Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi of Malta
Utility tariffs: PM given a week to hold meeting with 11 unions", "In what looks like a never-ending saga, Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi has now been given one week to hold a meeting with 11 unions that are insisting that the government is twisting figures and blowing out of proportion the number of families benefiting from eco-reductions on the new utility rates.
Lawrence Gonzi is the son of Luigi Gonzi and Ines Galea and grandnephew of Mgr.
Gonzi was again successful in 2003.
In the general election held on 8 March 2008, Gonzi was again elected as Prime Minister, having defeated narrowly (by 1500 votes more) Alfred Sant.
Gonzi was confirmed as Leader of the Nationalist Party for the second time at the general council on 44 May 2008.
Gonzi said the Malta-China practical cooperation has scored obvious progress in the political, economic, trade, cultural and educational sectors through joint efforts and that there exist broad prospects for further cooperation.
Speaking at a dialogue meeting in Qala, Gozo, Dr Gonzi said that tourism which was named as one of the three pillars of the nation?s economy, can attract investment and jobs if the most is made of it.
Dr Gonzi said that the message that came out of this meeting was that an airstrip was an acceptable proposal for Gozitans, however the concept still needed to be studied.
Dr Gonzi said that Malta was living through a golden opportunity as the country had e800 million, which are to be spent during the next EU budget period running through a period of seven years.
Dr Gonzi said that the government had put the cultural and historical heritage of the island at the top of its agenda.
Dr Gonzi said that the scope of his meeting the press was to meet and answer the questions, which the press might have.
It's at a record high and there's a hint also of ethnic tensions that Prime Minister Gonzi finds disturbing.
Family Gonzi is the son of Luigi Gonzi DisplayLink.
Gonzi is married to Catherine née Callus, and they have three children: David, Mikela and Paul.
Gonzi was again successful in 2003 and, following the resignation of Eddie Fenech AdamiFacts About Eddie Fenech AdamiEdward Fenech Adami was the Prime Minister of Malta from 1987 until 1996 and from 1998 until 2004.
From 2004 onwards, Gonzi took under his responsibility the finance portfolio as Minister of Finance.
As Minister of Finance, Gonzi was able to meet Maastricht criteria, propelling Malta into the EurozoneEurozone The Eurozone is the subset of European Union member states which have adopted the euro, creating a currency union.
held on 8 March 2008, Gonzi was again elected as Prime Minister, having defeated narrowly Alfred SantFacts About Alfred SantAlfred Sant is a Maltese politician, who served as Prime Minister of Malta between 1996 and 1998.
Dr Lawrence Gonzi was confirmed Leader of the Nationalist Partyfor the second time, at a General Council of the Partit Nazzjonalista on May 11th 2008.
As Gonzi describes it: "This project has put Malta on the global map as an IT-oriented country.
Business in Malta started picking up after it joined the EU and when Gonzi was also appointed Prime Minister and Minister of finance.
Yesterday on Dissett, GonziPN said it wants to change the constitution to make it impossible for a member of a small party or an independent candidate to get elected.
Last night hubby and I went to the ad hoc mass meeting, when Lawrence Gonzi came to Gozo to thank the Gozitans for their support.
Monday, 10th March 2008 - 13:10CETGonzi calls for calm,good natured celebrations Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi has made his first public appearance since the Nationalist Party declared its election victory yesterday.
The first thing that I read every Sunday morning are the magazines that are laden with adverts lthat come free with the Sunday papers.
post of PN secretary general next month.
general of the Nationalist Party since 1997.
retained this role until April 1994.
development with an emphasis on the country’s environment.
have three children: David, Mikela and Paul.
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi has called the choice of Dr.
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi has informed PN backbenchers about his decision to start convening them every two weeks.
more unpopular teachers are still waiting for their long overdue collective agreement, even though Lawrence Gonzi is pledging to turn Malta into a “centre of excellence” for education by 2015.
As Prime Minister at the helm of the Maltese Government, Prime Minister Gonzi has earned respect and credibility at European level.
Dr Lawrence Gonzi has been Leader of the Nationalist Party since February 2003.
For various reasons, Dr Gonzi was forced to resort to some sort of action or initiative on the eve of the elections.
Gonzi’s Initiative Misfired At the time, a few months following his ‘victory’ over the John Dalli camp, when Dr Gonzi called his newly appointed foreign minister to Castille and informed him that “he could not have in his Cabinet someone who was under investigation”, there was a vibrant propaganda spin that Lawrence Gonzi had shown his mettle, his leadership capabilities.
But on the elections-eve, sudden initiative by Lawrence Gonzi has misfired very badly.
Under Stress It could be seen that during the press conference Prime Minister Gonzi was under obvious stress.
last date possible after the elections.
One would have thought that it was the case under every Nationalist administration, including the one in which Dr Gonzi was Deputy Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi has chosen, unwisely, perhaps, not to drop three or four members from Eddie Fenech Adami's Cabinet.
After Josef Bonnici stormed out indignantly, refusing the offer to become parliamentary secretary responsible for finance (he was correct to do so, for it would have degraded him and downgraded the importance of the finance portfolio), Dr Gonzi was left without a Plan B.
No wonder, Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi has been described as a man without a vision.
Dr Gonzi is now seen leading a weak Cabinet when the economic situation calls for a team that measures up to the people's expectations.
Dr Gonzi is seen to be heading a weak government, with a number in his team long past their sell-by date.
Speaking at the AD headquarters, Dr Vassallo said Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi was using excuses
and failing to take responsibility for the dismal state of the economy.
Dr Gonzi is in a weak position getting weaker.
Dr Gonzi has taken an attitude based on the arrogance of the righteous: my policies are right, it is you who are not understanding them; my policies are right but they have not delivered yet.
I have the impression that Lawrence Gonzi is moulded in siege mentality mode.
Dr Gonzi describes the criticism as unjust and incorrect.
incident under the previous Labour administration.
bargaining with unions during collective agreements.
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi is meeting his Czech counterpart Mirek Topolanik in Prague today.
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi had a breakfast meeting with business leaders in Prague this morning and underlined Malta’s strong business relations with the Arab world.
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi has had talks in Prague with Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek on the forthcoming Czech presidency of the EU.
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi said today that Malta is seeking EU financial assistance for technical studies which have to be carried out ahead of the laying of a cable to link the island to the European power grid.
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi is in Bratislava for the Slovak celebrations of euro adoption.
Dr Gonzi is accompanied by Central Bank Governor.
While the 54-year-old Nationalist Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi has run on economic achievements, his less charismatic opponent, Labour Party leader Alfred Sant, 60, has pushed an anti-corruption platform.
Gonzi said the Libyans want to cooperate but say they lack the resources to effectively police their borders and coastline.
Gonzi said the refugee issue arose during talks with President Bush on Monday, as had cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
Gonzi said that had "produced results in the area of organized crime, counterfeits and intellectual property.
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi is the head of government for Malta.
Lawrence Gonzi is the new Prime Minister after Dr.
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi has informed PN backbenchers about his decision to start convening them every two weeks to keep them briefed about Cabinet.
I am asked to line up to greet the Prime Minister of Malta and Dr Lawrence Gonzi is just what you would expect a Prime Minister to be - he offers a firm handshake followed by a diplomatic smile.