THE MALTA FINANCIAL & BUSINESS TIMES  

19 April 2006
ISSUE NO. 433


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Give hedging a chance, business organisations tell government
James Debono
The Federation of Industry, The Malta Employers Association and the Chamber of Small and Medium Enterprises-GRTU are calling on government to consider hedging mechanisms in purchasing Enemalta’s oil requirements to ensure greater stability in the economy.
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Ministers should be the “factotum” of everything - Vassallo
Kurt Sansone
Edwin Vassallo, parliamentary secretary for the self-employed, joins the chorus of people who want ministers to have a more driving role in decision making, similar to the system of government adopted in the eighties whereby administrators were the factotum of their respective ministries.
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Uncertain tax future scares off student host families
Matthew Vella
Summer is slowly creeping in but the industry whose unique blend of sun, sea and English grammar makes up a significant niche for Maltese tourism – 10 per cent – is finding problems for its students: accommodation.
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OPINION

The gaming phenomenon - George Mangion
Europe’s patchwork regulations on gaming are set to come under focus as interested partners debate the scene in Munich READ MORE >>



Interview
Shuffling between two realities
There seem to be two perceptions of the mood in the business community; a negative one that is talked about by the individual operators and a positive one that is championed by government. READ MORE >>

Information Technology

Malta participates in the third regional MVP open day


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Industry turnover up, employment down

Initiatives to encourage women in business launched

New fund-linked deposit account from Bank of Valletta

Cautiously on track

Higher fish landings in Q1

 
 

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