A second round of of €100 vouchers, which were due to be issued by the Government this month, could now be delayed.
In a statement the Minister for the Economy Silvio Schembri said that, “preparations for the issuance are complete, however we are consulting with the Health Authority together with the other stakeholders, so that the second round of vouchers are issued when we can get the best benefit from them.”
He added that, “therefore this measure will be implemented once this process is completed, and when it is possible for bars and clubs to open as well, so that they too can benefit from this fiscal initiative aimed at turning the tide for everyone.”
“The intention behind the voucher initiative is to stimulate the economy with an injection of more than €45 million by generating more jobs for the affected businesses, while serving as an incentive for people to enjoy a better quality of life,” said the Minister.
The Ministry, he said, through MIMCOL, has also taken care of various upgrades in the system to make it more convenient through technology.
Those businesses that already have the digital app to redeem vouchers will be able to use the same app they have already activated.
Those persons having an expired identity card, or who need to renew their residence permit, should do so without delay with Identity Malta so that their details will be updated when the vouchers are issued.
2 Comments To "Second round of €100 vouchers may be delayed – Minister"
#1 Comment By Ray On January 12, 2021 @ 7:53 am
Perhaps the system at Identity Malta should be updated as well, so that those people that have been waiting for new ID/Residence cards since February 2019 receive their cards!
#2 Comment By Mary Cynthia D’Mello On January 12, 2021 @ 8:23 pm
Agree, I have been waiting since the 2nd. March 2919