Provincial Treasurer, Pat Mella, is pleased to announce the release of the twenty-fifth edition of the Province of Prince Edward Island Annual Statistical Review. The 1998 Review contains extensive and comprehensive socio-economic information for Prince Edward Island. The Minister noted that the statistics in the Annual Review illustrate record highs for 1998 in many sectors of the economy, such as tourism, retail sales, manufacturing shipments and exports. She said that the report indicates that the provinces's economic performance is strong and sustained.

The Review is widely distributed and provides a reference for government and the general public on a broad selection of information concerning Prince Edward Island such as economic indicators, the population, and the social situation.

Additional copies can be obtained from Island Information Service, PO Box 2000, Charlottetown PE C1A 7N8, or by phone (902) 368-4000 or fax (902) 368-5544.

For more information, contact the Economics, Statistics and Federal Fiscal Relations Division, (902) 368-4030.

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