack from football supporters. On Tuesday, June 11, the Irish...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2002
NIHRC supports Rosemary Nelson inquiry campaign
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has called for an independent public inquiry into the murder of solicitor Rosemary Nelson. The Commission said it was calling for an independent i...
NIHRC supports Rosemary Nelson inquiry campaign
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has called for an independent public inquiry into the murder of solicitor Rosemary Nelson. The Commission said it was calling for an independent i...
Business News, Jun 7, 2002
Intel profits warning tips tech shares lower
A profits warning by computer chip manufacturer Intel has assisted a major slide in world stock markets taking the share market to its lowest level since October last year. Markets dipped sharply whe...
Intel profits warning tips tech shares lower
A profits warning by computer chip manufacturer Intel has assisted a major slide in world stock markets taking the share market to its lowest level since October last year. Markets dipped sharply whe...
Business News, Jun 7, 2002
NI workforce urged to maintain competitive edge
Employment and Learning Minister, Carmel Hanna, has challenged the local business sector to continue supporting initiatives geared towards giving the Northern Ireland workforce a competitive edge. Th...
NI workforce urged to maintain competitive edge
Employment and Learning Minister, Carmel Hanna, has challenged the local business sector to continue supporting initiatives geared towards giving the Northern Ireland workforce a competitive edge. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2002
Customs and Police crack down on fuel fraudsters
Fines totalling more than £18,000 were imposed by customs and police officers yesterday on motorists during a series of roadside checks for the illegal use of laundered and rebated fuel. The fines gi...
Customs and Police crack down on fuel fraudsters
Fines totalling more than £18,000 were imposed by customs and police officers yesterday on motorists during a series of roadside checks for the illegal use of laundered and rebated fuel. The fines gi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2002
HP to receive healthy share of £14m contract
Garry Williams, Director of Information Systems for the Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS), has announced a boost for information technology in the Northern Ireland health...
HP to receive healthy share of £14m contract
Garry Williams, Director of Information Systems for the Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS), has announced a boost for information technology in the Northern Ireland health...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2002
Minister considers transport needs for disabled
Regional Development Minister, Peter Robinson, has today confirmed his commitment to ensuring the transport needs of the disabled are fully considered, following his visit to Disability Action. The M...
Minister considers transport needs for disabled
Regional Development Minister, Peter Robinson, has today confirmed his commitment to ensuring the transport needs of the disabled are fully considered, following his visit to Disability Action. The M...
Business News, Jun 7, 2002
Stena Line brochure highlights NI attractions
Ferry company Stena Line has launched its award-winning day trips to Northern Ireland programme for 2002. Stena Line's popular day trips have contributed significantly to Northern Ireland's tourism i...
Stena Line brochure highlights NI attractions
Ferry company Stena Line has launched its award-winning day trips to Northern Ireland programme for 2002. Stena Line's popular day trips have contributed significantly to Northern Ireland's tourism i...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2002
Report reveals farmers face intolerable stress
Seven out of ten Northern Ireland's farmers have experienced feelings of despair that may pose a risk of them experiencing suicidal depression, according to new research. The study, carried out by Qu...
Report reveals farmers face intolerable stress
Seven out of ten Northern Ireland's farmers have experienced feelings of despair that may pose a risk of them experiencing suicidal depression, according to new research. The study, carried out by Qu...
Business News, Jun 7, 2002
NIE proposes five year price freeze
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has proposed a five year price freeze and has announced a further £250 million investment in the local network and customer services. The NIE proposal would ensure ...
NIE proposes five year price freeze
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has proposed a five year price freeze and has announced a further £250 million investment in the local network and customer services. The NIE proposal would ensure ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2002
Invest NI to back community businesses
Invest Northern Ireland aims to develop further partnership with community groups that will encourage new business start-ups and promote an entrepreneurial culture in areas of social need, Professor F...
Invest NI to back community businesses
Invest Northern Ireland aims to develop further partnership with community groups that will encourage new business start-ups and promote an entrepreneurial culture in areas of social need, Professor F...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2002
Substantial drugs haul in Hillsborough
Police have recovered a substantial quantity of illegal drugs in an operation outside Hillsborough today. A car was stopped and searched by police on the A1 near Hillsborough at 11am on Thursday morn...
Substantial drugs haul in Hillsborough
Police have recovered a substantial quantity of illegal drugs in an operation outside Hillsborough today. A car was stopped and searched by police on the A1 near Hillsborough at 11am on Thursday morn...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2002
Jurys Inn Belfast to get £500,000 refurbishment
Jurys Inn Belfast is set to get a £500,000 upgrade during the summer it has been announced. Among the upgrades and improvements will be an expansion of existing conference space and the refurbishment...
Jurys Inn Belfast to get £500,000 refurbishment
Jurys Inn Belfast is set to get a £500,000 upgrade during the summer it has been announced. Among the upgrades and improvements will be an expansion of existing conference space and the refurbishment...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2002
Hospital waiting lists peak to new record
The number of people on hospital waiting lists in the province has reached an all-time high. According to the latest quarterly figures there are almost 59,000 people on hospital waiting lists – an in...
