Be
firm, is what we ask Nothing more, nothing less
The press is called to report on the presentation of 61 amendments
by the GWU to the Social Policy minister. But to the consternation
of journalists present, the amendments are not revealed
It was all smiles and handshakes in Parliament yesterday when
the General Workers’ Union’s highest officials presented
their 61 amendments to the industrial and employment relations
white paper to Social Policy Minister Lawrence Gonzi
Chamber chief takes offence to
‘creative accounting’ comment
By
a staff reporter
Creative accounting for tax avoidance purposes is a sensitive
issue and when HSBC Chief Executive Tom Robson raised the subject
during a seminar organised by The Malta Institute of Accountants,
many business people were irked by his comments that accountants
are in collusion with the business community
INTERVIEW Paul Camilleri
Planning is always a sensitive issue, and the professionals involved
– the architects – often come under the microscope when
controversial decisions are made. President of the ‘Kamra tal-Periti’,
Paul Camilleri, gives MIRIAM DUNN his views on this and other issues,
including the changing role of the architect in today’s marketplace
and how the PA has fared since it was set up FOCUS IHI concludes St Petersburg
acquisition
International Hotel Investments plc has finalised the take-over
of the five-star Nevskij Palace Hotel on the main boulevard of St
Petersburg, Russia. The take over is also comprised of four large
adjoining properties on either side of the building
OPINION Protecting the coastline –
syntheses and initiatives
Environment Minister Francis Zammit Dimech addresses a meeting
on the MAP/METAP Workshop on Coastal Area Management Projects: Improving
the implementation. Zammit Dimech reflects on Malta’s progress
on coastal management and on CAMP Malta’s recent initiatives
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Tony Zarb looks on. Lawrence Gonzi spelt out a very clear
message: “This year is one for bold decisions.”