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‘Time of selling off the family silver now over’ – Interview with the Times of Malta
After presenting his pre-Budget document, Finance Minister Edward Scicluna speaks to Vanessa Macdonald about the deficit and pension reform. The European Commission is telling us the deficit and debt problems are not the result of economic downturn in general, that the Greek loans that we gave contributed, but that even without them there would…
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A Once-Only Grant on the Purchase of Fitness Equipment by Persons For Own Personal Use
In order to encourage the local population to be more physically active, the Minister for Finance together with the Parliamentary Secretary for Research, Innovation, Youth and Sport have made the following scheme. 1. Interpretation In this scheme, unless the context otherwise requires: ‘applicant’ means the person applying for the grant and who, apart from being a…
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Reliable and timely data – Videoblog 12
The video blog explains the main issues that statistical agencies like the NSO have to consider when collecting and publishing data. – Saturday, 3rd August, 2013
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Meeting with University of Malta rector
An ongoing dialogue is essential between the Government and high education institution officials in order to work together, said Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. During a meeting with University of Malta rector, Dr Joseph Muscat expressed his hope that such a meeting will not be a one off but a regular occurrence, in order for the…
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“NSO provide necessary gauges for Government to guide the ship of State”
The Hon. Edward Scicluna announced the new Malta Statistics Authority Board (MSA) during a visit to the National Statistics Office (NSO) premises on Wednesday 31st July, 2013. Prof. Scicluna also underscored the importance that the NSO play in providing the necessary information the Government requires to guide the country towards stability and greater economic growth.…
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External demand essential for economic growth – Videoblog 11
In his weekly video blog, Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses the issue of external demand, and why this is important for a country like Malta that depends on external demand for its exported products and services. Prof. Scicluna explains that external demand depends considerably on factors such as the state of the international economy…
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“Central Bank vigilance important for Malta’s Financial Stability”
The Minister for Finance Prof. Edward Scicluna paid an official visit to the Central Bank of Malta at the invitation of the Governor, Professor Josef Bonnici, on 19 July 2013. After being greeted by the Governor, the Minister was introduced to the Central Bank Board of Directors and the Executive Directors. Prof. Scicluna is himself…
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Finance Minister Edward Scicluna on Folji – ONE
Finance Minister Professor Edward Scicluna together with the other guests went through the articles on all the Sunday newspapers. The main story was Standard and Poor’s decision to affirm Malta’s stable credit rating. Other issues that were analysed were those related to political governance, the economics.. – Sunday, 21st July, 2013
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Standard and Poor’s Decision to Affirm Malta’s Stable Credit Rating – Videoblog 10
Credit agency Standard & Poor’s notes that the new Government is progressing with a wide-ranging reform programme to tackle issues – some of which have been persisting for a number of years – such as the energy sector which is being addressed through a clear plan which has been long overdue. The agency says that,…
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Eighty-seven accountants and auditors receive CPA an PCA warrants and certificates
In all 129 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) warrants and Practising Certificates in Auditing (PCA) were presented by the Hon. Edward Scicluna, Minister for Finance during a ceremony held on Thursday 18th July 2013. During a brief address ahead of the presentations, the Minister for Finance stressed the importance of good governance in the practice of the accounting profession…