AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWTTC Malta Summit: Croatian MEP and former tourism minister Nikolina Brnjac will join 100+ global speakers at the WTTC Global Summit in Valletta (Oct 7–9), focusing on tourism growth, mobility, connectivity and sustainability. Education & Skills: A new report claims 48% of Malta’s 15-year-olds can’t read and only 56% can count properly, pointing to sharp declines in literacy and numeracy under Labour. EU Digital Leadership: The European Commission appointed Tanya Chetcuti as Director for Digital Workplace and Infrastructure in DG DIGIT, with a background spanning eGovernment, data, AI and cybersecurity. Health Alert: Fergus County health officials reported a confirmed measles case with potential exposures linked to public locations, urging people to watch for symptoms and follow guidance. Policy & Media Reform: International press freedom groups urged Malta’s government to allow a transparent review of the draft media reform bill before it goes to Parliament. Research Funding: Xjenza Malta is offering €1.7m in funding opportunities for research and innovation. Tourism SMEs: WTTC and the International Chamber of Commerce signed a partnership aimed at boosting travel and tourism SMEs via tools, networks and policy access ahead of the Malta summit.
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