Education is the most important pillar on which our society and our economy are built, a statement by the Malta Chamber of SMEs read. 

The Malta Chamber of SMEs, in representation of a number of sectors directly dependent and affected by the Ministry for Education, passed on its congratulations to the new Education Minister Clifton Grima and Permanent Secretary Matthew Vella.

“While auguring them all the success in their new role, the SME Chamber and its members assure them with their cooperation and commitment to drive the private education sector forward. It must unfortunately be said that the Ministry has been marred by a lot of turbulence and this has made work and collaboration extremely difficult, with energy and initiative not achieving the desired results.”

“Education is the most important pillar on which our society and our economy are built. As such, the SME Chamber and its members look forward to experiencing it being led with the seriousness and commitment that is required and expected. This will enhance the quality in this sector and we are fully committed to contribute in this regard.”

The Malta Chamber of SMEs said that it has full faith in the capabilities of the new Minister and Permanent Secretary. “It is important that our policy makers at large invest in full in supporting the stability in this Ministry as its functions are crucial. The Malta Chamber of SMEs firmly believes that both Clifton Grima and Matthew Vella are more than capable of improving the education state of affairs in Malta. Both Grima and Vella have always kept an open line of communication and closely collaborated with the SME Chamber with the aim of finding a workable solution for issues faced.”