News Release: Economy Minister Dr @carchibald69.bsky.social has confirmed the @northernireland.gov.uk has agreed a pathway to deliver on the closure of the Non-Domestic RHI. Read more: economy-ni.gov.uk/news/archiba...

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social MLA has met with Peter Gilleece and Georgina Grieve, the co-chairs of a new SME Entrepreneurship Codesign Group, ahead of them chairing the first meeting of the group in a few weeks.

📊New report: The Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation in Northern Ireland report for the year ending June 2025 is published today. 📥Read more➡️http://economy-ni.gov.uk/news/electricity-consumption-and-renewable-generation-northern-ireland-year-ending-june-2025

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social this evening attended the West Belfast Partnership Board annual Aisling Education Bursary Awards ceremony at St Mary's University College which saw 168 students receiving awards.

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has launched the NI Apprenticeship Awards 2026. Read more ➡️ www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/archibald-launches-apprenticeship-awards-2026

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Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social, has visited the Peacemakers Museum and the Museum of Free Derry to discuss their role in the north’s tourism offering and their contribution to Peace Tourism.

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has met students receiving their exam results. The Minister said: This is such an important time for our young people and it’s vitally important that they know that advice is available to help them take the next step in their career journey."

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social is encouraging those receiving their exam results, and their parents, to contact her Department’s Careers Service for impartial advice and guidance. Read more ➡️ www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/careers...

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has joined Tourism NI, Hospitality Ulster & the Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance in launching Tourism & Hospitality Week 2025 - it aims to celebrate the importance of the sector. Read more www.tourismni.com/news/tourism...

🌞A beautiful day to visit one of the north’s top visitor attractions. Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has visited The Giant's Causeway. She met Heather McLachlan, Director for National Trust NI to discuss their plans for a refurbished visitor centre & tourism across the wider North Coast.

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has toured Stena Line facilities at Belfast Harbour to hear more about their operations and their economic contribution to the north, and discuss a number of issues, including the current skills landscape.

As Citi marks 20 years of operations in NI, the Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has visited their Belfast headquarters to meet the team and hear more about its ongoing investment in the region.

Minister @carchibald69.bsky.social visited the Down Business Centre and the Downpatrick Regeneration Working Group. The Minister said: "I wish to thank both the Down Business Centre and Downpatrick Regeneration Working Group for their ongoing participation on their Local Economic Partnership."

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social joined Arts Ekta at the launch of this year's Belfast Mela programme of events. The festival is now in its 19th year and is the largest celebration of cultural diversity across the island of Ireland. Read more ➡️ belfastmela.org.uk/belfast-mela...

During a visit to Loaf Pottery in Crawfordsburn, Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has launched a report assessing the scale and impact of the north’s social enterprise sector. Read more www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/our-soc...

📰🔖News Release: Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has announced that leading Newry contractor McGuinness Mechanical Engineering is set to double its turnover and increase exports by almost £11 million. 🗞️Read more: economy-ni.gov.uk/news/mcguinn...

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has visited Saica Group in Warrenpoint, where she toured the factory to view its operations and meet the management team to hear more about their growth plans. The company is a major European player in sustainable paper and packaging solutions.

Economy Minister Dr @carchibald69.bsky.social has met @deptcee.bsky.social Minister for Fisheries and the Marine Environment Timmy Dooley TD to discuss the opportunities and mutual benefits that offshore renewable energy can generate across Ireland.

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has announced that Warrenpoint food-to-go manufacturer DELI LITES is investing nearly £19m to expand their product range and create 130 jobs. Read more ➡️ www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/food-go...

Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social was yesterday a guest speaker at the MacGill Summer School. In a Q&A discussion she discussed her work on building stronger all island economic ties, concerns surrounding US tariffs, & the opportunities that the north’s dual market access presents.

This morning at the 153rd TheOpen at Royal Portrush, Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social hosted a Tourism NI breakfast for potential investors, golf, business and tourism stakeholders and overseas media.

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social pictured with Galgorm Collection managing director, Colin Johnston at The 153rd Open after he announced plans to create Northern Ireland’s first championship links golf course in over 100 years. www.galgorm.com/blog.html/ga...

Ahead of the start of 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush the @economy-ni.gov.uk Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social this evening hosted a reception in Derry for potential investors from the US, Australia, India, and Europe. Read more www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/north-o...

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today met with Andrew Jewell from Apple Inc’s Education Team to receive an update on their work with the local Higher Education sector and their plans for future activities.

