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47 new jobs set for Newry after £2m investment

Economy Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has welcomed Critical Power Systems’ announcement that it is to invest £2million and create 47 new jobs in Newry with support from Invest Northern Ireland. The new manufacturing start-up business designs, manufactures and supplies power distribution units for the data centre market. Welcoming the investment Minister Hamilton said, “Critical Power […]

‘Support for entrepreneurs to get Back in Business’ – Ó Muilleoir

Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has urged uptake of the Back in Business rate support scheme. The Back in Business initiative offers a 50% rate reduction for up to a year for business owners that occupy a retail property that was previously empty. Speaking as he launched the rebranded scheme at General Merchants cafe on […]

New business park for Newry?

A major new business park which would provide high-quality office and retail space in Newry has taken a step forward this week as Carnmeen Developments, a locally owned development company, submitted an outline planning application for approval. The Newry North Business Park application features more than 1m sq. ft. of office, light industrial and retail […]

‘Chancellor’s UK corporation tax cut undermines NI economic strategy’ – Ritchie

SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has questioned the Chancellor George Osborne on the impact that his decision to cut UK corporation tax will have on the competitive advantage devolving corporation tax was intended to provide Northern Ireland Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “Through his decision to cut corporation tax in Britain, the Chancellor […]

Business Crime Action Plan launched

A new action plan to tackle crime within the business community has been jointly launched by Justice Minister, Claire Sugden and Anne Connolly, Chair of the Northern Ireland Policing Board. Speaking at the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium 5th Anniversary Reception Minister Sugden said, “The impact of business crime should not be underestimated. Far from being […]

Brexit would harm Warrenpoint Harbour future, warns Ritchie

Following the release of a poll which suggests growing support for a move to leave the EU, SDLP MP Margaret Ritchie has warned of the potential consequences it would have on the local harbour industry. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said, “It is crucial for the future of Warrenpoint Harbour, and for Northern Ireland, that […]

Shop Local Gift Vouchers are the ideal Father’s Day present

Looking for the perfect Gift for Father’s Day – then look no further. Shop Local Gift Vouchers are the ideal gift. With Father’s Day just around the corner this Gift Voucher gives you the gift of choice and all the time keeping money local. They can be redeemed in Gyms, Clothes Shops, Restaurants, Golf Clubs, […]

‘Newry the place to be for growing businesses’ says Murphy after £2.3m investment creates 17 new jobs

Joint First Minister Martin McGuinness joined with Chair of the Economy Committee Conor Murphy and Junior Minister Megan Fearon to announce Resonate Testing Limited’s £2.3million investment to establish a dedicated testing and certification facility in Newry. The investment will create 17 new advanced engineering jobs and will allow Resonate Testing to offer commercial fire and […]

A life in law: Newry solicitor looks back on his 40 years in the legal profession

Rory McShane is one of Northern Ireland’s leading legal professionals with over 40 years in private practice as a solicitor, former President, Treasurer and serving Council member of the Law Society of Northern Ireland. His reputation and career is well known to many. After 40 years in business, Newry Times took the opportunity to ask […]

‘Half of jobs under threat if UK quits EU’ – Warrenpoint Harbour Chief Executive

Chief Executive of Warrenpoint Harbour Peter Conway has issued a stark warning today, envisaging that up to half the jobs at Warrenpoint Harbour could be in jeopardy if the UK quits the European Union. Conway, the Northern Ireland representative for the British Ports Association, told Newry Times, “Trade with our partners in the European Union […]







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