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Malta Institute of Accountants Biennial calls for a rethink of and reform in financial services

Rethinking and reforming the financial services industry was the underlying theme of the MIA Biennial Conference 2023, addressing the key areas that underpin the required reforms towards upgrading the competitiveness…

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Express Trailers Appoints Etienne Attard as new CEO

“The logistics sector remains challenging, dynamic, complex and fast-paced. This is why my priority will be to ensure that the group remains the leading total logistics company in Malta and…

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EV Solutions Provider EVPoint Appointed Malta Partner by Kempower

Adequate funding, incentives and financing facilities will greatly support all those who are already considering investing in EV infrastructures. However, ensuring that investment is being made in top quality infrastructure…

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Malta Maritime Forum appeals for a National Maritime Strategy

The articulation and implementation of a National Maritime Strategy has been identified as the first priority for the Malta Maritime Forum by the newly-nominated Chairman Mr Godwin Xerri. Addressing his…

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Take on Metaverse opportunities but address risks, accountants urge

The metaverse, as well as technological developments in the field of blockchain and AI, create a vast array of opportunities, according to Malta’s budding accountants, but establish new risk of…

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First Admiral Container Lines vessel calls in Malta

Focal Maritime Services who was recently appointed general agent for Admiral Container Lines of Turkey, today welcomed the first call of this service, when the m/v AIPP GOLD called at…

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MDB plays crucial role in facilitating access to finance by mobilising private investment

The Malta Development Bank’s various financing schemes have continued to provide an effective mechanism to mobilise private investment, thereby facilitating access to finance, supporting local businesses in their quest for…

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Malta sees drop in press freedom index / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 3 May 2023

Updated 1200 Malta sees drop in press freedom index Malta has dropped six places in the World Press Freedom Index, ranking 84th out of 180 countries assessed by Reporters Without…

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Opposition leader visits Focal Maritime: the new realities of the maritime sector on the agenda

The challenges and opportunities of the maritime industry in Malta were the key subject of discussions during a visit by Opposition Leader Dr Bernard Grech and Mr Ivan Castillo, Opposition…

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GO Supports Digitization of Book for Children With Autism

As April is the month of autism awareness and acceptance, GO is announcing its sponsorship of an autism-sensitive children's book, a first of its kind in Malta for children with…

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misco Publishes 5th edition of Social Media Usage Trends Survey

Smartphone ownership reached 88% in 2023, laptop and desktop PC usage started to dip post-COVID, 52% of Instagram users follow influencers on the platform and more people than ever (90%)…

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Competitive, secure and credible: Malta’s new Financial Services strategy launched

National Strategy for Financial Services launched: A financial services jurisdiction that is competitive, secure and credible. These are the three key objectives being sought out by the newly-launched financial services…

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Focal Maritime strengthens investment in Group’s resources as shipping industry faces unprecedented transformation

The constant changes affecting the maritime industry in an increasingly complex international scenario were the main areas of focus of an intensive upskilling programme for the human resources of Focal…

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Malta Chamber says current crisis in public life creating reputational damage

The Malta Chamber of Commerce has appealed to the political class to take note of the serious repercussions of poor standards of governance and unethical behaviour by politicians that are…

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Fitch Affirms Malta at ‘A+’; Outlook Stable

FitchRatings has affirmed Malta's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A+' with a Stable Outlook. Fitch reported the following in the rating report: Ratings Strengths and Weaknesses: Malta's rating…

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Maltese Engineering Company Signs Representation Agreement with Global Brand CLARK

Stakeholders, such as governments, consumers and investors, are increasingly encouraging original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to become more carbon-free to be able to propel theirs and their respective suppliers’ ESG metrics…

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MEA President Calls on the Authorities to Take Heed of Social Partners’ Recommendations in Favour of Good Governance

Ms Joanne Bondin addressed the Malta Employers Association’s 58th Annual General Meeting where she strongly mentioned the need for proactiveness by employers in the face of potential challenges brought about…

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Malta needs strategy to reduce dependency on foreign talent – MEA’s Joseph Farrugia

The Malta Employers’ Association rounded off its efforts related to its initiative entitled “Ensuring the Skills for Future Competitiveness” with a visit to the President of the Republic at San…

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GO Group registers record performance during 2022

GO’s Chief Executive Officer Nikhil Patil described 2022 as “a rewarding year with a semblance to pre-pandemic norms and despite the global macro-economic challenges, GO Group has had one of…

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Cablenet, part of the GO Group, confirmed as fastest growing telco provider in Cyprus

Cablenet, a company forming part of the GO Group, and the first foreign company successfully listed on the Malta Stock Exchange, has once again proven its resiliency and adaptability with…

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Malta Maritime Community salutes Judge Joseph Zammit McKeon following Ombusdman appointment

The Malta Maritime Forum congratulates Judge Joseph Zammit McKeon on being appointed Ombudsman by unanimous vote in the House of Representatives on 6th March. Judge Zammit McKeon was appointed Chairman…

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Foundation for Transport and MEA to collaborate further for the benefit of private industry players in transport

The Foundation for Transport (FfT) and the Malta Employers Association (MEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding strengthening the co-founder relationship between the two institutions and allowing the two sides…

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GO Ventures Invests in UK-Based Tech Start-Up Raylo

