NLIS 2
November 28, 2002
(Works, Services and Transportation)
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)
 

Ministers welcome appointments to Marine Atlantic board

The province�s transportation and tourism ministers welcomed news that five residents of Newfoundland and Labrador have been appointed to the Board of Directors of Marine Atlantic.

Late last week federal Transport Minister David Collenette announced Peggy Ann Coady, Robert Hicks, Beverly Marks, Donald Warr and Clyde Way had been appointed to the board.

"Marine Atlantic exists to provide service to this province. That is why, for years, we have been saying more people from Newfoundland and Labrador should hold positions on the board," said Works, Services and Transportation Minister Percy Barrett. "We�re glad the federal minister has finally paid heed to that advice and acted accordingly. We congratulate these five individuals on their appointments and have every confidence they will represent the province�s interests well."

"This province is once again boasting an extremely successful tourism season. Non-resident automobile visits are up 15 per cent this year, and Marine Atlantic traffic is up 13 per cent. I am pleased that the Newfoundland and Labrador perspective will be adequately represented through these appointments to the board. I congratulate the new board members," said Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation Julie Bettney.

Media contact:

Lynn Evans, Works, Services and Transportation, (709) 729-3015
Melony O�Neill, Tourism, Culture and Recreation, (709) 729-0928

2002 11 28                                       9:10 a.m. 


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