October 27, 1998 * Provincial Treasury [to Jan 2010]Provincial Treasurer, Pat Mella, today was pleased to announce the release of the Province of Prince Edward Island Statistical Review for 1997. The review contains an extensive and comprehensive look at socio-economic information for Prince Edward Island. It is widely distributed and provides a reference for government and the public on a broad selection of information concerning Prince Edward Island such as economic indicators, the population, and the social situation. The minister noted that the statistics in the annual review illustrate record highs in many sectors of the economy, such as tourism, retail sales, and manufacturing shipments. Media Contact: Jill Sweet