All-HIE news 2002 archive from March 2002
Issued on behalf of Careers Scotland: Enterprise Minister launches Careers Scotland

Issued on behalf of Careers Scotland Enterprise Minister Wendy Alexander today (March 25, 2002) took the wraps off a pioneering new national all-age guidance organisation which will help Scots win the jobs of tomorrow
26 March 2002


HIE Network welcomes contract boost for Caithness

The news that AGM Batteries in Thurso is to be involved in supplying high-tech batteries for a multi-million pound military radio system has been warmly welcomed by the north's development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
26 March 2002


HIE Chairman outlines vision of long-term prosperity

Stimulating substantial population growth in rural areas and an open-minded "why not" approach to economic development opportunities are amongst the essential building blocks for future prosperity and growth in the Highlands and Islands - alongside a better use of the area's natural resources and efforts to create high-value and high-earning jobs.
25 March 2002


HIE welcomes telecoms cable for Northern Isles

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) chief executive Sandy Cumming has welcomed the announcement that £1.5 million of European funding has been secured for a major high-tech project to provide the Northern Isles and the North of Scotland with reliable broadband telecoms
22 March 2002


Gigha, Argyll and the IslandsNew dawn and new challenges for Gigha

“This Press Release was issued by the Isle of Gigha Heritage Tust” A major milestone in the history of the island of Gigha has been passed today (Friday 15th March) with the residents becoming legal owners of the island.
19 March 2002


Broadband launchHighland businesses urged to seize the Broadband challenge

The Highlands and Islands are leading Scotland forward with state-of-the-art demonstrations of cutting edge telecommunications.
19 March 2002


Loch Ness group tell of monster time in Amsterdam

Members of the Loch Ness Partnership gathered at Drumnadrochit Hotel today to discuss the way forward following their excellent reception at a major outdoor activities exhibition in Holland earlier this month.
19 March 2002


SkerrayArtist at the Edge goes digital


12 March 2002


School IiPIiP 'Blue' for Highland school


11 March 2002


Orkney boats make big splash at show


11 March 2002


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