‘Irresponsible’ – professional associations criticise Minister’s defence of hiring wife as consultant
Amanda Muscat was given a €68,000 consultancy job within the Gozo Ministry
BN Talks
2023 Edition
Local Economy
October 27, 2024
‘The green and digital transition will be key in securing a performing economy’ – Raphael Aloisio
Discussing the country’s economic prospects, the MBB President sees a potential economic opportunity in increasing net-zero industries in Malta
Education
October 24, 2024
Strengthening educational futures: ‘We want to put Malta on the map’
MFHEA CEO Rose Anne Cuschieri discusses the Authority’s mission and drive to help shape the dynamic educational landscape worldwide
‘People are growing tired of living in a permanent building site’ – MEA Director General
Kevin J Borg emphasises cautions that the market will not sustain ‘more of the same types of commercial development
Beware travellers: Longer waiting times expected at MIA due to security machine upgrades
All new 3D security scanners are set to be introduced at the airport by the end of the year
Client-centric education and corporate training: The BELS Language Schools journey
‘We recognised that fluency in English does not always equate to proficiency in business English’
Proposed Airbnb rules may cool investor interest, impacting Malta’s tourism hotspots
Proposed rules could reduce demand in the property market and possibly steer investors toward properties suited for long term rentals
2024 sees another steep drop in permits for third-country nationals
The year is on track to see the second 40% reduction in TCN work permit approvals in a row
Gozo High Speed ‘operating as per schedule’ after early morning collision
Footage shared on social media shows the vessel colliding with a moored vessel
SiGMA online supporters in full force defending traffic woes caused by major conference
Central areas have once again been brought to a standstill by the major iGaming conference
Blogs
Edward Rizzo
The capital market and the Budget Speech
Edward Rizzo
Q3 performance by Malta’s retail banks
Edward Rizzo
2024 Malta Government Stock issuance exceeds €1 billion
Retail participation has 'clearly' shifted towards longer dated maturities, observes Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo
Second anniversary of bull market
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average ended at fresh all-time highs last week after stronger-than-expected profits from two ...
Josef Luke Azzopardi
Matthew Zerafa and Brian Micallef
Short-let rentals may face new rules: Landlords would need to secure neighbour approval for MTA licence
The regulation could increase long-let availability, thereby easing pressure on the housing market
Value of property transactions drops 3.7% to €295 million in October
St Paul's Bay once again stood out as the locality with the hottest property market
Tourist arrivals to Malta increase by 20.7% in September
Over 2.75 million tourists visited Malta in the first three quarters of 2024
Entertainment lobby calls out Film Commission, Government entities over late payment
The Ministry of Tourism has now stepped in to facilitate the payment of overdue payments
Malta’s Business Search Engine
PIN-UP Global will present new solutions and career opportunities at SiGMA Europe
The company aims to build partnerships, promote products, and showcase PIN-UP.INVESTMENTS
GRDA calls for planning protection to be extended to terraced houses in Gozo’s housing estates
11% of the entire stock of terraced houses in Gozo forms part of the 1970s Home Ownership Scheme
Assisting Malta-based businesses seek success on the international stage
TradeMalta CEO Anton Buttigieg discusses how the agency has evolved and expanded its services
Companies to Watch: AMO set to revolutionise construction training in Malta
In Malta's rapidly evolving construction sector, Advanced Management Options is transforming how workers are trained and integrated into the industry.
‘We need more efficient solutions’ – MEIA calls for long-term vision in 2025 Budget response
The association highlighted both concerns and positive developments
Dollar and crypto surge following Trump’s presidential win
Meanwhile, the financial sector is bracing for potential economic upheaval due to Trump’s trade and fiscal policies
‘While construction has boosted GDP, it has also caused considerable discomfort and collateral damage’
Former SME Chamber CEO Abigail Mamo emphasises that Malta's finite resources demand careful consideration of future construction needs
