Month: July 2025

Skont l-artikolu 49 tal-Kostituzzjoni ta’ Malta, il-Prim Ministru Robert Abela se jkun qed jaħtar lil Dr Helena Dalli bħala Aġent President tar-Repubblika ta’ Malta meta l-President ta’ Malta, l-E.T. Dr Myriam Spiteri Debono tkun fost oħrajn assenti minn Malta.

Dan qed isir ai termini tal-istess artikolu msemmi u b’konsultazzjoni mal-Kap tal-Oppożizzjoni.

Dr Helena Dalli ġiet eletta fil-Parlament Malti sa mill-1996 u f’kull leġislatura, sa dik li bdiet fl-2017. Fost oħrajn hija kienet Ministru għar-Relazzjonijiet Industrijali, għall-Affarijiet Ewropej, għall-Ugwaljanza u d-Drittijiet Ċivili fejn mill-2013 ’il quddiem kienet katalista ewlenija li mbuttat bosta riformi u l-introduzzjoni ta’ numru ta’ drittijiet ċivili li ħallew impatt pożittiv fuq is-soċjetà fosthom gruppi tal-minoritajiet. 

Fl-2019 hija nħatret bħala l-ewwel Kummissarju Ewropew għall-Ugwaljanza fejn kienet strumentali fit-tfassil ta’ strateġiji u liġijiet Ewropej biex l-Unjoni Ewropea tersaq aktar lejn Unjoni ta’ Ugwaljanza. Dr Dalli kienet għal bosta snin lettur fl-Università ta’ Malta tgħallem is-Soċjoloġija tal-Liġi. Hija kienet l-ewwel mara Maltija li nħatret fil-Kummissjoni Ewropea u fl-2023, Helena Dalli ngħatat l-Ordni Nazzjonali tal-Meritu.

Prime Minister Robert Abela visited the DoubleTree by Hilton in Buġibba and the Fitch Hotel in St Julian’s, two recent investments that continue to strengthen and diversify Malta’s tourism offering. 

Malta is increasingly cementing its position as a leading destination on the global tourism map. Our tourism sector continues to register growth that not only surpasses the European average but also exceeds that of other Mediterranean countries. Prime Minister Robert Abela attributed this success to clear strategic choices and the implementation of a series of ambitious initiatives; all geared towards sustainable economic growth. He noted that the Malta Vision 2050 places strong emphasis on developing a tourism sector that prioritises quality over quantity.

Dr Abela expressed satisfaction that during the month of May, Malta saw not only an increase in tourist arrivals but also a rise in expenditure compared to the same period last year. He emphasised that the consistent inflow of tourists throughout the year is driving further investment and innovation by the private sector, which in turn continue to enhance the Maltese tourism product.

Among these investments is the DoubleTree by Hilton in Buġibba, a €22 million project by the Tumas Group. This hotel is the second property in Malta by Hilton. The DoubleTree features 485 rooms and offers a range of recreational and tourism-focused amenities. Meanwhile, in the heart of St Julian’s, the Fitch Hotel stands as a testament to successful private sector investment by two Italians, both of whom bring extensive experience in the hospitality industry.

Prime Minister Robert Abela visits expanding local business

Prime Minister Robert Abela has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring that Malta’s continued economic growth translates into tangible benefits for Maltese and Gozitan families. His remarks came during a visit to the PANINA outlet in Santa Venera, ahead of the rollout of the first 12 measures under the Malta Labour Migration Policy, set to come into force on 1st August.

Accompanied by Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Employment Byron Camilleri, the Prime Minister met with the owner and staff of PANINA, a homegrown business that has grown from a single outlet in Fgura to five locations across Malta, with plans to expand to eight by next year. The Santa Venera outlet is now also being upgraded with a larger kitchen to support operations across the entire chain.

Dr Abela praised the entrepreneurial spirit of the business’s founder, a Maltese entrepreneur who started from humble beginnings and now employs both Maltese and foreign workers based on operational needs. “We want to see more businesses flourish and grow, because their success drives national prosperity. It is encouraging to witness how employers are being empowered to continue investing and creating jobs,” Prime Minister Abela said.

The Prime Minister emphasised that the Malta Labour Migration Policy will offer concrete Government support to ethical employers, who make up the overwhelming majority. He stated that the policy is designed to foster a fairer, more stable employment landscape that benefits both businesses and workers alike. “Above all, this policy is about strengthening workers’ rights,” Dr Abela said. He outlined two major reforms: Employers who terminate workers without justified cause will be barred from recruiting replacements from third countries for the same role and the fee for employing new foreign workers will be doubled.

Dr Abela concluded by describing the policy as an ambitious step forward in labour reform firmly committed to Maltese people first.