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Northern Ireland News for June 2002 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2002
Derry City Airport launch new website
The City of Derry Airport has launched their own website this week, providing the public with all the latest information they require about the airport and the most up to date news for the North West ...
Derry City Airport launch new website
The City of Derry Airport has launched their own website this week, providing the public with all the latest information they require about the airport and the most up to date news for the North West ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2002
Trimble resignation possible to keep process on track
The Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has said he would consider resigning again if he thought it would help the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. Mr Trimble who is also the First Minis...
Trimble resignation possible to keep process on track
The Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has said he would consider resigning again if he thought it would help the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. Mr Trimble who is also the First Minis...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2002
McAvoy supply SPDC with modular laboratories
McAvoy Group of Dungannon, Co Tyrone, have announced the supply of modular laboratories for use as part of a Shell Petroleum Development Corporation (SPDC) project in a remote region of Nigeria. Irel...
McAvoy supply SPDC with modular laboratories
McAvoy Group of Dungannon, Co Tyrone, have announced the supply of modular laboratories for use as part of a Shell Petroleum Development Corporation (SPDC) project in a remote region of Nigeria. Irel...
Business News, Jun 17, 2002
Seminars examine reality of living in the eurozone
With Northern Ireland currently exporting around one fifth of regional product to eurozone countries the seminar 'Living with the euro – the Reality for Businesses in Northern Ireland' offers a valuab...
Seminars examine reality of living in the eurozone
With Northern Ireland currently exporting around one fifth of regional product to eurozone countries the seminar 'Living with the euro – the Reality for Businesses in Northern Ireland' offers a valuab...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2002
Birthday list honours work of NI men and women
The former Chief Constable of the Northern Ireland Police Service Sir Ronnie Flanagan topped the bill this year in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Sir Ronnie Flanagan, who is now part of the Queen...
Birthday list honours work of NI men and women
The former Chief Constable of the Northern Ireland Police Service Sir Ronnie Flanagan topped the bill this year in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Sir Ronnie Flanagan, who is now part of the Queen...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2002
Magherafelt firm roll out £2m expansion
Magherafelt-based Roll Formed Fabrications have announced a £2m expansion plan which will see the company "increase its capability and overall ability to compete for business particularly in export ma...
Magherafelt firm roll out £2m expansion
Magherafelt-based Roll Formed Fabrications have announced a £2m expansion plan which will see the company "increase its capability and overall ability to compete for business particularly in export ma...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2002
ICTS reject appeals from sacked security staff
Of the 24 security staff at Belfast International Airport who were dismissed following a one-day strike last month, all but one have had their cases thrown out on appeal. The dismissals were made af...
ICTS reject appeals from sacked security staff
Of the 24 security staff at Belfast International Airport who were dismissed following a one-day strike last month, all but one have had their cases thrown out on appeal. The dismissals were made af...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2002
Unionists get tough over alleged IRA activity in Colombia
A host of key players within the Ulster Unionist Party have launched a scathing attack on the British Prime Minister Tony Blair to act over recent allegations of IRA activity in Colombia. In a docume...
Unionists get tough over alleged IRA activity in Colombia
A host of key players within the Ulster Unionist Party have launched a scathing attack on the British Prime Minister Tony Blair to act over recent allegations of IRA activity in Colombia. In a docume...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2002
Committee opposes catering college merger
The Assembly’s Committee for Employment and Learning has voted against the integration of the Northern Ireland Hotel and Catering College (NIHCC) at Portrush within the University of Ulster (UU). As ...
Committee opposes catering college merger
The Assembly’s Committee for Employment and Learning has voted against the integration of the Northern Ireland Hotel and Catering College (NIHCC) at Portrush within the University of Ulster (UU). As ...
Business News, Jun 14, 2002
BT ordered to improve broadband business
UK telecoms watchdog Oftel has ordered British Telecom (BT) to improve access to high-speed internet lines for businesses. The telecoms watchdog said BT needed to make changes to the wholesale terms ...
BT ordered to improve broadband business
UK telecoms watchdog Oftel has ordered British Telecom (BT) to improve access to high-speed internet lines for businesses. The telecoms watchdog said BT needed to make changes to the wholesale terms ...
Business News, Jun 14, 2002
Allied Surveyors open office in Enniskillen
Allied Surveyors have opened a new office in Enniskillen that in conjunction with the firm's five other offices will give blanket coverage of the whole of Northern Ireland. The company, which has exp...
