| Garage owners consider protest action
 Garage owners 
          offering the Vehicle Roadworthiness Test are preparing to take action, 
          claiming that the government has been ignoring the sectors problems 
          for far too long
 ISP Code of Practice launchedA Code of Practice, which is to be implemented by Internet Service Providers 
          in collaboration with the Malta Communications Authority will ensure 
          better protection for the ever-growing Internet community.
 Prominent SPD member in Malta for 
          public lecture A public lecture by visiting German Social democrat MP Mr Gloser will 
          be held on Tuesday, 2 April at the Foundation for International Studies 
          (Old University, St Paul Street, Valletta) at 6.30 pm.
 Internet quality and speed boost 
          salesA recent study of consumer behaviour on the Internet carried out in 
          the US published this month found that from among the people who use 
          Internet, 75% said they went to the Web more than once a week to seek 
          information before making a purchase.
 Malta participates in international 
          wine bodyIn the light of the recent restructuring and promotion of the Viticultural 
          and Oenological sectors through the investments of vintners and grape 
          growers, Malta has taken steps to take its place in the international 
          arena by becoming a member of the International Office of the Vine and 
          Wine  the OIV.
 Terranet acquires Search Malta website 
          Maltacom subsidiary Terranet Ltd on Monday announced an agreement with 
          SearchEurope.com Inc to acquire the search engine website, www.searchmalta.com, 
          which will be added to Terranets expanding portfolio of content 
          services which include the portal www.di-ve.com.
 Easter 
          specials at smart.com.mtSmart Online Shopping 
           the only local supermarket offering ordering via the Internet 
          in Malta  has recently placed online some Easter specialities. 
          A seasonal look for Easter greets visitors on the main page. One can 
          then choose whether to log in and start shopping immediately or look 
          around the other sections, most notably the Weekly Recipe Corner.
 Refalo to chair World Tourism Organisation 
          task forceTourism Minister Michael Refalo was unanimously elected to chair the 
          World Tourism Organisations Task Force on Destination Management 
          at the conclusion of its first meeting convened on the 17 March under 
          the presidency of WTO Secretary General Francesco Frangialli. The meeting 
          was called to discuss and find ways to assist destinations in solving 
          common problems
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