There will be a lock-in for media
representatives pertaining to a special announcement that will be made
by the Honourable Danny Williams, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador,
tomorrow (Thursday, November 18). The lock-in will take place at the
Sheraton Hotel (Avalon Room), St. John's.
During this lock-in, media will be provided
with a technical briefing, followed by a media availability with Premier
Williams and other officials.
The agenda for the lock-in is as follows:
9:00 a.m. Lock-in area opens
9:30 a.m. Technical briefing
begins
10:30 a.m. Media availability
11:00 a.m. Official event
begins
Members of the media may enter the lock-in any
time after 9:00 a.m. Upon entering, however, a person must remain in the
lock-in until the official event begins. Media representatives are
reminded that wireless communications devices such as mobile phones and
BlackBerrys, are not permitted in the lock-in area. Those in the lock-in
will be required to disable built-in wireless devices on their portable
computers.
Accreditation forms, available from the
Communications Branch of Executive Council, must be completed and signed
prior to entering the lock-in. Media representatives are requested to
complete these forms and return them by 4:00 p.m. today (Wednesday,
November 17). Further information can be obtained by contacting Doris
Walsh at 729-3812.
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Media contact:
Doris Walsh
Communications Branch
Executive Council
709-729-3812, 691-7478