2009-2010

News Release

REF NO.: 264

SUBJECT: Marine Institute to open Marine Base in Holyrood

DATE: August 13, 2010

Note to Editors:
The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland will hold a news conference to officially open its new marine base in Holyrood on Monday, Aug.16 at 11:30 a.m.
Keith Ashfield, minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister for Atlantic Gateway will be on hand to open the new facility along with Darin King, minister of education; Dr. Gary Kachanoski, president and vice-chancellor, Memorial University; Gary Goobie, Mayor, Town of Holyrood and Glenn Blackwood, executive director, Fisheries and Marine Institute.
A tour of the new facility and reception will take place after the ceremony. Media agencies are encouraged to send representatives to this event.
For driving directions, please visit http://is.gd/cH5ZM.

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