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Northern Ireland News for September 2001 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2001
Smuggling operation uncovered in Coalisland
An illicit spirit bottling plant has been found in a joint raid by police and customs officers in County Tyrone. More than 20,000 litres of spirits were found in the plant at Washing Bay in Coalislan...
Smuggling operation uncovered in Coalisland
An illicit spirit bottling plant has been found in a joint raid by police and customs officers in County Tyrone. More than 20,000 litres of spirits were found in the plant at Washing Bay in Coalislan...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2001
Charities told to beware of Golden Jubilee scams
There have been recent reports of a suspected publishing scam circulating in Northern Ireland which is seeking to cash in on the Queen’s Golden Jubilee’s celebrations next year. Emerging reports show...
Charities told to beware of Golden Jubilee scams
There have been recent reports of a suspected publishing scam circulating in Northern Ireland which is seeking to cash in on the Queen’s Golden Jubilee’s celebrations next year. Emerging reports show...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2001
Follow up uncovers crude devices in north Belfast
In the aftermath of bitter rioting in north Belfast police have recovered three unexploded pipe bombs and the remains of five exploded devices in a follow up search operation. Police conducted the s...
Follow up uncovers crude devices in north Belfast
In the aftermath of bitter rioting in north Belfast police have recovered three unexploded pipe bombs and the remains of five exploded devices in a follow up search operation. Police conducted the s...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2001
Robinson praises contribution of network management
Northern Ireland's network management companies have been praised for their strategic contribution to the local economy. Bruce Robinson, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and...
Robinson praises contribution of network management
Northern Ireland's network management companies have been praised for their strategic contribution to the local economy. Bruce Robinson, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2001
Adams claims “decommissioning is under threat”
Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has claimed that Ulster Unionist attempts to have Sinn Fein ministers expelled from the Northern Ireland Assembly will threaten decommissioning. Ulster Unionist Leader...
Adams claims “decommissioning is under threat”
Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has claimed that Ulster Unionist attempts to have Sinn Fein ministers expelled from the Northern Ireland Assembly will threaten decommissioning. Ulster Unionist Leader...
Business News, Sep 24, 2001
UK companies urged to tap into creative strategies
A report produced by Britain’s top managers has warned that lack of a can-do mentality and aversion to risk in UK organisations are preventing them from tapping into employees’ creativity. According ...
UK companies urged to tap into creative strategies
A report produced by Britain’s top managers has warned that lack of a can-do mentality and aversion to risk in UK organisations are preventing them from tapping into employees’ creativity. According ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2001
Northern Ireland companies lead the way in IIP
Northern Ireland companies are leading the way by investing in their biggest asset – their people. Minister for Employment and Learning, Dr Sean Farren, praised the work of around 35 local organisati...
Northern Ireland companies lead the way in IIP
Northern Ireland companies are leading the way by investing in their biggest asset – their people. Minister for Employment and Learning, Dr Sean Farren, praised the work of around 35 local organisati...
Business News, Sep 24, 2001
HSE website lays foundations for workplace safety
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a new web page that enables employees to gain rapid access to essential information about their health and safety rights and responsibilities. Desc...
HSE website lays foundations for workplace safety
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a new web page that enables employees to gain rapid access to essential information about their health and safety rights and responsibilities. Desc...
Business News, Sep 24, 2001
BT considers further fragmentation of business operations
The demerger of BT’s mobile phone business might be the first in a series of fragmentations that could see the company broken up into an array of separate entities in an attempt to lessen company’s de...
BT considers further fragmentation of business operations
The demerger of BT’s mobile phone business might be the first in a series of fragmentations that could see the company broken up into an array of separate entities in an attempt to lessen company’s de...
Business News, Sep 24, 2001
Share prices take tentative steps towards recovery
Share prices worldwide have made the first steps towards reversing last week’s seemingly unstoppable downward trend, which at one point saw American investors holding share losses running at nearly $1...
Share prices take tentative steps towards recovery
Share prices worldwide have made the first steps towards reversing last week’s seemingly unstoppable downward trend, which at one point saw American investors holding share losses running at nearly $1...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2001
Firefighters donate proceeds to America
Firefighters in Northern Ireland have raised more than £10,000 for the families of officers killed and injured in the terrorist attacks on the US two weeks ago. Firefighters from across the province...
