The Board of Directors of the Farsons Group announced the results for the six-month ended 31 st July 2020.
The Group’s performance was heavily impacted by the events brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak and the ensuing economic downturn.
Norman Aquilina, CEO of the Group reported that “this financial period got off to a strong start with turnover and profits in...
Principal Permanent Secretary Mario Cutajar said that work is underway to design policies and structures that can withstand the new trends to be introduced in the Public Service in the near future, including remote working. The structures that were in place traditionally are inadequate to sustain such a shift.
Mr Cutajar was addressing a conference themed ‘New Balances’, organised as...
In view of the on-going Covid-19 pandemic that has blighted the prospects of the cultural sector in Europe, Labour MEP Alfred Sant has called on policybmakers at both national and European levels to support the cultural industry byball possible means: financial and regulatory.
In an explanation of his vote in favour of a resolution on the cultural recovery of Europe,...
This morning, a group of immigrants were relocated from Malta to France following an agreement between the two countries aimed at reducing the burden of immigration. The immigrants left Malta on a direct flight to Paris with the aim of continuing the asylum process in France.
The transfer of the immigrants could take place after the necessary preparations had been...
President of Malta George Vella visited the National Archives in Rabat. He was given a tour of the building by the Chief Executive Officer, National Archivist Dr Charles J. Farrugia, who also introduced him to the staff, as well as students who are currently fulfilling part of their studies at this institution.
The President was briefed on the processes of...
Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government José Herrera launched two schemes for local councils, with a €600,000 investment intended to offer a better quality of life in communities.
The schemes will fund the creation of open spaces in the centre of towns and villages as well as funding for the maintenance and support of major...
On the day promoting the United Nations’ International Day of Sign Languages, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister Carmelo Abela, responsible for national broadcasting, announced that the ministry, in collaboration with the PBS will be launching an information campaign to bring sign language closer to the general public, not only to explain the importance of this language...
Minister for Education and Employment Owen Bonnici together with Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Sports and Voluntary Organisations Clifton Grima participated in the Footballers Read and Write Programme Challenge, organised by the National Literacy Agency. During this visit, the minister met with the participants at the Santa Venera football ground and completed the five football related skills challenges.
Minister Bonnici explained...
During a meeting with the newly appointed Ambjent Malta board members, Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Planning Aaron Farrugia announced that Ambjent Malta will be focusing on putting in place holistic environmental projects for the years to come.
“Our projects need to take a number of things in consideration. They need to focus on environmental outcomes and not...
Another 42 people tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours say health authorities.
60 people have recovered.
