Creating jobs for Islanders - Mohammed Moin remembers the brush with illness that set him on a path to founding bioscience company Somru BioActives. “I was in my last year in high school - at home in Bangladesh - when my father became seriously ill with esophageal cancer,” Moin...
Creating jobs for Islanders - In just over a year, the former Georgetown Timber mill has changed from an empty shell to a magnet that is attracting employers and skilled workers to eastern Kings County. The 40,000 square foot former mill was converted into a multi-tenant facility...
The following was originally distributed by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency - Atlantic Canadian businesses that put more goods and products on the market help to grow the region’s economy and create jobs for Canadians. That is why the federal and provincial governments...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Overnight stays on Prince Edward Island have surpassed the one-million mark for the first time. Total overnight stays is a measurement of room nights sold at roofed accommodations combined with campground site nights sold. The next-highest total was...
Supporting Island families - The six members appointed to the new Housing Supply Task Force bring a variety of experience and knowledge of housing in Prince Edward Island. To help guide the province’s upcoming housing strategy, the task force will enhance government’s...
The following is a statement on the report of the privacy commissioner on behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island. We thank the privacy commissioner for her work – the protection of personal information and the delivery of good governance are fundamental responsibilities...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Builders and contractors like Carson Gill are benefiting from an active 2017 for residential construction in Prince Edward Island. Housing starts are up 43.7 percent compared to 2016 and building permits have increased 23.8 percent. Gill, who owns...
Supporting Island families - Islanders, businesses, and community facilities are encouraged to register their Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) with a new province-wide online database. Joining the AED registry is voluntary and free and can be done in less than five...