NOTE TO EDITORS:

Premier Danny Williams will travel to Labrador on August 12 and 13 to visit north coast communities including: Nain, Hopedale, Natuashish, Makkovik and Rigolet. The Premier will also do a tour and visit with employees at the Voisey�s Bay site. Premier Williams will be joined by Joan Burke, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment and other MHAs. Limited space has been made available for media who wish to join the delegation on the trip. Travel and accommodations will be coordinated by government, however, costs are the responsibility of the media. Media representatives interested in participating in the tour should contact the Premier�s Office by end of day Friday, August 6, 2004.

Media contact: Stephanie Power, Communications, (709) 729-4304

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