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Westminster Group PLC
10 November 2016
10 November 2016
Westminster Group Plc: 
Sierra Princess Prepares for Service Commencement
Westminster Group Plc ('Westminster', the 'Group' or the 'Company'), the AIM listed supplier of managed services and technology based security solutions to governments and government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGO's) and blue chip commercial organisations worldwide, is pleased to announce that its ferry division, Sovereign Ferries, is preparing for commencement of its long awaited ferry service in Sierra Leone, West Africa. 
In country registration formalities, sea trials and International safety compliance checks have all been completed. Proving passages are now underway, carrying trial passengers on the designated routes between terminals to ensure timetable accuracy, and loading and unloading operations are being tested to ensure that they are smooth and efficient so that passenger transfer and comfort is assured. Terminals are being prepared for operations and terminal staff undergoing customer service training.
Timetables are being finalised to co-ordinate with airline schedules which will be displayed on the Sovereign Ferries website in due course. Formal commencement of services will begin following VIP and Ministerial voyages later this month ready for the heightened December passenger flows. 
For further information, please contact:
Westminster Group plc.
Tel: 01295 756 300
Peter Fowler (Chief Executive)
Ian Selby (Chief Financial Officer)
S. P. Angel Corporate Finance LLP (NOMAD & Broker)
Tel: 020 3470 0470 
Stuart Gledhill/Lindsay Mair
Walbrook PR (Financial PR)
Tel: 020 7933 8780
Tom Cooper/Paul Vann
0797 122 1972
tom.cooper@walbrookpr.com
Notes:
Westminster Group plc is a specialist security and services group operating worldwide via an extensive international network of agents and offices in over 50 countries.
Westminster's principal activity is the design, supply and ongoing support of advanced technology security solutions, encompassing a wide range of surveillance, detection, tracking and interception technologies and the provision of long term managed services contracts such as the management and running of complete security services and solutions in airports, ports and other such facilities together with the provision of ferry services, manpower, consultancy and training services. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises governments and government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGO's) and blue chip commercial organisations. For further information please visit www.wsg-corporate.com

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