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Plan for Warrenpoint Port forecasts growth: VIDEO REPORT
Warrenpoint Port has unveiled a major 25-year growth plan as it forecasts a continued growth in trade following Brexit. The Warrenpoint Port Masterplan document, which covers 2018-2043, aims to build on the port’s position as the second largest port in Northern Ireland and as a major economic driver for the region. Warrenpoint Port is a […]
Chartered Accountants Ulster Society Annual Dinner: FULL GALLERY
Pamela McCreedy, Chair of Chartered Accountants Ulster Society, has called for local political leaders to work together to find a way to address the democratic deficit at Stormont and to address issues which are affecting jobs, services and quality of life for people in Northern Ireland. Speaking to over 300 guests at the Ulster Society’s […]
WorldSBK set for Northern Irish debut in 2019: VIDEO REPORT
Manna Developments and Dorna WSBK Organization has confirmed the signing of a three-year agreement to host the WorldSBK Races at the new £30m (€34m) Lake Torrent Circuit which is currently under construction in Coalisland, County Tyrone, just 40 minutes away from Belfast. Lake Torrent is the brainchild of Manna Developments founder and motor-racing enthusiast David Henderson […]
Hardy Sales and Marketing Ltd signs distribution deal with Boost: VIDEO REPORT
Antrim-based company Hardy Sales and Marketing Ltd (HSMNI) has signed an exclusive five year distribution deal with Boost, the number one selling soft drink* in Northern Ireland’s convenience sector. As distribution partner for Boost, which is currently celebrating its 15th birthday in Northern Ireland, HSMNI will provide warehousing, distribution, van sales and key account management […]
The BF Friday Giggle! AND 10 things to do from DiscoverNorthernIreland.com
Every Friday we scour the internet to bring you a short video that we think will bring a smile to your face on a dreary (or in this week’s case, freezing) Friday morning. PLUS….. Forward Planner: 10 things to do in Northern Ireland DiscoverNorthernIreland.com has stacks of fun things to do across NI, from family […]
The current privacy discussion is the wrong discussion: VIDEO REPORT
by Prof. Steven Van Belleghem We are at the start of phase three of digital evolution. However, the privacy and ethics discussions of governments usually relate more closely to the second phase of digitalization, when smartphones and social media were transforming the way we communicate. Today, the European Commission is not happy about the advertising […]
£15m infrastructure investment for Belfast City Airport: VIDEO REPORT
George Best Belfast City Airport has announced a £15 million infrastructure investment that will include a major upgrade of its departure lounge, incorporating its retail, food and beverage offering. The investment also includes an upgrade of the airport’s central security area and hold baggage screening facilities, as well as the purchase of a new fleet […]
Brian Lavery slams poor political leadership at launch of CBRE’s Northern Ireland Outlook 2018: VIDEO REPORT
Investors in Northern Ireland’s commercial property market can expect some of the highest rates of return compared to other regions of the UK or in Dublin, according to the CBRE Northern Ireland Real Estate Outlook 2018. Prime yields – the annual rent achieved from a property divided by the property’s value – are higher across […]
Local businesses people urged to get set for final GDPR countdown – 85 working days to go! VIDEO REPORT
Around 60 people from marketing, legal and HR sectors attended a GDPR seminar in The Europa Hotel, Belfast organised by leading recruitment consultancy Brightwater. Keynote speaker was Ken Macdonald, Head of ICO (the Information Commissioner’s Office) Regions. For more information on GDPR and its relevance to your organisation click here.
SureCert secures £400k investment: VIDEO REPORT
SureCert, a Belfast-based startup, has secured funding of £400k to develop and launch an online platform that will revolutionise and accelerate the recruitment process in industries where a high level of verification is required. Initially, the platform will focus on nursing. With plans to create six positions in the next 12 months, SureCert is a […]
