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Northern Ireland News for August 2001 : Page 11
Business News, Aug 8, 2001
Economy slow down predicted by Bank of England
According to the latest economic analysis from the Bank of England, the UK economy will remain weak for the rest of this year. The Bank’s quarterly inflation report indicated that although the econom...
Economy slow down predicted by Bank of England
According to the latest economic analysis from the Bank of England, the UK economy will remain weak for the rest of this year. The Bank’s quarterly inflation report indicated that although the econom...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2001
Health scheme receives helping hand from lottery
An innovative scheme tasked with improving the health and well being of a socially deprived area in Derry, entitled Health in Our Hands, has received a lottery windfall from the New Opportunities Fund...
Health scheme receives helping hand from lottery
An innovative scheme tasked with improving the health and well being of a socially deprived area in Derry, entitled Health in Our Hands, has received a lottery windfall from the New Opportunities Fund...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2001
Special Cookie company commended
The Chief Executive of the Special EU Programmes Body has commended a Conlig Bakery on its “remarkable sales” record. ‘Challenge Cookie Company’, which is funded by the EU Peace Programme, employs an...
Special Cookie company commended
The Chief Executive of the Special EU Programmes Body has commended a Conlig Bakery on its “remarkable sales” record. ‘Challenge Cookie Company’, which is funded by the EU Peace Programme, employs an...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2001
UUP dismiss IICD report and peace blueprint
Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble’s response to the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning (IICD) report has been to again reiterate that the IRA must put its arms beyond use...
UUP dismiss IICD report and peace blueprint
Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble’s response to the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning (IICD) report has been to again reiterate that the IRA must put its arms beyond use...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2001
Sinn Féin attack Ulster Unionist Party’s stance
Sinn Féin chief negotiator Martin McGuinness has hit out at Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble`s refusal to back the British-Irish governments` package because of the lack of actual decommissioning....
Sinn Féin attack Ulster Unionist Party’s stance
Sinn Féin chief negotiator Martin McGuinness has hit out at Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble`s refusal to back the British-Irish governments` package because of the lack of actual decommissioning....
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2001
Relatives search for remains of murdered woman
The family of a Belfast woman murdered by the IRA 30 years ago have travelled to County Louth to search for her remains. They say this is the last chance they have of finding any trace of her body. ...
Relatives search for remains of murdered woman
The family of a Belfast woman murdered by the IRA 30 years ago have travelled to County Louth to search for her remains. They say this is the last chance they have of finding any trace of her body. ...
Business News, Aug 7, 2001
BASF issue another profits warning
Chemicals giant BASF have issued another profits warning as second quarter results revealed a drop in profits of euro 131 million, down around 15 per cent on the same period in 2000. The interim repo...
BASF issue another profits warning
Chemicals giant BASF have issued another profits warning as second quarter results revealed a drop in profits of euro 131 million, down around 15 per cent on the same period in 2000. The interim repo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2001
Apprentice Boys await parades commission decision
A Parade's Commission decision, which re-routes an Apprentice Boys parade in north Belfast planned for Saturday August 11, is being reviewed following an appeal lodged by the Ligoniel Walkers Club. T...
Apprentice Boys await parades commission decision
A Parade's Commission decision, which re-routes an Apprentice Boys parade in north Belfast planned for Saturday August 11, is being reviewed following an appeal lodged by the Ligoniel Walkers Club. T...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2001
SDLP remain positive on peace package
The nationalist SDLP have given a positive response to the Anglo-Irish package of proposals aimed at breaking the deadlock in Northern Ireland. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, 7 August, SD...
SDLP remain positive on peace package
The nationalist SDLP have given a positive response to the Anglo-Irish package of proposals aimed at breaking the deadlock in Northern Ireland. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, 7 August, SD...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2001
DUP demand equal access to package proposals
A meeting scheduled to take place between the Secretary of State and the Democratic Unionist Party on Tuesday afternoon was cancelled at the last minute, to the fury of DUP representatives. Speaking ...
DUP demand equal access to package proposals
A meeting scheduled to take place between the Secretary of State and the Democratic Unionist Party on Tuesday afternoon was cancelled at the last minute, to the fury of DUP representatives. Speaking ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2001
Four men being questioned in connection with murder
Detectives are questioning four men in connection with the murder of a man found murdered in the Malone Road area of south Belfast. Kenneth Oslon, 43, from Lower Windsor Avenue was found in an entry ...
