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THE MALTA FINANCIAL & BUSINESS TIMES

3 July 2002
ISSUE NO. 243
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Editorial
By Saviour Balzan


Scarcity of land and high rises


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THE ECONOMIC UPDATE

Malta and the new economy

F O C U S
Mixed reactions to 25-mile fishing zone
By Marika Azzopardi and Ray Abdilla
Government will not be issuing any new fishing licences to either Maltese or EU fishermen to be able to fish in the 25-mile fishing conservation zone, thus putting the minds of current Maltese fishermen at rest. READ MORE >>

Markets unsuitable for an IPO
By Kurt Sansone
Despite a very successful bond issue that closed within hours of opening, the Mizzi Organisation has no plans of going public in the immediate future as the market conditions are not right for an IPO. ... READ MORE >>

Petrol price hikes announced
In line with the petrol price revision formula announced in this year’s budget, the Economic Services Ministry yesterday incurred changes to the price of petrol, effective immediatel. READ MORE >>


INTERVIEW
Maurice F. Mizzi
The bond issue by the Mizzi Organisation was an instant success. KURT SANSONE talks to Maurice F. Mizzi about new investments and the company’s prospects for the future

OPINION
Globalisation, the EU and Malta
Opening the 45th International Trade Fair last week, Prime Minister Eddie Fenech Adami overviews today’s economic climate in the face of increasing globalisation and how EU membership can serve as a buffer against the perils of the global phenomenon


INVESTORS’ CORNER
Money market 24-28 June
- higher 91-day Treasury bill rate registered

NEWS
Air Malta to announce new fleet Friday
Air Malta is set to announce its final choice of provider for its new fleet at a press conference on Friday
Internet child abuse under the spotlight
Government yesterday reiterated its resolve to combat child abuse over the Internet by setting up a team of specialists to study the problem and come up with recommendations by October this year
Imports, exports down while current account balance improves
The National Statistics Office has registered what it describes as a notable improvement in Malta’s inte
AD urges due consideration in Qawra high rise proposal
In the latest development in the controversy erupting over the proposed development of a 31-storey tower in Qawra, Alternattiva Demokratika yesterday called for various issues to be taken into consideration before a decision is taken on the project.

 

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Editor: Saviour Balzan
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