New appointments of Assistant Commissioners for the Local Government Boundaries Review

The Department for Communities Permanent Secretary Ms Tracy Meharg, has appointed five new Assistant Commissioners with effect from 1 August 2021 until 31 May 2022.

• Mr Andrew Cassells
• Mr Colin Caughey
• Mr Brendan Patterson
• Mr Trevor Rue
• Ms Karen Smyth.

New Appointments to the Board of Sport NI

Following an open competition, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has appointed three new Members to the Board of Sport NI with effect from 1 August 2021 until 31 July 2025:

• Mr Gavin Boyd
• Miss Denise Burns
• Mrs Wendy Elliott

Lyons updated on £63million Smart Nano NI Project on visit to Londonderry

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today visited Londonderry to hear how the North West is leading a £63.9million project to increase productivity in the smart and nanomanufacturing industry in Northern Ireland.

Vaccine certificates update

Northern Ireland vaccine certificates are now available for those travelling abroad up to and including August 31.

Appointment of members to the Building Regulations Advisory Committee

The Department of Finance has announced the appointment of four new members to the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (NIBRAC).