Four men being questioned in connection with murder
Detectives are questioning four men in connection with the murder of a man found murdered in the Malone Road area of south Belfast. Kenneth Oslon, 43, from Lower Windsor Avenue was found in an entry ...
Business News, Aug 7, 2001
BP announce profit hike
Oil giant BP has reported second quarter profits of £2.66bn, up 8.6 per cent on last year. The earnings were in line with forecasts, but the company unexpectedly raised its quarterly dividend payout ...
BP announce profit hike
Oil giant BP has reported second quarter profits of £2.66bn, up 8.6 per cent on last year. The earnings were in line with forecasts, but the company unexpectedly raised its quarterly dividend payout ...
Business News, Aug 7, 2001
Ryanair announce dramatic increase in passengers
Ryanair, one of Europe’s largest low fares airlines, has announced that their passenger numbers have increased by 42 per cent. The company, which has been offering tickets for as little as £5, carrie...
Ryanair announce dramatic increase in passengers
Ryanair, one of Europe’s largest low fares airlines, has announced that their passenger numbers have increased by 42 per cent. The company, which has been offering tickets for as little as £5, carrie...
Business News, Aug 7, 2001
Local firm scoops accountancy website award
A Newry and Dundalk based Chartered Accountancy firm, FPM, has won an award from the Association of On-Line Accountants for its website. The FPM website at www.fpmca.com has become the first accounta...
Local firm scoops accountancy website award
A Newry and Dundalk based Chartered Accountancy firm, FPM, has won an award from the Association of On-Line Accountants for its website. The FPM website at www.fpmca.com has become the first accounta...
Business News, Aug 7, 2001
Individual Learning Accounts have a successful year
The Minister for Employment, Dr Sean Farren, has hailed the success of the new Individual Learning Accounts (ILA’s). ILAs are a UK-wide initiative for people aged over 18. They cost nothing to get an...
Individual Learning Accounts have a successful year
The Minister for Employment, Dr Sean Farren, has hailed the success of the new Individual Learning Accounts (ILA’s). ILAs are a UK-wide initiative for people aged over 18. They cost nothing to get an...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2001
New hotel in Maghera creates job opportunities
Walsh’s Hotel in Maghera was officially opened on August 7 by Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Sir Reg Empey, and its development has created 29 full time and 53 part time jobs in the area. ...
New hotel in Maghera creates job opportunities
Walsh’s Hotel in Maghera was officially opened on August 7 by Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Sir Reg Empey, and its development has created 29 full time and 53 part time jobs in the area. ...
Business News, Aug 7, 2001
US productivity rise confounds predictions
Despite gloomy predictions, business productivity in the United States leapt by 2.5 per cent during the second quarter of this year. This is the largest increase in quarterly productivity - a key mea...
US productivity rise confounds predictions
Despite gloomy predictions, business productivity in the United States leapt by 2.5 per cent during the second quarter of this year. This is the largest increase in quarterly productivity - a key mea...
Business News, Aug 7, 2001
Empey highlights importance of enterprise economy
Minister for Enterprise, Sir Reg Empey, has highlighted the importance of an enterprise economy at the official opening of an extension to a concrete plant in Ballymena. Speaking at the opening of th...
Empey highlights importance of enterprise economy
Minister for Enterprise, Sir Reg Empey, has highlighted the importance of an enterprise economy at the official opening of an extension to a concrete plant in Ballymena. Speaking at the opening of th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2001
NITB appoint new Chief Executive
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) have appointed a new Chief Executive, former head of Aberdeen and Grampian Tourist Board, Alan Clarke. A native of Northern Ireland, educated at Lurgan Colle...
NITB appoint new Chief Executive
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) have appointed a new Chief Executive, former head of Aberdeen and Grampian Tourist Board, Alan Clarke. A native of Northern Ireland, educated at Lurgan Colle...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2001
NIE announce £4.5 million investment in south Down
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has announced a £4.5 million investment in its infrastructure in south Down. NIE said the multi-million pound investment package unveiled for the Downpatrick area s...