Allied Surveyors open office in Enniskillen
Allied Surveyors have opened a new office in Enniskillen that in conjunction with the firm's five other offices will give blanket coverage of the whole of Northern Ireland. The company, which has exp...
Business News, Jun 14, 2002
Tesco reveal three-month sales rise
Leading UK supermarket chain Tesco has revealed an 11% rise in sales in the three months to mid-May. The company saw its profits shoot up by 14% to over £1 billion in its last financial year and said...
Tesco reveal three-month sales rise
Leading UK supermarket chain Tesco has revealed an 11% rise in sales in the three months to mid-May. The company saw its profits shoot up by 14% to over £1 billion in its last financial year and said...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2002
Police describe attacks in Larne as 'repulsive'
Police in Larne have described the recent series of attacks on Catholics in the town as “vile and repulsive”. Larne police commander, Superintendent Tom Haylett urged local politicians, community lea...
Police describe attacks in Larne as 'repulsive'
Police in Larne have described the recent series of attacks on Catholics in the town as “vile and repulsive”. Larne police commander, Superintendent Tom Haylett urged local politicians, community lea...
Business News, Jun 14, 2002
bmi favour one-way fare system
bmi british midland has scrapped its traditional “full service” fares system and introduced a one-way fare structure. From Friday June 14 onwards, bmi will "move away" from the return fare structures...
bmi favour one-way fare system
bmi british midland has scrapped its traditional “full service” fares system and introduced a one-way fare structure. From Friday June 14 onwards, bmi will "move away" from the return fare structures...
Business News, Jun 14, 2002
Binning of Consignia sparks call for all-island service
SDLP spokesperson on Employment, John Dallat MLA, has said the announcement by Consignia to cut 17,000 jobs UK wide was further evidence for the need to create an all-island postal service. Mr Dallat...
Binning of Consignia sparks call for all-island service
SDLP spokesperson on Employment, John Dallat MLA, has said the announcement by Consignia to cut 17,000 jobs UK wide was further evidence for the need to create an all-island postal service. Mr Dallat...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2002
Councillor 'disgusted' by demolition of Oxford House
Alliance Councillor Sara Duncan has said she is "disgusted" by the demolition of Oxford House. Built in 1889 as the Queen Victoria Convalescent Home by the Belfast and District Asylum, Oxford House, ...
Councillor 'disgusted' by demolition of Oxford House
Alliance Councillor Sara Duncan has said she is "disgusted" by the demolition of Oxford House. Built in 1889 as the Queen Victoria Convalescent Home by the Belfast and District Asylum, Oxford House, ...
Business News, Jun 14, 2002
Andor Technology selected as NI's top exporter
Andor Technology, a locally owned company based in West Belfast which manufactures scientific cameras, has been chosen as Northern Ireland’s top exporter in an event organised by Invest NI. Prof. Fab...
Andor Technology selected as NI's top exporter
Andor Technology, a locally owned company based in West Belfast which manufactures scientific cameras, has been chosen as Northern Ireland’s top exporter in an event organised by Invest NI. Prof. Fab...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2002
Police issue appeal following knife attack
Police have appealed for information about a serious assault in Londonderry, which resulted in a man receiving 16 stitches to his throat. The 32-year-old man was walking along Westland Street when tw...
Police issue appeal following knife attack
Police have appealed for information about a serious assault in Londonderry, which resulted in a man receiving 16 stitches to his throat. The 32-year-old man was walking along Westland Street when tw...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2002
Loyalist Commission pledge no 'first strikes'
Loyalist paramilitaries have vowed not to start violence at sectarian flashpoints throughout Belfast. Members of the Loyalist Commission, an umbrella group representing loyalist paramilitaries, churc...
Loyalist Commission pledge no 'first strikes'
Loyalist paramilitaries have vowed not to start violence at sectarian flashpoints throughout Belfast. Members of the Loyalist Commission, an umbrella group representing loyalist paramilitaries, churc...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2002
Heroin report cause for 'deep concern'
An assembly member has said the report out yesterday which revealed there are up to 1,000 ‘problem heroin users’ in Northern Ireland was a cause for deep concern. SDLP health spokesperson Annie Court...
Heroin report cause for 'deep concern'
An assembly member has said the report out yesterday which revealed there are up to 1,000 ‘problem heroin users’ in Northern Ireland was a cause for deep concern. SDLP health spokesperson Annie Court...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2002
Decrease in local unemployment figures
The latest Northern Ireland job figures released on Friday June 16 have revealed a decrease in unemployment numbers to their lowest level in almost 30 years. According to the seasonally adjusted figu...
