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Northern Ireland News for September 2003 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2003
Thousands of jobs on offer at Job Scene 2003
Up to 8,000 jobs are up for grabs at Northern Ireland’s largest employment and training fair which opened in Belfast on Friday. Thousands of visitors were expected to pour through the doors of the Od...
Thousands of jobs on offer at Job Scene 2003
Up to 8,000 jobs are up for grabs at Northern Ireland’s largest employment and training fair which opened in Belfast on Friday. Thousands of visitors were expected to pour through the doors of the Od...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2003
Universities awarded £50 million research funding
Northern Ireland's two universities have been awarded £50 million to boost international research programs, it has been announced. Employment and Learning Minister, Jane Kennedy said the monies would...
Universities awarded £50 million research funding
Northern Ireland's two universities have been awarded £50 million to boost international research programs, it has been announced. Employment and Learning Minister, Jane Kennedy said the monies would...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2003
NIGAG membership say 'yes' to Autumn election
The membership of the largest representative organisation for public affairs professionals in Northern Ireland has emphatically backed calls for an autumn Assembly election. In the first survey of th...
NIGAG membership say 'yes' to Autumn election
The membership of the largest representative organisation for public affairs professionals in Northern Ireland has emphatically backed calls for an autumn Assembly election. In the first survey of th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2003
NIE calls for care as contractor cuts through underground cable
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) have again called on local contractors to take extra care when working in the vicinity of underground cables after over 430 customers were cut off in Co Down. The i...
NIE calls for care as contractor cuts through underground cable
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) have again called on local contractors to take extra care when working in the vicinity of underground cables after over 430 customers were cut off in Co Down. The i...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2003
Bombardier complete Learjet sale to Irish Government
Bombardier Aerospace has confirmed the sale of a new Learjet 45 light business jet to the Irish Government. The aircraft, designed for eight passengers, is scheduled for delivery in December 2003 in ...
Bombardier complete Learjet sale to Irish Government
Bombardier Aerospace has confirmed the sale of a new Learjet 45 light business jet to the Irish Government. The aircraft, designed for eight passengers, is scheduled for delivery in December 2003 in ...
UK National News, Sep 26, 2003
Shareholders desert Kodak despite digital developments
The stock market reacted badly today to Kodak's declared strategy to accelerate growth based on digitally oriented technology. Kodak stock plunged almost 18% as the market was less than enamoured at ...
Shareholders desert Kodak despite digital developments
The stock market reacted badly today to Kodak's declared strategy to accelerate growth based on digitally oriented technology. Kodak stock plunged almost 18% as the market was less than enamoured at ...
UK National News, Sep 26, 2003
One-in-five children support poor parents, says survey
The tables are turning on the nation's thirty somethings, as they prepare to fork out to bolster their parents' financial future. New research from Skipton Building Society shows the pension shortfal...
One-in-five children support poor parents, says survey
The tables are turning on the nation's thirty somethings, as they prepare to fork out to bolster their parents' financial future. New research from Skipton Building Society shows the pension shortfal...
Business News, Sep 25, 2003
New Scheme Aims To Root Out Cowboy Builders
Lawyers have welcomed the introduction of a new Government scheme to root out rogue builders from the industry, but warn that it won't altogether eradicate the 'cowboys'. The Quality Mark scheme soon...
New Scheme Aims To Root Out Cowboy Builders
Lawyers have welcomed the introduction of a new Government scheme to root out rogue builders from the industry, but warn that it won't altogether eradicate the 'cowboys'. The Quality Mark scheme soon...
Business News, Sep 25, 2003
Controlling Construction Pollution
Pollution emissions from construction sites can cause nuisance and risks to the health of site personnel and local residents. New guidance on good environmental practice to control these pollutants, ...
Controlling Construction Pollution
Pollution emissions from construction sites can cause nuisance and risks to the health of site personnel and local residents. New guidance on good environmental practice to control these pollutants, ...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2003
British soldier dies in Iraq
A British soldier has died in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has announced today. Sergeant John Nightingale, aged 32, died in a firearms incident on September 23 and not as a result of hostile action...
