The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry regards the measures announced on Wednesday evening by the Prime Minister as very disappointing.

In their letter, the organisations asked for support to retain staff on payroll by 50% of the basic wage paid by Government and 25% paid by the employer, capped at the average wage.

During the meeting, The Malta Chamber offered its help, through the involvement of its members, in the national effort in safeguarding public health.

Proposes concrete measure to help businesses weather the COVID-19 crisis

“At a time of national pressure on all aspects of life, employers must recognise their central role in protecting the health and welfare of our people” Perit David Xuereb

Lockdown should be decided on by competent authorities

While public health should be safeguarded and remains the absolute priority, MBB also stressed that EU and national authorities must also do all they can in order to help businesses in this critical time in order to alleviate the financial pressure businesses are being put under.

This afternoon, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that, with immediate effect, anyone arriving from any country is obliged to serve a 14-day mandatory quarantine period.

Government should also push for a concerted effort at European Union level

Given the emerging COVID-19 situation, the Malta Chamber wishes to inform its members of a number of measures which our Gold partners HSBC Malta have just announced, to support the local business community.

The strategy addresses important issues dealing both with social justice as well as economic potential.

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry called on all the business community, to practice the highest ethical standards, when it comes to market-pricing, especially on necessary items, at this time.

During a meeting with the Prime Minister this morning, The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry voiced the concerns on behalf of Malta’s business community on a number of issues relating to the COVID-19 situation currently unfolding.

'We are here to find the suitable partnerships for our members with different companies that can either work in Ghana or Ghanaian companies setting up in Malta.'

Now is the time to prepare for COVID-19. Simple precautions and planning can make a big difference. Action now will help protect your employees and your business.

All members are encouraged to be present and to be part of the exciting developments which will be announced during the meeting.

“We must ensure, that companies are able to weather the storm and ensure they are ‘fighting fit’, when the worst is over.”

Applications are invited from businesswomen who, with their foresight, creativity, and talent, have opened the path for other women in the country to take on the enduring female-entrepreneurial spirit.

"It is amply evident to all that the current laws, regulations, and systems in place together with the supporting enforcement (or lack of it) are seriously falling short from ascertaining the safety of residents, third-party properties and the peace of mind of our people"

maltachamber.org.mt, provides, the highlights of the vision itself and the principles that underpin this plan for growth.

The employer bodies called for unity of purpose among social partners, and stressed that there should be no room for controversies and confrontation.

Business needs clarity and so do employees.

The Malta Chamber insists with Health Authorities to mobilise the necessary number of doctors and medics at the ports to screen crew members before discharge of cargo.

Chamber President Perit David Xuereb underlined the importance of the Tourism sector at the Chamber.

The European Commission Strategy addressed key issues around dissemination, skills and reveal a coherent approach to strengthening the EU’s position on future key technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

"It is key to urgently set Europe on its path to become fit to compete in the digital age", said BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer.

This workshop was the first of a set of planned actions by the Business Energy Cluster aimed at supporting companies to identify, plan and implement energy efficiency projects.

Of particular interest to Chamber members is the setting of onerous and unnecessary requirements on haulage companies by the Package to bring their trucks back to base every eight weeks

Setting the pathway for Malta’s future Economic Growth and Social Wealth