Firefighters donate proceeds to America
Firefighters in Northern Ireland have raised more than £10,000 for the families of officers killed and injured in the terrorist attacks on the US two weeks ago. Firefighters from across the province...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2001
Rodgers opens debate on agriculture in Belfast
The Stormont Minister for Agriculture Bríd Rodgers has said European agricultural policy will have to focus less on supporting food production and more on strengthening rural economies if it wants to ...
Rodgers opens debate on agriculture in Belfast
The Stormont Minister for Agriculture Bríd Rodgers has said European agricultural policy will have to focus less on supporting food production and more on strengthening rural economies if it wants to ...
Business News, Sep 24, 2001
The Body Shop is rewarded for customer focus
The Belfast branch of The Body Shop has won a prestigious business award that marks it out as one of the province’s most customer-focused retailers. The Friendly Business Awards, organised by the Jun...
The Body Shop is rewarded for customer focus
The Belfast branch of The Body Shop has won a prestigious business award that marks it out as one of the province’s most customer-focused retailers. The Friendly Business Awards, organised by the Jun...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2001
Unionists draw up Sinn Féin exclusion motion
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has begun drawing up a motion to exclude Sinn Féin from the Northern Ireland power-sharing executive. The motion, which was tabled to be debated on Monday September 24...
Unionists draw up Sinn Féin exclusion motion
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has begun drawing up a motion to exclude Sinn Féin from the Northern Ireland power-sharing executive. The motion, which was tabled to be debated on Monday September 24...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2001
Future of Belfast International airport remains unclear
A further slump in the share price of TBI, the company that owns Belfast International Airport has cast doubt on a potential takeover of the airport. The share price of TBI dropped to 52p on Monday S...
Future of Belfast International airport remains unclear
A further slump in the share price of TBI, the company that owns Belfast International Airport has cast doubt on a potential takeover of the airport. The share price of TBI dropped to 52p on Monday S...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2001
Empey gives economic update to business representatives
Enterprise Minister Sir Reg Empey has spoken out about the vital need for committed progress towards a politically stable and harmonious society as the key to successfully meeting economic challenges....
Empey gives economic update to business representatives
Enterprise Minister Sir Reg Empey has spoken out about the vital need for committed progress towards a politically stable and harmonious society as the key to successfully meeting economic challenges....
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2001
Northern Ireland Assembly: Suspended for the last time?
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Dr John Reid has pushed the reset button on the Northern Ireland Assembly for what he has said is the last time. Speaking on BBC’s Breakfast with Frost on Sunday, ...
Northern Ireland Assembly: Suspended for the last time?
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Dr John Reid has pushed the reset button on the Northern Ireland Assembly for what he has said is the last time. Speaking on BBC’s Breakfast with Frost on Sunday, ...
Business News, Sep 21, 2001
Economic gloom spreads as markets slide
The spreading fiscal ripples of last week’s terrorist attack on America looked more and more like turning into an economic tsunami as US share prices dived to their lowest level for five years on a ma...
Economic gloom spreads as markets slide
The spreading fiscal ripples of last week’s terrorist attack on America looked more and more like turning into an economic tsunami as US share prices dived to their lowest level for five years on a ma...
Business News, Sep 21, 2001
Shares rebound sharply from five-year low
The London share market has rebounded sharply from a period of freefall in early morning trading. At one point it looked as though investors were prepared to abandon shares in favour of government bo...
Shares rebound sharply from five-year low
The London share market has rebounded sharply from a period of freefall in early morning trading. At one point it looked as though investors were prepared to abandon shares in favour of government bo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2001
Calls for increase in public transport investment
Northern Ireland must increase its investment in transport by £100 million per year – nearly half as much again as is currently planned - if it is to achieve a transportation system fit for the 21st c...
Calls for increase in public transport investment
Northern Ireland must increase its investment in transport by £100 million per year – nearly half as much again as is currently planned - if it is to achieve a transportation system fit for the 21st c...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2001
Secretary leans towards suspension of assembly
The suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly looks increasingly likely as efforts continued on Friday in an effort to break the deadlocked political process. It is thought the Northern Ireland Sec...
