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Friday, March 19, 2010

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Friday, March 5, 2010
Fishmonger bucks trend

Fishmonger bucks trend

LESS than a year after they gambled a redundancy pay out on a new business, a young couple have celebrated the opening of a new mainland shop.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Growing success of apprentice scheme

Growing success of apprentice scheme

THE SWEET smell of employment success has been enjoyed by a florist and its latest employee.
Top Table Florist and Kirstie Hewison are the first in Newport to benefit from the government’s Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE) scheme.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Radar engineers praised by RAF

Radar engineers praised by RAF

ISLAND engineers behind a radar used in the fight against the Taliban have earned praise from a senior Royal Air Force officer.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Catering exhibition is a hit

Catering exhibition is a hit

CATERING companies from across the country were on show at Medina Foodservice’s latest catering exhibition.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Hundreds at Island Expo

Hundreds at Island Expo

HUNDREDS of hoteliers, restaurateurs and caterers flocked to the third Island Expo at Cowes Yacht Haven last week.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Turn on and tune in

Turn on and tune in

iPhone users can now turn-on and tune-in to IW Radio at the touch of a screen.
The Island-owned station says it is proud to announce the launch of its new iPhone application developed by Gmedia.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Jobs created at holiday centre

Jobs created at holiday centre

HUNDREDS of people attended an open day for jobs at a refurbished holiday centre and organisers have praised the high calibre of hopefuls.
Friday, March 5, 2010

Marine firm on shortlist

A PIONEERING small hybrid boat engine, developed by an Island business, has narrowly missed out on a top award.
Friday, March 5, 2010

Boatshed boost

THE recent move of headquarters for Boatshed Cowes has proved successful.
Friday, March 5, 2010

Free health check

SMALL businesses on the IW now have free access to professional health advice — thanks to a new government helpline.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Matt raises his game – one floor

Matt raises his game – one floor

GAMING and internet business E-Quest has expanded, thanks to investment and IW Lottery funding.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Veggies get the royal treatment

Veggies get the royal treatment

AN ISLAND hotel is hoping to become a destination venue for vegetarians, with the launch of a new meat-free menu.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Smart learners scoop awards

Smart learners scoop awards

THE sixth anniversary of the Smart Training Annual Awards was marked at Quay Arts, Newport.
High Sheriff Gay Edwards presented accolades in a number of categories, as well as Employer of the Year and Learner of the Year, at a ceremony attended by many industry guests.
Friday, February 19, 2010

In touch with people’s needs

TECHNOLOGY which could help people around the world has been developed by an Island entreprenuer.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Apprentices building future

Apprentices building future

SEASONED actor and TV presenter Tony Robinson has underlined the importance of apprenticeships with the help of two young Islanders.