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Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade held a highly successful Recruitment & Skills Forum in the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry on Monday 22nd April, which was hosted by John Campbell, BBC NI’s Business & Economics Editor and focused on ‘Meeting Greater Newry’s Workforce Challenge’. One of Newry Chamber’s core strategic pillars is centred […]
Newry people are being called on to nominate their local heroes for this year’s Sunday Life Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards before the deadline at 23:50 on Monday 6th May. The awards are all about celebrating local people who have made a positive impact on their local community and who have done extraordinary things to […]
Ulster Bank has announced plans to extend its charity partnership with the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice and has committed to another year of fundraising for this service. The announcement came as a group of Ulster Bank colleagues were invited to visit the Children’s Hospice headquarters and meet team members and medical staff who provide care […]
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly met with U.S. Special Envoy to NI for Economic Affairs Joe Kennedy today, reaffirming their commitment to building prosperity through investment. The Special Envoy is on a three-day visit to Northern Ireland and met with the Ministers to discuss a range of issues including the […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed a decision by UCU and NASUWT members to accept an increased pay offer for further education lecturers. The Minister said: “I am pleased that my Department has been able to facilitate this pay award, which has been accepted by unions. Further education lecturers are vital in providing many of […]
Bank presents farming and economic update, including the annual Ulster Fry Index While inflation may have eased in recent months, there are always ongoing issue impacting farm businesses. Currently the main issue is the weather with a continued dry period long over due. Farmers may need additional cash to help them through a prolonged winter […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the appointment of Ian Snowden to the position of Permanent Secretary at the Department for the Economy (DfE). Mr Snowden has been interim Permanent Secretary at DfE since late December last year. Following a recruitment competition he was successful in securing the role on a permanent basis. Minister Murphy said: “Ian […]
Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA has urged businesses to participate in a rates revaluation exercise to help inform future bills. Reval2026 letters are due to arrive at businesses over the coming weeks, inviting them to submit rental and other market evidence to Land & Property Services (LPS). The information will contribute to the creation […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has highlighted the important role social enterprises play in creating a growing economy. Today the Minister was visiting the IncredABLE Café @ South Lake, Craigavon, a social enterprise making a difference to the lives of people with learning/intellectual difficulties and/or autism. The Minister said: “Social Enterprises, such as the IncredABLE Café, have long […]
Economy Minister, Conor Murphy has highlighted the importance of innovation in driving higher productivity. The Minister was speaking today as he met with representatives from Innovate NI, and with local businesses who have received their support. Innovate NI is a Department for the Economy initiative, delivered by Invest Northern Ireland, in partnership with local councils, […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy was in Dublin today where he discussed his economic vision and intention to grasp all-island economic opportunities. Minister Murphy held meetings with Catherine Martin, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The Minister also met […]
Newry Mourne Down Labour Market Partnership hosted a special event in Warrenpoint last week focusing on the Hospitality & Tourism sector. Funded by the Department for Communities, Labour Market Partnerships create targeted employment action plans for council areas, allowing for collaboration at local and regional level to support people towards and into work. The session, […]
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