GO Ventures, GO plc’s investment arm that focuses exclusively on tech-based startups, continues to support GO’s quest for more sustainable growth with its latest investment in RAYLO, a UK-based startup…

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How Microsoft Helped Greece’s PPC Cut Carbon Emissions

Since 2019, Greece’s largest electric power company Public Power Corporation has been focusing on innovation with the goal of transforming itself into a modern, data-driven organization. By adopting Microsoft Azure-based…

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McDonald’s raises record €35,000 for RMHC

A record €35,000 were raised throughout the McDonald’s McHappy Day campaign, an annual fund-raiser in aid of the Ronald McDonald House Charities’ Malta Chapter which runs a multi-purpose learning centre…

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Malta loses ground on Transparency index / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 31 January 2023

Updated 1030 Malta loses ground on Transparency index: Malta continued to lose ground in Transparency International's corruption index, obtaining a 51 ranking as opposed to 53 last year. Countries are…

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Effectively fighting money-laundering matters should remain a priority, accountants insist

Money-laundering in society brings about a stream of negative social and economic costs to the wider community. In this context, during this year’s AML Conference, the Malta Institute of Accountants…

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GO Introduces Narrowband IoT To All Its Mobile Networks

GO’s IoT solutions are now more improved thanks to its newly launched Narrowband-IOT nationwide network, which allows businesses to not only improve their operational efficiency, but become greener too, because…

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Apco Ltd partners with Stromkind GmbH

Automation and security provider Apco Ltd has signed a partnership agreement with autonomous systems developer Stromkind GmbH to bring the latest drone technology to Malta. The partnership will allow Apco…

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Maltese Government and business partners in joint collaboration promoting energy efficiency

The Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise, together with Malta’s business partners, launched an information campaign promoting energy efficiency for businesses in Malta and Gozo. The campaign, ‘Be Efficient.…

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Commission approves State aid to support MDB’s remit until December 2027

The European Commission has approved an increase in the State aid envelope supporting MDB’s remit of intervention for the next five years. This remit primarily includes the provision of access…

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EU fails to agree on Russian oil price cap, say diplomats

European Union governments failed to agree on Monday on a price cap on Russian seaborne crude oil, as Poland insisted that the cap had to be set lower than proposed…

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Malta Development Bank launches €180m in new schemes for businesses

The Malta Develoment Bank (MDB) has launched two new schemes offering favourable financing which will facilitate investment of up to €180 million in the Maltese economy. The first scheme, the…

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Liquigas delivers more than 8 million cylinders filled by Gasco Energy Ltd in past decade of operations

During the last ten years of operations, Gasco Energy Ltd, the operator of the leading LPG facility in Malta, has filled more than 8.5 million green cylinders owned and distributed…

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MEA proposes 13 solutions to address skill shortages after extensive stakeholder consultation

The Malta Employers Association has put forward thirteen concrete solutions to address the current skills shortages affecting Maltese industry. MEA President Joanne Bondin explained how “we are currently experiencing a…

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Malta Development Bank hosts 30 promotional banks for the ELTI General Assembly 2022

The Malta Development Bank has welcomed senior officials from 30 other promotional banks as the Bank hosted this year’s annual General Assembly of the European Long-Term Investors Association (ELTI). ELTI…

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Ann Fenech elected President of the International Maritime Committee

The Malta Maritime Forum has announced that Board Member and indeed one of its Founders, Dr Ann Fenech has been elected President of the Comité Maritime International. In fact, Dr…

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MIA highlights its vision in meeting with Shadow Minister for Finance

Following up the meeting with Minister of Finance Clyde Caruana, the Malta Institute of Accountants has met with Shadow Minister for Finance, MP Jerome Caruana Cilia in another opportunity through…

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Malta Development Bank and MCST launch Go-To-Market Scheme

The Malta Development Bank and the MCST have launched the Go-To-Market Scheme, with a budget of more than 1.5 million euro, aimed at supporting businesses on projects related to research…

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Focal Maritime to provide extensive logistics services under new strategic plan

Company celebrates 25th anniversary as it announces major governance changes Local maritime and logistics company Focal Maritime has announced a new strategic plan for the years ahead in which it…

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Accountants call for focus on competitiveness and sustainability in Budget 2023

Budget 2023 should focus on initiatives which enhance Malta’s competitiveness and sustainability, the Malta Institute of Accountants said in its pre-budget proposals and other tax related matters. These proposals were…

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The Imperial Promotes Healthy Living

According to the World Health Organisation’s latest statistics, by 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over. At this time the share of…

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Institute of Accountants holds 58th AGM, seven members elected to Council

The Malta Institute of Accountants held its 58th Annual General Meeting on 30th September 2022, at the MIA’s Head Office, during which seven of its members were elected to its…

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Motherwell Bridge wins crane assembly, staffing<br>contracts at major container terminals

Motherwell Bridge wins crane assembly, staffing
contracts at major container terminals

Motherwell Bridge Industries, the Malta-based engineering company, has won contracts for crane assembly and specialist team deployment at major container terminals for Finnish lifting specialist Konecranes in Scotland, Germany, Belgium,…

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A Maritime Court is necessary and consistent with the Country’s Aspirations to remain a Centre of Excellence – the Malta Maritime Forum

The Malta Maritime Forum has expressed support to a call made by Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti for the exclusive jurisdiction of the Civil Court (Commercial Section) to be extended to cover…

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Sep