Federation of Industry president Martin Galea led FOI representatives on a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi at which the importance of the manufacturing industry was given high priority, the FOI said....

“Like many students my age, I like to socialise with others, and I think that there is no need for alcoholic beverages to help us look ‘cool’ or have fun. There are other alternatives.” ...

While regarding it as a step in the right direction, Family and Social Solidarity Minister Dolores Cristina said yesterday that quality childcare services would not automatically lead to an increase in female employment. ...

The Institute of Pastoral Formation is holding a series of three meetings at the Phoenicia Ballroom in Floriana on May 14, 21 and 28 from 7 to 8.30pm in its aim to create opportunities for a holistic formation for all ...

The Marsascala Shop-owners Association has called for an investigation to establish responsibility for the poor workmanship in St Anne Street that led to considerable damage being suffered by shops in Marina Street....

The Maltacom Group announced yesterday that it was extending the special offer of a free TV set-top box to its voice telephony customers, if they opt to take its digital television service. The offer has been extended until 30 June....

Europe Day will be marked on 9 May with activities that will also conclude others marking the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome that set up the European Coal and Steel Community, the forerunner of the EU. ...

Veterans of the war who are members of the George Cross Island Association and were in Malta to pay tribute to the dead were entertained to a programme by the Armed Forces of Malta Band, under the baton of Lieutenant John Ivan Borg....

The Malta Institute of Management recently hosted the graduation ceremony of the Maastricht School of Management’s Outreach Programme at the Corinthia San Gorg, St Julian’s. ...

An action plan to revive commercial activity at Ta’ Dbiegi handicrafts village in Gozo was signed yesterday by Edwin Vassallo, parliamentary secretary for the self-employed, Gharb mayor David Apap and Martin Bowerman on behalf of Malta Enterprise....