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Matthew Bezzina on why technology has to earn its place
Tech

Matthew Bezzina on why technology has to earn its place

Matthew Bezzina, CEO and co-founder of eCabs Technologies, explains how Malta shapes mobility software for international markets, what businesses should demand from AI and why management remains accountable when automation fails.

27 Oct 2026
MHRA warns tourism cannot carry Malta's budget burden alone
Tourism
Hospitality

MHRA warns tourism cannot carry Malta's budget burden alone

MHRA said Budget 2027 places an unfair share of the burden on tourism businesses while state spending keeps rising.

27 Oct 2026
Smartcare Finance swaps hotel collateral for care home on €7.5m bond
Investment
Finance

Smartcare Finance swaps hotel collateral for care home on €7.5m bond

Smartcare Finance replaces hotel hypothec with increased care home security on its €7.5 million bond issue, leaving investors with a different risk mix.

27 Oct 2026
Our thoughts on the Budget for 2027, did it go far enough for enterprise as it did for households?
Business

Our thoughts on the Budget for 2027, did it go far enough for enterprise as it did for households?

Malta’s Budget 2027 supports households and rewards some business reinvestment. MBJ examines why fair infrastructure contributions must be matched by wider enterprise reform, spending discipline and a more efficient state.

26 Oct 2026
Hidden Liability to Bottom-Line Asset: Flipping the Switch on Commercial Energy in Malta
Business

Hidden Liability to Bottom-Line Asset: Flipping the Switch on Commercial Energy in Malta

Commercial energy investment can improve profitability when the numbers fit the business. Maltese companies should assess consumption patterns, roof rights, funding conditions and lifetime costs before committing to solar, storage or efficiency upgrades.

26 Oct 2026
The Growth Trap: Why Hiring More Staff Alone Cannot Solve Malta’s Talent Crisis
Business

The Growth Trap: Why Hiring More Staff Alone Cannot Solve Malta’s Talent Crisis

Malta’s growing workforce has not eliminated recruitment difficulties. Businesses seeking sustainable growth need to examine the work behind their vacancies, strengthen retention and connect hiring decisions to measurable improvements in capability, service and productivity.

26 Oct 2026
The Cost of Complacency: What Legal Notice 39 of 2026 Really Means for Malta’s Boardrooms
Business

The Cost of Complacency: What Legal Notice 39 of 2026 Really Means for Malta’s Boardrooms

Malta’s sustainability reporting regulations remain marked as not yet in force, while EU reforms have narrowed the reporting framework. For boardrooms, the priority is establishing what applies, preparing reliable evidence and keeping the response proportionate to the business.

26 Oct 2026
Revolut Outage: Malta’s Digital Dependence Under Scrutiny
Fintech
Finance

Revolut Outage: Malta’s Digital Dependence Under Scrutiny

Revolut’s outage brought Malta’s reliance on digital payments into focus. Beyond the immediate disruption, it raises bigger questions about shared cloud infrastructure, business continuity and how exposed the island’s economy could be if the technology investment boom suffers a sharp reversal.

26 Oct 2026
Flutter Brazil pulls Betfair brand, slashes jobs after regulatory ban
Regulation
iGaming

Flutter Brazil pulls Betfair brand, slashes jobs after regulatory ban

Flutter Entertainment closes Betfair Brazil, lays off staff across departments. Regulatory ban and group restructure under new CEO force consolidation.

26 Oct 2026
Malta Hosts Prestigious Food on the Edge Symposium as Culinary Tourism Push Intensifies
Tourism
Business

Malta Hosts Prestigious Food on the Edge Symposium as Culinary Tourism Push Intensifies

Malta welcomed the internationally acclaimed Food on the Edge symposium for the first time outside Ireland, signalling a strategic bet on gastronomy tourism.

26 Oct 2026
BOV secures second consecutive global banking award for social impact strategy
Banking
Finance

BOV secures second consecutive global banking award for social impact strategy

Bank of Valletta has been recognised for the second year running with a WSBI-ESBG award for inclusive banking, highlighting its social initiatives across Malta and Gozo.

26 Oct 2026
MGA and MCCAA sign MoU to close gaps in player protection
Regulation
iGaming

MGA and MCCAA sign MoU to close gaps in player protection

The MGA and MCCAA have signed an MoU formalising cooperation on consumer complaints and player protection, aiming to stop issues falling between regulatory gaps.

26 Oct 2026