British soldier dies in Iraq
A British soldier has died in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has announced today. Sergeant John Nightingale, aged 32, died in a firearms incident on September 23 and not as a result of hostile action...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2003
Petrol prices to rise next month
Petrol prices are set to increase by 1.28 pence per litre in line with inflation, the Treasury today confirmed. Following the Budget announcement that the annual revalorisation of fuel duties would ...
Petrol prices to rise next month
Petrol prices are set to increase by 1.28 pence per litre in line with inflation, the Treasury today confirmed. Following the Budget announcement that the annual revalorisation of fuel duties would ...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2003
Lloyds TSB fined £1.9m for 'unsuitable sales'
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today fined Lloyds TSB Bank plc (LTSB) £1.9 million for a number of "unsuitable sales" of a high-income equity-linked bond through the LTSB branch network. ...
Lloyds TSB fined £1.9m for 'unsuitable sales'
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today fined Lloyds TSB Bank plc (LTSB) £1.9 million for a number of "unsuitable sales" of a high-income equity-linked bond through the LTSB branch network. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2003
Dissidents disrupt Strabane DPP meeting
Dissident republicans were being blamed today for disrupting the first ever Co Tyrone district policing partnership meeting. The meeting in Strabane had to be adjourned twice after around 30 supporte...
Dissidents disrupt Strabane DPP meeting
Dissident republicans were being blamed today for disrupting the first ever Co Tyrone district policing partnership meeting. The meeting in Strabane had to be adjourned twice after around 30 supporte...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2003
Inland Revenue recovers £3.5m in unpaid wages
New figures published today show that over £3.5 million in unpaid wages from employers flouting the minimum wage was uncovered last year. The Inland Revenue carried out more than 6,000 investigation...
Inland Revenue recovers £3.5m in unpaid wages
New figures published today show that over £3.5 million in unpaid wages from employers flouting the minimum wage was uncovered last year. The Inland Revenue carried out more than 6,000 investigation...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2003
Minister announces £30m electricity initiative
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson has announced plans to invest £30 million in a new initiative aimed at reducing electricity bills for Northern Ireland's businesses. It is hoped that the funding, whi...
Minister announces £30m electricity initiative
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson has announced plans to invest £30 million in a new initiative aimed at reducing electricity bills for Northern Ireland's businesses. It is hoped that the funding, whi...
Business News, Sep 25, 2003
PCG report successful council meeting
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) attended the first pan-European workshop on Freelancing in IT, hosted by the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies (CEPIS) at Frankfurt airpor...
PCG report successful council meeting
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) attended the first pan-European workshop on Freelancing in IT, hosted by the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies (CEPIS) at Frankfurt airpor...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2003
Probe continues into two US soldiers at Guantanamo Bay
The US Defense Department is continuing its investigations into two servicemen associated with the confinement facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Both cases involve personnel assigned to Camp Delta on...
Probe continues into two US soldiers at Guantanamo Bay
The US Defense Department is continuing its investigations into two servicemen associated with the confinement facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Both cases involve personnel assigned to Camp Delta on...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2003
Republicans must confess all on violent past says Trimble
The long suffering people of Northern Ireland have the right to be told the truth about republican violence, Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble said today. Responding to Sinn Fein’s discussion docu...
Republicans must confess all on violent past says Trimble
The long suffering people of Northern Ireland have the right to be told the truth about republican violence, Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble said today. Responding to Sinn Fein’s discussion docu...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2003
Government hails drug treatment for offenders
Offenders who complete Drug Treatment and Testing Orders (DTTOs) are far less likely to reoffend, according to Home Office research published today. Although the overall reconviction rate was 80%, th...
Government hails drug treatment for offenders
Offenders who complete Drug Treatment and Testing Orders (DTTOs) are far less likely to reoffend, according to Home Office research published today. Although the overall reconviction rate was 80%, th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2003
Carpets International announce 160 job cuts
Northern Ireland textiles firm, Carpets International have announced that around 160 jobs are to go at its plants in Killinchy and Donaghadee. The announcement was made on Wednesday after the company...
Carpets International announce 160 job cuts
Northern Ireland textiles firm, Carpets International have announced that around 160 jobs are to go at its plants in Killinchy and Donaghadee. The announcement was made on Wednesday after the company...
