Resources and Infrastructure Minister Ninu Zammit has presented warrants to 61 engineers, seven of whom are women. These include 24 professionals involved in mechanical engineering, 35 involved with electronics and another two with informatics.

Education is one of the government’s main priorities, and substantial investment in this sector during the past few years has been an important factor contributing to an increase in the number of graduates every year, said Minister Zammit.

He said the importance of the engineering sector is on the increase, as is the demand for professionals in this sector.

A total of 203 engineers have been granted warrants during the past four years. Mr Zammit said the ministry, through the Board of Engineers works closely with the Chamber of Engineers for the benefit of the engineering profession.

An example of such cooperation between the two entities is that following a call from the chamber, discussions are presently under way for amendments to be made to the Act about the Engineering Profession, which will be updated accordingly.

According to law, nowadays, the engineering profession covers both mechanical and electrical engineering, so necessary amendments were made for other professions to be included in the provision of warrants.

All necessary arrangements are being made and the amendments will be able to come into effect after the government approves the draft.

Minister Zammit appealed to the new engineers to act with a sense of duty, responsibility and according to established ethical standards for their own good and for the benefit of the country as a whole.