Secretary leans towards suspension of assembly
The suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly looks increasingly likely as efforts continued on Friday in an effort to break the deadlocked political process. It is thought the Northern Ireland Sec...
Business News, Sep 21, 2001
Campbell announces major research on retailing
Regional Development Minister, Gregory Campbell has announced plans to carry out comprehensive research in relation to strategic planning considerations surrounding large-scale retail developments in ...
Campbell announces major research on retailing
Regional Development Minister, Gregory Campbell has announced plans to carry out comprehensive research in relation to strategic planning considerations surrounding large-scale retail developments in ...
Business News, Sep 21, 2001
Open + Direct review takes Gold Award
Open + Direct's Annual Review was awarded gold in the Astrid Awards, which honour outstanding achievement in graphics and print design. The document, entitled 'Take One', received the Gold Award in ...
Open + Direct review takes Gold Award
Open + Direct's Annual Review was awarded gold in the Astrid Awards, which honour outstanding achievement in graphics and print design. The document, entitled 'Take One', received the Gold Award in ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2001
Assembly gives go-ahead for £60m gas pipeline
The Northern Ireland Executive has given the go-ahead for a £60 million natural gas pipeline through the province. The pipeline is an integral part of plans required to get a £150 million gas powered...
Assembly gives go-ahead for £60m gas pipeline
The Northern Ireland Executive has given the go-ahead for a £60 million natural gas pipeline through the province. The pipeline is an integral part of plans required to get a £150 million gas powered...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2001
Ulster Museum commemorates bicentenary of the Act of Union
Lord Mayor Jim Rodgers and Culture Minister Michael McGimpsey were just some of the guests at a recent series of commemorative lectures celebrating the bicentenary of the Act of Union. Held in the Ci...
Ulster Museum commemorates bicentenary of the Act of Union
Lord Mayor Jim Rodgers and Culture Minister Michael McGimpsey were just some of the guests at a recent series of commemorative lectures celebrating the bicentenary of the Act of Union. Held in the Ci...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2001
Northern Ireland sees cancer awareness drive
A campaign to increase awareness of breast cancer in Northern Ireland has been unveiled outside the Europa Hotel in Belfast. The eye-catching poster campaign, designed by the Ulster Cancer Foundation...
Northern Ireland sees cancer awareness drive
A campaign to increase awareness of breast cancer in Northern Ireland has been unveiled outside the Europa Hotel in Belfast. The eye-catching poster campaign, designed by the Ulster Cancer Foundation...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2001
Unionists’ last minute decision to join Police Board
Following weeks of uncertainty the Ulster Unionist Party and the Democratic Unionists have decided to nominate three members to the Northern Ireland Police Board. The move came just as the Thursday m...
Unionists’ last minute decision to join Police Board
Following weeks of uncertainty the Ulster Unionist Party and the Democratic Unionists have decided to nominate three members to the Northern Ireland Police Board. The move came just as the Thursday m...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2001
Tourism Ireland meets to discuss US attacks
Tourism Ireland Ltd, the new all-Ireland tourism body which is responsible for Ireland’s tourism marketing programme overseas from 2002, has revealed that will be assessing the impact on Irish tourism...
Tourism Ireland meets to discuss US attacks
Tourism Ireland Ltd, the new all-Ireland tourism body which is responsible for Ireland’s tourism marketing programme overseas from 2002, has revealed that will be assessing the impact on Irish tourism...
Business News, Sep 21, 2001
Education conference debates balance between education and skills
An education conference hosted by the Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment has focused debate on the balancing of academic learning in the classroom with skills and...
Education conference debates balance between education and skills
An education conference hosted by the Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment has focused debate on the balancing of academic learning in the classroom with skills and...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2001
Portadown ‘master plan’ aims to regenerate town
A comprehensive master plan to regenerate the heart of Portadown is being drawn up by leading consultants appointed by the Department for Social Development (DSD). Local people and organisations are...
Portadown ‘master plan’ aims to regenerate town
A comprehensive master plan to regenerate the heart of Portadown is being drawn up by leading consultants appointed by the Department for Social Development (DSD). Local people and organisations are...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
