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Msida Marina up for grabs
Amid rumours of a forthcoming privatisation process for the Msida Marina, this week local entrepreneur Etienne Bonello Dupuis confirmed that a co-operative made up of boat owners is being set up to bid for the takeover of the 700-berth marina, the largest on the island. >>

Malta worries EU social partners
Female employment, childcare services lacking
David Darmanin
A joint letter sent by EU social partners to Employment Commissioner Vladimir Spidla yesterday urged under-performing EU countries, Malta being the worst performing, to invest more in childcare. At an EU average of 57.2 per cent female participation in employment, social partners argued that “without greater efforts” the 60 per cent target set in Barcelona “will not be achieved by 2010”. >>

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09 July 2008
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Msida Marina up for grabs Amid rumours of a forthcoming privatisation process for the Msida Marina, this week local entrepreneur Etienne Bonello Dupuis confirmed that a co-operative made up of boat owners is being set up to bid for the takeover of the 700-berth marina, the largest on the island. >>

GO irked by MCA decision to reduce rates

INTERVIEW

Corinthia Hotels International Vice-President – Development, Paul Pisani speaks to DAVID DARMANIN on how the conglomerate is advancing and is soon expected to graduate into one of the hospitality management key players of the world.>>

OPINION - George M Mangion Dry pockets The government is set to start a process for the privatisation of Malta Shipyards. At a recent press conference Dr Gonzi said that between four and five companies expressed interest in buying into Malta Shipyards. >>

Msida Marina up for grabs
Amid rumours of a forthcoming privatisation process for the Msida Marina, this week local entrepreneur Etienne Bonello Dupuis confirmed that a co-operative made up of boat owners is being set up to bid for the takeover of the 700-berth marina, the largest on the island. >>

OPINION - George M Mangion
Dry pockets
The government is set to start a process for the privatisation of Malta Shipyards. At a recent press conference Dr Gonzi said that between four and five companies expressed interest in buying into Malta Shipyards. >>