AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Strategy: Malta is targeting “quality” visitors and longer stays as UK arrivals rise 17% and the country heads for a record year. The shift comes as the Malta Tourism Authority says growth should give way to greater value. Budget Debate: Labour says Budget 2027 offers stability, while veteran socialist Sammy Meilaq argues its restrictions and extra costs for third-country nationals penalise workers and distract from pressures created by Malta’s economic model. Commonwealth Role: Foreign Minister Chris Fearne chairs the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group, where Nigeria’s foreign minister has been named vice-chair. AI Readiness: Malta ranks second in a new Commonwealth index of young people’s readiness to benefit from AI, behind Singapore. The study estimates a $360 billion gap in potential gains between the 15 benchmark-ready countries and the rest. Ports and Investment: India’s Adani Ports plans to buy liquid-storage operator Evos for €2.56 billion, gaining eight European terminals, including one in Malta, subject to regulatory approvals.
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