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has announced that Irish software automation company, ControlSoft Automation Systems is establishing a software engineering, mechanical and electrical hub in East Belfast with 27 new jobs. Read more ➡️ economy-ni.gov.uk/news/control...

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today attended the @ulsteruni.bsky.social Coleraine Campus graduation ceremony were 233 students graduated from the University’s Doctoral College, Faculty of Life and Health Sciences and the Ulster University Business School.

At Titanic Belfast today @economy-ni.gov.uk Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social and representatives from NI Tourism Alliance met with @seemamalhotra-mp.bsky.social MP, Minister for Migration and Citizenship @ukhomeoffice.bsky.social to discuss the ongoing concerns regarding the UK ETA Scheme.

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has attended the opening of PA Consulting's new office. The global consultancy firm, employ many highly skilled people in good jobs. PA’s continued investment in Belfast reflects its confidence in NI as a hub of talent, innovation & opportunity.

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has attended KPMG Belfast's ‘Insights for Leaders’ roundtable breakfast to discuss ‘A Pathfinder for Irish Aviation' report. Read more ➡️ www.kpmg.com/ie/en/home/insights/2025/06/seizing-fs-aviation-opportunity.html

Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has met St. Malachy's College & Catalyst NI to hear more about their plans for the future of the school’s Digital Hub. The Hub is developing the digital skills of young people for their learning, life skills and future careers.

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has helped launch this year's Belfast Tradfest. The Minister said: “Over the last seven years TradFest has become an ever more important part of the traditional music scene and our tourism offering." Read more belfasttraditionalmusic.com

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today visited Workforce Training Services to meet with management, staff & trainees. Workforce provides vocational training and education to almost 1,000 young people & adults across Greater Belfast.

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has welcomed a further meeting of an engagement forum she has established to ensure regular communication and collaboration with a number of stakeholders on the delivery of her economic plan.

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has met with the Board of NI Screen to thank them for their work in advancing our screen industry. The Minister also took the opportunity to thank outgoing Board members and welcome new members to the organisation.

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has visited animation studio Paper Owl Films and praised their ongoing contributions to the local animation industry. 🦉 🎙️The Minister also recorded a line to feature in the upcoming series of Pablo: Next Level. www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/economy...

Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has launched ‘Together Works’ a pioneering new initiative aimed at supporting adults with moderate learning difficulties. It brings together a coalition to deliver a scalable social enterprise model focused on inclusion, development, & therapeutic employment

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has announced that her Department is providing almost £100,000 of funding to Employee Ownership Ireland to increase awareness of the employee ownership trust model across Northern Ireland. #EODay

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has welcomed the opening of Studio Ulster, a spectacular new global production centre of excellence. Read more www.ulster.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has met with the Social Enterprise Co-Design Group to discuss progress with the actions contained within the Social Enterprise Action Plan and future financial support needs for the sector. @intertradeireland.bsky.social

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has announced new proposals to support school leavers with special educational needs Read more: economy-ni.gov.uk/news/archiba...

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today spoke at a Invest in Women Taskforce (IWF) roundtable event of key stakeholders from the access to finance ecosystem to discuss how to address the funding gap women founders face.

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has spoken at the launch of Unite the Union’s ‘Workers in the Eye of the Storm’ report.   The Minister said: “I thank Unite for producing this report. As part of my drive to deliver good jobs, I am committed to promoting workers’ safety.”

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has attended the launch of the 2025 All-Island Industry 4.0 Future Skills Report on advanced manufacturing at Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence in Dundalk. Read the full report here: amtce.ie/wp-content/u...

📥A report detailing the percentage of electricity consumption generated from renewable sources was published today. Read more: www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/electri...

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has visited the Success North West employability project in Derry, to learn more about the important work they do to support economic inclusion within the community.

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has met with the Board and Directors of Visit Derry to discuss the opportunities to ensure the growth and sustainability of the region’s tourism industry.

Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today attended a joint meeting with Londonderry Chamber & Causeway Chamber. The Minister thanked both Chambers for their participation in Local Economic Partnerships, and for their collaborative work in driving economic development in the North West.

Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today visited Foyle Port to discuss it's five-year strategy which focuses on diversification, sustainability, and regional economic development and plans to attract investment in low carbon technologies, cruise tourism, and digital infrastructure projects.

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has addressed Development Trusts NI’s conference in Belfast on the role of women in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.