Media Advisory: Details on Swearing-in Ceremonies for Premier-designate Dr. Andrew Furey and Cabinet

  • Executive Council

August 18, 2020

Media Advisory: Details on Swearing-in Ceremonies for Premier-designate Dr. Andrew Furey and Cabinet

Members of the media are advised that Premier-designate Dr. Andrew Furey will be sworn in as the 14th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, August 19) outside Government House.

Media representatives planning to cover the ceremony are asked to be in place by 9:30 a.m. An audio feed will be provided.

9:00 a.m. Area available for set up. 
9:30 a.m. Media representatives in place. 
10:00 to 10:15 a.m. (approx.) Swearing-in ceremony. 

Members of the media are also advised that there will be a cabinet swearing-in ceremony tomorrow (Wednesday, August 19) at 1:00 p.m. outside Government House. Media representatives planning to cover the ceremony are asked to be in place by 12:30 p.m. An audio feed will be provided.

12:00 p.m. Area available for set up. 
12:30 p.m. Media representatives in place. 
1:00 to 1:30 p.m. (approx.) Swearing-in ceremony. 
1:45 p.m. (approx.) Premier Furey and cabinet available for interviews. Audio feed available.

Both ceremonies will be livestreamed on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Facebook and Twitter accounts – @GovNL and on YouTube.

Media planning to attend must register by contacting Meghan McCabe at 709-765-6946. Physical distancing measures will be in effect during both ceremonies for those attending.

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Media contact
Meghan McCabe
709-765-6946

2020 08 18 12:48 pm