THE MINISTRY FOR THE ECONOMY AND INDUSTRY Malta continues to support EU leadership in international trade
Minister Silvio Schembri reiterates the country’s support towards stronger trade relations amongst WTO members and improved commercial ties between EU and USDuring the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Trade in Brussels, Minister for the Economy and Indust…
THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT: Awardees of the 2021 Active Ageing Award announced
On the 12th of November, the awardees of the 2021 Active Ageing Award were officially announced. The Active Ageing Award is a celebration of a great deal of work, commitment, and dedication in the active ageing sector. This is an annual event dedicated…
Inflation Spike May Sway Biden’s Choice for Next Federal Reserve Chair
President Joe Biden and his advisers appear to be nearing a decision on whether to reappoint Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in February.But public outcry over persistently high inflation may have changed the terms of the d…
Climate Change Rocks Agricultural Commodity Market
Agricultural commodities such as coffee, cotton and wheat faced sharp price swings this year as output was hit by extreme weather sparked partly by climate change.According to analysts, volatile weather conditions and temperatures have adversely impact…
THE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL PERMANENT SECRETARY Malta ranks first in eGovernment out of 36 European countries
Malta has been confirmed as the best in Europe in terms of eGovernment services. Malta took first place with an average of 96%, followed by Estonia (92%), as emerged from the ‘eGovernment Benchmark Reports 2021’ report released today by the European Co…
WHO: People With Diabetes in Africa Particularly Vulnerable to COVID
Ahead of World Diabetes Day Sunday, the Africa office of the World Health Organization is warning that the chronic disease leaves patients especially vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19. In Zimbabwe, the government is building rural health centers to…