11 DECEMBER 2002 ISSUE NO. 265 Search all issues powered by FreeFind Send Your Feedback! Editorial More on the Maltese maritime fleet Toon This week Economic Update

Economic Update Malta’s hardline negotiating team set for breakthrough As negotiations for the endorsement of a financial package for the 10 countries set for enlargement rage on, it is clear that Malta and Poland are still holding out for a better deal. READ MORE >> Malta ranks 52 in Economic Freedom Index - ranks sixth out of EU accession countries The 2003 Index of Economic Freedom, published by The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal have classified Malta as a ‘mostly free’ country in its assessment of trading and economic freedom in the world. READ MORE >> Anticipating telecommunications liberalisation, Galea hails ‘economic cornerstone’ In the run-up to 1 January 2003, Transport and Communications Minister Censu Galea said that with the full liberalisation of the telecommunications sector, the EU dimension will become particularly relevant as Malta aligns itself with international principles. READ MORE >> INTERVIEW Diversifying with the times With the ever-growing globalisation of business and Malta’s prospect of joining the world’s largest open market - the European Union - Guillaumier Group Chairman and CEO Anthony Guillaumier speaks to David Lindsay about the company’s roots and how it has realigned its business to meet the challenges of today’s rapidly changing business world OPINION Europe and the Mediterranean: time for action European Commission President Romano Prodi shares his thoughts on the Mediterranean region NEWS Administrative capacity-building for environment estimated at over Lm1,500,000 Unusual EU concession allows government to financially support farmers Refalo calls for think tank to find solutions for tour operator failure Toly wins two international packaging awards Vodafone Malta launches MMS Simonds Farsons Cisk obtains ISO9001:2000 certification Round the world freight service to call at Malta Freeport

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