Decrease in local unemployment figures
The latest Northern Ireland job figures released on Friday June 16 have revealed a decrease in unemployment numbers to their lowest level in almost 30 years. According to the seasonally adjusted figu...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2002
Colombia to dominate Jersey talks
New claims that IRA chiefs sanctioned the testing of weapons in Colombia by the organisation's members looks set to dominate the political climate this weekend. With the Northern Ireland peace proces...
Colombia to dominate Jersey talks
New claims that IRA chiefs sanctioned the testing of weapons in Colombia by the organisation's members looks set to dominate the political climate this weekend. With the Northern Ireland peace proces...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2002
Funeral of Fulton takes place
The funeral of Mark Fulton, the leading loyalist found dead in his cell in Maghaberry prison, has taken place in Portadown. A former leader of the paramilitary Loyalist Volunteer Force (LVF), he was ...
Funeral of Fulton takes place
The funeral of Mark Fulton, the leading loyalist found dead in his cell in Maghaberry prison, has taken place in Portadown. A former leader of the paramilitary Loyalist Volunteer Force (LVF), he was ...
Business News, Jun 14, 2002
Small firms accuse big banks of 'dragging their feet'
The Federation of Small Businesses have expressed disappointment at the Office of Fair Trading's decision to back a call from the banks for a six-month delay in the requirement on the banks to pay int...
Small firms accuse big banks of 'dragging their feet'
The Federation of Small Businesses have expressed disappointment at the Office of Fair Trading's decision to back a call from the banks for a six-month delay in the requirement on the banks to pay int...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2002
Loyalist Commission expected to unveil anti-violence strategy
UPDATE: Although loyalist community representatives were widely expected to unveil a new strategy on Thursday evening calling for an end to violence at sectarian flashpoints throughout Belfast, hopes ...
Loyalist Commission expected to unveil anti-violence strategy
UPDATE: Although loyalist community representatives were widely expected to unveil a new strategy on Thursday evening calling for an end to violence at sectarian flashpoints throughout Belfast, hopes ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2002
Minister opens £7m Londonderry hotel
The Minister for Social Development, Nigel Dodds, has opened the new £6.94 million Tower Hotel, the first to be built within the centre of the walled city of Londonderry since the 19th Century. Speak...
Minister opens £7m Londonderry hotel
The Minister for Social Development, Nigel Dodds, has opened the new £6.94 million Tower Hotel, the first to be built within the centre of the walled city of Londonderry since the 19th Century. Speak...
Business News, Jun 13, 2002
Slanair Systems become division of Nederman UK
Nederman UK has cemented its position as a leading supplier of dust and fume extraction equipment in Northern Ireland, with its recent acquisition of Slanair Systems in the province. Slanair Systems ...
Slanair Systems become division of Nederman UK
Nederman UK has cemented its position as a leading supplier of dust and fume extraction equipment in Northern Ireland, with its recent acquisition of Slanair Systems in the province. Slanair Systems ...
Business News, Jun 13, 2002
Hanna launches ‘Cyberskills’ learning initiative
Businesses and community groups in the Castlereagh and the Greater Belfast area will soon have the opportunity to avail of ‘Cyberskills’ training on their doorsteps. Minister for Employment and Learn...
Hanna launches ‘Cyberskills’ learning initiative
Businesses and community groups in the Castlereagh and the Greater Belfast area will soon have the opportunity to avail of ‘Cyberskills’ training on their doorsteps. Minister for Employment and Learn...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2002
FSB express concern over Employment Bill
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed the positive aspects of the recent Employment Bill, but expressed concern on how it will affect the Small Business Community in Northern Ireland. ...
FSB express concern over Employment Bill
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed the positive aspects of the recent Employment Bill, but expressed concern on how it will affect the Small Business Community in Northern Ireland. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2002
Crackdown on illegal fuel trade continues
A major fuel laundering plant, three filling stations and over 100 vehicles have been snared in a weeklong blitz by Customs on illegal fuel trading. The laundering plant, which was discovered in farm...
Crackdown on illegal fuel trade continues
A major fuel laundering plant, three filling stations and over 100 vehicles have been snared in a weeklong blitz by Customs on illegal fuel trading. The laundering plant, which was discovered in farm...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
