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19/12/2001
US ambassador criticises Adams’ Cuba visit
The American ambassador to the UK, William Farish, has criticised Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams’ three-day visit to Cuba.
Mr Farish voiced his concerns while he was attending a Christmas gala event at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast on Tuesday night where he delivered a message of peace from US President George W Bush.
Speaking before the event, he described the Cuban trip by Sinn Fein as “unhelpful”.
Mr Farish said: “If you combine Colombia and September 11 and now the visit to Cuba, it certainly isn't a positive thing. I think there have been things that Sinn Fein have done recently which have been very positive and that it what we are after.”
Delivering President Bush’s Christmas message, Mr Farish said the people of Northern Ireland were a “beacon of hope” for divided societies across the world.
In the message, President Bush said Northern Ireland could be “justly proud” of its progress towards peace. (AMcE)
Mr Farish voiced his concerns while he was attending a Christmas gala event at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast on Tuesday night where he delivered a message of peace from US President George W Bush.
Speaking before the event, he described the Cuban trip by Sinn Fein as “unhelpful”.
Mr Farish said: “If you combine Colombia and September 11 and now the visit to Cuba, it certainly isn't a positive thing. I think there have been things that Sinn Fein have done recently which have been very positive and that it what we are after.”
Delivering President Bush’s Christmas message, Mr Farish said the people of Northern Ireland were a “beacon of hope” for divided societies across the world.
In the message, President Bush said Northern Ireland could be “justly proud” of its progress towards peace. (AMcE)
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13 November 2006
Sinn Fein members threatened over agreement
Senior members of Sinn Fein have had to step up personal security for fear of attack from dissident republicans who are opposed to the proposed changes to the party's policing issues. The party has already been warned that an attack is possible as a bid to derail the current political process of restoring devolution.
Sinn Fein members threatened over agreement
Senior members of Sinn Fein have had to step up personal security for fear of attack from dissident republicans who are opposed to the proposed changes to the party's policing issues. The party has already been warned that an attack is possible as a bid to derail the current political process of restoring devolution.
28 February 2003
Adams should meet chief constable in 'near future'
US Senator Bill Flynn has called on the Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams to meet with PSNI chief constable Hugh Orde in the near future. On the prospect of a meeting between Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams and the chief constable, Mr Flynn said: "I would encourage that to the greatest extent possible.
Adams should meet chief constable in 'near future'
US Senator Bill Flynn has called on the Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams to meet with PSNI chief constable Hugh Orde in the near future. On the prospect of a meeting between Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams and the chief constable, Mr Flynn said: "I would encourage that to the greatest extent possible.
04 February 2002
Trimble and Durkan pay respects to World Trade Centre victims
Mr Trimble and Mr Durkan have paid their respects to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York during a wreath-laying ceremony at Ground Zero. The first and deputy first ministers were on the second day of a week-long visit to the US, and laid the wreath on behalf of the people of Northern Ireland.
Trimble and Durkan pay respects to World Trade Centre victims
Mr Trimble and Mr Durkan have paid their respects to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York during a wreath-laying ceremony at Ground Zero. The first and deputy first ministers were on the second day of a week-long visit to the US, and laid the wreath on behalf of the people of Northern Ireland.
16 September 2021
Irish President Turns Down Invite To Mark NI Centenary
The DUP has asked the Irish President Michael D Higgins if he is "officially snubbing" Northern Ireland's centenary. Strangford MLA Peter Weir has written to the Irish President asking if his office is joining the SDLP and SF in boycotting events which mark NI's centenary.
Irish President Turns Down Invite To Mark NI Centenary
The DUP has asked the Irish President Michael D Higgins if he is "officially snubbing" Northern Ireland's centenary. Strangford MLA Peter Weir has written to the Irish President asking if his office is joining the SDLP and SF in boycotting events which mark NI's centenary.
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