NIE announce £4.5 million investment in south Down
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has announced a £4.5 million investment in its infrastructure in south Down. NIE said the multi-million pound investment package unveiled for the Downpatrick area s...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2001
Police stage reconstruction of Brett murder
In a bid to help with ongoing murder inquiries police staged a reconstruction of the shooting of teenager Gavin Brett on Sunday. Following a stop-and-question operation held by police at around the t...
Police stage reconstruction of Brett murder
In a bid to help with ongoing murder inquiries police staged a reconstruction of the shooting of teenager Gavin Brett on Sunday. Following a stop-and-question operation held by police at around the t...
Business News, Aug 6, 2001
British Airways perform to expectations
British Airways have announced a pre-tax profit of £40 million compared to a loss of £50 million in the same quarter last year, for the three months to June. The upsurge in profits was boosted by the...
British Airways perform to expectations
British Airways have announced a pre-tax profit of £40 million compared to a loss of £50 million in the same quarter last year, for the three months to June. The upsurge in profits was boosted by the...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2001
Northern Ireland's future unclear as deadline moves closer
Northern Ireland was on tenterhooks following news that the IRA have proposed a method of putting arms completely and verifiably beyond use, hours before the deadline for parties to accept or reject t...
Northern Ireland's future unclear as deadline moves closer
Northern Ireland was on tenterhooks following news that the IRA have proposed a method of putting arms completely and verifiably beyond use, hours before the deadline for parties to accept or reject t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2001
Planetarium seeks £1 million funding to secure future operations
Armagh Planetarium’s refurbishment is likely to cost up to £1 million and additional funds are being sought from the Government to bring the 33-year-old building up to scratch. The main building in t...
Planetarium seeks £1 million funding to secure future operations
Armagh Planetarium’s refurbishment is likely to cost up to £1 million and additional funds are being sought from the Government to bring the 33-year-old building up to scratch. The main building in t...
Business News, Aug 6, 2001
New worm poses insidious threat to Microsoft users
Warnings have been issued about the existence of a new computer worm which is thought to be less widespread but more insidious than the recent Code Red variant. The new threat is thought to be much m...
New worm poses insidious threat to Microsoft users
Warnings have been issued about the existence of a new computer worm which is thought to be less widespread but more insidious than the recent Code Red variant. The new threat is thought to be much m...
Business News, Aug 6, 2001
Manufacturing sector revealed as ‘officially in recession’
It has been officially confirmed that the UK’s manufacturing sector is in recession following the publication of figures showing a downward trend for the second successive quarter. Second quarter fig...
Manufacturing sector revealed as ‘officially in recession’
It has been officially confirmed that the UK’s manufacturing sector is in recession following the publication of figures showing a downward trend for the second successive quarter. Second quarter fig...
Business News, Aug 6, 2001
Airlines may be forced to detail DVT risk
According to national newspaper, the Observer, the UK Government is considering forcing airlines print health warnings about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on tickets for long-haul flights. It is underst...
Airlines may be forced to detail DVT risk
According to national newspaper, the Observer, the UK Government is considering forcing airlines print health warnings about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on tickets for long-haul flights. It is underst...
Business News, Aug 6, 2001
Survey shows that one in three ‘lie on CVs’
Results of a recent survey suggest that millions of people have lied about details on their CVs in the belief that employers will never check up on them. According to a survey carried out by CV Valid...
Survey shows that one in three ‘lie on CVs’
Results of a recent survey suggest that millions of people have lied about details on their CVs in the belief that employers will never check up on them. According to a survey carried out by CV Valid...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2001
Coach collides with lorry injuring 13 people
Thirteen people have been injured in a collision involving a lorry and a coach at the Beechhill crossroad near Keady in County Armagh. The collision took place at around 11.30am on Monday 6 August, w...
Coach collides with lorry injuring 13 people
Thirteen people have been injured in a collision involving a lorry and a coach at the Beechhill crossroad near Keady in County Armagh. The collision took place at around 11.30am on Monday 6 August, w...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2001
Government seeks victims’ views for best way forward
The Northern Ireland Executive has invited victims of the Troubles to tender their views as a method to address how better local government can serve them. The Document on a Victims Strategy was laun...
Government seeks victims’ views for best way forward
The Northern Ireland Executive has invited victims of the Troubles to tender their views as a method to address how better local government can serve them. The Document on a Victims Strategy was laun...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
