Under the French regime, it was called "Pointe-au-Genievre". It was established in 1855 and has always been an important commercial fishing centre in the province. Two Jersian companies (Hamond & Legros and Robin) successively exploited the industry and to this day Newport has maintained its fishing vocation.
FRANÇAIS:
Sous le régime français, on l'a appelé "Pointe-au-Genievre". Il a été établi en 1855 et était toujours un centre de pêche commercial important dans la province. Deux compagnies Jersian (Hamond et Legros et Robin) ont successivement exploité l'industrie et à ce jour Newport a maintenu sa vocation de pêche.