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THE MALTA FINANCIAL & BUSINESS TIMES

17 APRIL 2002
ISSUE NO. 232
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Editorial


Helping the MCESD to realise its potential

By Saviour Balzan

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F O C U S

Companies question awarding of Lm1.4million road tender
By Kurt Sansone
The new road intersection near the new hospital at Tal-Qroqq is at the centre of serious allegations made by two construction companies which yesterday filed a court protest claiming that the tender was awarded to the highest-priced bidder against established regulations. READ MORE >>

Customs changes threaten role of ‘burdnara’
A bid by the authorities to bring customs practices in line with those commonly used in European countries is likely to spell trouble in the cargo haulage and customs’ clearance sector.. READ MORE >>

Petrol price decrease not politically motivated
The Middle East crisis, which forced fuel prices up in most countries had less of a bearing locally because the formula adopted by government to establish the price for petrol is based on a three-month average during which price hikes could be neutralised by lower prices.. READ MORE >>

INTERVIEW
A unique Waterfront development
Brian Mizzi of the Mizzi Organisation speaks to David Linsday about the organisation’s tourism-related activities, which include the dazzling Waterfront Hotel and one of Malta’s largest English language schools, and how it has found success by continually responding to the demands of the market

OPINION
Opening up an economy
Addressing last Friday’s Central Bank of Malta seminar on ‘World Economic Prospects and Financial Stability’, Finance Minister John Dalli asserts that Malta’s small size and outward orientation has made the Maltese economy one of the most open in the world, while highlighting several local macro and micro economic issues

MORE NEWS

Swimming pool licence hike causes concern
San Antonio bond to be announced on Friday
Maltese football clubs express interest in loan facilities
Research structures will help MCESD function better
EC speaker for Malta Consumer Protection in Financial Services conference
MFSC displeased with new HSBC charges

 

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Editor: Saviour Balzan
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