NOTE TO EDITORS:

Premier Williams to hold news conference regarding Atlantic Accord

Premier Danny Williams will hold a news conference at noon today (December 23) in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building. The Premier will give an update on yesterday�s discussions with the federal government on provincial offshore revenues. Premier Williams will be joined by Loyola Sullivan, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board.

Media contact: Elizabeth Matthews, Office of the Premier, (709) 729-3960 or (709) 690-5500

2004 12 23                           10:30 a.m.