Business News, Sep 25, 2003
Minister announces £30m electricity initiative
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson has announced plans to invest £30 million in a new initiative aimed at reducing electricity bills for Northern Ireland's businesses. It is hoped that the funding, whi...
Minister announces £30m electricity initiative
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson has announced plans to invest £30 million in a new initiative aimed at reducing electricity bills for Northern Ireland's businesses. It is hoped that the funding, whi...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2003
Beckett 'reflects' on mounting dissatisfaction with GM foods
Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett has said that she will "reflect carefully" on the findings of the public debate on GM foods. The findings of the consultation reveal that more than half of thos...
Beckett 'reflects' on mounting dissatisfaction with GM foods
Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett has said that she will "reflect carefully" on the findings of the public debate on GM foods. The findings of the consultation reveal that more than half of thos...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2003
Rise in degree qualified teachers: survey
More secondary school teachers have degrees and more lessons are taught by teachers with degrees in that subject, according to the results of a new survey. It compares today's figures against staffin...
Rise in degree qualified teachers: survey
More secondary school teachers have degrees and more lessons are taught by teachers with degrees in that subject, according to the results of a new survey. It compares today's figures against staffin...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2003
LEAs have major reform role to play: Miliband
School Standards Minister David Miliband today said that Local Education Authorities have a "major role" to play in workforce reform - which the government has highlighted as a key learning. Speaking...
LEAs have major reform role to play: Miliband
School Standards Minister David Miliband today said that Local Education Authorities have a "major role" to play in workforce reform - which the government has highlighted as a key learning. Speaking...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2003
DTI considers plan for green approach to economic growth
Breaking the link between economic growth and environmental damage is the key theme of a discussion document launched today by Defra Minister Lord Whitty and DTI Minister Stephen Timms. 'Changing Pat...
DTI considers plan for green approach to economic growth
Breaking the link between economic growth and environmental damage is the key theme of a discussion document launched today by Defra Minister Lord Whitty and DTI Minister Stephen Timms. 'Changing Pat...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2003
Man and woman arrested following stabbing
Two people where being questioned by police today following the stabbing of a man in Co Antrim early this morning. The man and woman were arrested in connection with the incident which occurred in th...
Man and woman arrested following stabbing
Two people where being questioned by police today following the stabbing of a man in Co Antrim early this morning. The man and woman were arrested in connection with the incident which occurred in th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2003
Fall in NI road traffic accidents
Road traffic accidents in Northern Ireland have fallen by 8% during 2002-2003 compared to the previous year, the latest figures have revealed. The figure, which was contained in the Northern Ireland ...
Fall in NI road traffic accidents
Road traffic accidents in Northern Ireland have fallen by 8% during 2002-2003 compared to the previous year, the latest figures have revealed. The figure, which was contained in the Northern Ireland ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2003
CCEA calls for support for education proposals
The Chief Executive of the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) has urged teachers to support their new education proposals for 11 to 14-year-olds. Gavin Boyd was speaking a...
CCEA calls for support for education proposals
The Chief Executive of the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) has urged teachers to support their new education proposals for 11 to 14-year-olds. Gavin Boyd was speaking a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2003
Ian Paisley Jnr hits out at prisoner funding
Leading DUP member, Ian Paisley Jnr has hit out at the amount of money prisoner groups have received from Peace 11 funding. Mr Paisley, who is also a member of the Policing Board, said the figures, w...
Ian Paisley Jnr hits out at prisoner funding
Leading DUP member, Ian Paisley Jnr has hit out at the amount of money prisoner groups have received from Peace 11 funding. Mr Paisley, who is also a member of the Policing Board, said the figures, w...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2003
Causeway Centre development takes giant step forward
The creation of a world-class visitors' centre at the Giant’s Causeway was a step closer today after an English based firm was announced as project advisors to the design of the building. Locum Desti...
Causeway Centre development takes giant step forward
The creation of a world-class visitors' centre at the Giant’s Causeway was a step closer today after an English based firm was announced as project advisors to the design of the building. Locum Desti...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