Hospital waiting lists peak to new record
The number of people on hospital waiting lists in the province has reached an all-time high. According to the latest quarterly figures there are almost 59,000 people on hospital waiting lists – an in...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2002
HSENI warn construction sites are not playgrounds
The death of a five-year-old boy in a recent accident on a construction site in Larne serves to highlight the hidden dangers of construction sites and other hazardous workplaces over the summer months...
HSENI warn construction sites are not playgrounds
The death of a five-year-old boy in a recent accident on a construction site in Larne serves to highlight the hidden dangers of construction sites and other hazardous workplaces over the summer months...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2002
NI business leaders welcome rates hold
The Institute of Directors (IoD) in Northern Ireland has welcomed the decision by the Monetary Policy Committee to leave interest rates unchanged at 4%. However, the IoD warned that interest rates co...
NI business leaders welcome rates hold
The Institute of Directors (IoD) in Northern Ireland has welcomed the decision by the Monetary Policy Committee to leave interest rates unchanged at 4%. However, the IoD warned that interest rates co...
Business News, Jun 6, 2002
Allfirst currency trader charged with bank fraud
John Rusnak, the currency trader at the centre of the Allfirst Financial scandal, has been charged with covering up $691 million (£475 million) trading losses to boost his own earnings. A Federal Gra...
Allfirst currency trader charged with bank fraud
John Rusnak, the currency trader at the centre of the Allfirst Financial scandal, has been charged with covering up $691 million (£475 million) trading losses to boost his own earnings. A Federal Gra...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2002
Trimble seeks new parades body
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has called for a new body to be set up to oversee the contentious issue of parades in Northern Ireland. In a submission to Sir George Quigley, the chair of the Re...
Trimble seeks new parades body
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has called for a new body to be set up to oversee the contentious issue of parades in Northern Ireland. In a submission to Sir George Quigley, the chair of the Re...
Business News, Jun 6, 2002
Community Business Start-up Programme relaunched
Chair of the Assembly's Enterprise Trade and Investment Committee Pat Doherty has relaunched a revamped Community Business Start-up Programme. Speaking at the launch Mr Doherty said the programme wou...
Community Business Start-up Programme relaunched
Chair of the Assembly's Enterprise Trade and Investment Committee Pat Doherty has relaunched a revamped Community Business Start-up Programme. Speaking at the launch Mr Doherty said the programme wou...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2002
Manley rebranding fires up business ethos
Leading Northern Ireland integrated marketing agency, ManleyIMC has completed its management buyout and rebranding process and is to become known as FireIMC. FireIMC joint CEO Tim McKane said the com...
Manley rebranding fires up business ethos
Leading Northern Ireland integrated marketing agency, ManleyIMC has completed its management buyout and rebranding process and is to become known as FireIMC. FireIMC joint CEO Tim McKane said the com...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2002
Alex Maskey invested as 'Mayor' of Belfast
Belfast saw its first republican Lord Mayor invested last night after Alliance Party councillors gave their backing to Sinn Fein's Alex Maskey as first citizen. Mr Maskey, a councillor since 1983, wa...
Alex Maskey invested as 'Mayor' of Belfast
Belfast saw its first republican Lord Mayor invested last night after Alliance Party councillors gave their backing to Sinn Fein's Alex Maskey as first citizen. Mr Maskey, a councillor since 1983, wa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2002
Two women killed in rush-hour collision
An investigation has been launched into an accident in which two young women were killed as the result of a collision the M1 motorway on Wednesday. The two killed have been identified as Leigh Creane...
Two women killed in rush-hour collision
An investigation has been launched into an accident in which two young women were killed as the result of a collision the M1 motorway on Wednesday. The two killed have been identified as Leigh Creane...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2002
Invest NI 'failing' rural businesses says MLA
Launched only a few of months ago, Invest NI has already come under attack from a local MLA over its lack of service towards SMEs in rural areas of Northern Ireland. Joe Byrne, SDLP MLA for West Tyro...
Invest NI 'failing' rural businesses says MLA
Launched only a few of months ago, Invest NI has already come under attack from a local MLA over its lack of service towards SMEs in rural areas of Northern Ireland. Joe Byrne, SDLP MLA for West Tyro...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2002
Three injured in wave of shootings in Belfast
There were a number of shootings incidents in Belfast last night in which three people were injured in paramilitary-style attacks. At around 8pm, a 30-year-old man was hospitalised after being shot i...
Three injured in wave of shootings in Belfast
There were a number of shootings incidents in Belfast last night in which three people were injured in paramilitary-style attacks. At around 8pm, a 30-year-old man was hospitalised after being shot i...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2002
Police station attacked by petrol bombers
A police station on the predominantly nationalist Springfield Road in west Belfast came under sustained attack last night from around 50 youths. The attack occurred at around midnight when the gang o...
Police station attacked by petrol bombers
A police station on the predominantly nationalist Springfield Road in west Belfast came under sustained attack last night from around 50 youths. The attack occurred at around midnight when the gang o...
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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.