Be the first to comment!New business centre to be set up in Gozo – Lawrence Gonzi
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The Prime Minister Dr Lawrence Gonzi this afternoon inaugurated new offices for the ETC in Victoria, Gozo.
During his address Dr Gonzi said that the Government is to develop a business centre in Gozo, which will be aimed specifically at financial services, IT and research. He said that the centre was a necessary requirement and that the Government believes the private sector remains the backbone of the Gozo economy.
The new ETC offices in Victoria will offer a job bank service, where applicants will have the opportunity to search for jobs 24/7. The Prime Minister said that this service is being provided In a bid to bolster employment opportunities on the sister island.
Dr Gonzi continued by saying that over the past five years full-time jobs in Gozo had increased by 6% resulting in more people finding jobs on the island. As well as this the economy had grown by around 12%.
The Prime Minister said that more remains to be done over the next five years, including in the tourism sector which can offer more opportunities for young people in Gozo.
