THE MALTA FINANCIAL & BUSINESS TIMES  

25 April 2007
ISSUE NO. 483


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Maltacom’s Sonny Portelli to accept MCESD top job
Karl Stagno-Navarra
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi is set to appoint Sonny Portelli as the new Chairman to the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) in the wake of Joseph FX Zahra’s reluctance to accept Castille’s invitation to chair the MCESD given his very busy schedule as Chairman of the National Euro Change-Over Committee (NECC) and other national committees.
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Thousands of taxpayers to receive ready-filled tax forms
Karl Schembri
Up to 130,000 taxpayers will be receiving their tax statements with the forms completed by the Income Tax Department in the coming weeks, Parliamentary Secretary for Finance Tonio Fenech announced yesterday.
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Volksbank Malta to register record growth
Karl Stagno-Navarra
Volksbank Malta Limited Group are set to announce a record year in total assets and profits for 2006, while expressing optimism for another bumper year in 2007.
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OPINION
George M. Mangion
Single currency challenges
By 2010, a Single Euro Payment Area will be created which could include non-EU countries such as Switzerland and those in the European Economic Area READ MORE >>


POINT OF VIEW - Censu Galea
Increased competitiveness is the key
Implementation of the Lisbon Agenda READ MORE >>


EDITORIAL
Let’s go
So it is finally done after all the talk and hype. The signing of the Smartcity agreement on Monday brought to an end the speculation and uncertainty that had initially clouded this landmark investment and the way has been laid for the start of something which can only be described as huge for this country. READ MORE >>


Interview

Leaner, fitter, but still dedicated to the special relationship
Interview with H.E. Nicholas Archer, British High Commissioner talks about how the relationship between britian’s former colony and the uk have matured over the years READ MORE >>


Information Technology
HP unveils breakthrough colour MFP’s with Edgeline Technology
Building off its revitalised approach to enterprise printing announced in October 2006, HP announced an enhanced portfolio of products and services to help businesses run more efficiently, an increase in its global sales force and a specialised sales process. READ MORE >>

Xerox Strengthens Digital Leadership
From the office to the print shop, Xerox Corporation today bolstered every part of its business with 15 brand new and enhanced products, all designed to spur growth, productivity and efficiency in the on demand printing and document management market. READ MORE >>

 


MORE NEWS

GAP Developments plc announces bond allocation policy

Smartcity countdown begins

Busy week on the Borza

Exceptional items impact IHI’s results

Central Bank Annual Report 2006

FIMBank AGM held

APS Lm 3.2 million pre-tax profit for APS Bank

Massive outsourcing zone launched in Dubai

New Graduands in MSM MIM programmes

Hoarded cash issue again on the agenda

Deficit and debt down in 2006

 

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