July 27, 2022
THE MINISTRY FOR TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPITAL PROJECTS: First Malta Maritime Awards to be held during the Malta Maritime Summit
The Maritime Awards will be a good platform to recognise the hard work and dedication of those individual and companies that have contributed towards the establishment of Malta as a centre of maritime excellence. This was stated by Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Aaron Farrugia, as he announced the first-ever Malta Maritime Awards which will be held during the Malta Maritime Summit Week in October 2022. “The maritime sector is one of the main pillars of our economy and the lifeline to the island’s connectivity with the rest of the world. Over the years, a number of success
THE MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND ENTERPRISE: Development-zone-turned-public garden: Ġnien Victor Calvagna in Mosta inaugurated
An open space spanning 4,000 m2, using sustainable materials, for everyone to enjoy Ġnien Victor Calvagna in Mosta, a space of 4,000 m2 that has been returned to the public, was officially inaugurated by Minister for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise Miriam Dalli. This space has been transformed into a garden to be enjoyed by families living in Mosta and in nearby localities, through work done by GreenServ with the support of the National Development and Social Fund (NDSF). With a million-euro investment, Ġnien Victor Calvagna is an urban greening project that will improve the quality of life of residents. The space is
THE MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND ENTERPRISE: Development-zone-turned-public garden: Ġnien Victor Calvagna in Mosta inaugurated
An open space spanning 4,000 m2, using sustainable materials, for everyone to enjoy Ġnien Victor Calvagna in Mosta, a space of 4,000 m2 that has been returned to the public, was officially inaugurated by Minister for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise Miriam Dalli. This space has been transformed into a garden to be enjoyed by families living in Mosta and in nearby localities, through work done by GreenServ with the support of the National Development and Social Fund (NDSF). With a million-euro investment, Ġnien Victor Calvagna is an urban greening project that will improve the quality of life of residents. The space
THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT: The President of Malta meets the Maltese athletes who will compete in the Commonwealth Games
On the eve of the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony in Birmingham in the United Kingdom, President George Vella and Mrs Miriam Vella met with the Maltese contingent. In his message to the athletes at the University of Birmingham, where some of the Maltese athletes are staying, President Vella wished them every success, and commended their dedication and commitment in their respective disciplines. The President thanked the athletes’ managers and trainers for their support in training and in such sporting events. Twenty-nine athletes will represent Malta in nine sport disciplines: athletics, badminton, cycling, judo, lawn bowls, wrestling, squash, triathlon, and weightlifting.
Meta Posts First Revenue Drop as Inflation Throttles Ad Sales
Meta Platforms Inc. issued a gloomy forecast after recording its first ever quarterly drop in revenue Wednesday, with recession fears and competitive pressures weighing on its digital ads sales. Shares of the Menlo Park, California-based company were down about 4.6% in extended trading. The company said it expected third-quarter revenue to be in the range of $26 billion to $28.5 billion, which would be a second consecutive year-over-year drop. Analysts were expecting $30.52 billion, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. Total revenue, which consists almost entirely of ad sales, fell 1% to $28.8 billion in the second quarter ended June
Twitter Accepts Oct. 17 Trial but Is Concerned Musk Will Try to Delay
Twitter Inc. does not object to Elon Musk’s proposal to start a trial on October 17 over Musk’s bid to walk away from his $44 billion acquisition deal but the social media company wants a commitment to complete the trial in five days, Twitter said in a court filing on Wednesday. Musk has said he needs time to complete a thorough investigation of what he says is Twitter’s misrepresentation of fake accounts, which he said breached their deal terms. He originally sought a February trial, but on Tuesday proposed an October 17 trial after a judge ruled the proceeding was