Ahead of the MEP elections in Juner, Malta Chamber of SMEs Deputy President Mr Philip Fenech, CEO Ms Abigail Agius Mamo and council members Mr Noel Gauci and Mr Mario Ciantar met MEP candidate Steve Ellul and discussed several issues impacting SMEs and how the European Parliament and Malta’s MEP may communicate on issues related to SMEs.
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SME Chamber officials meets leader of Opposition Leader Dr Bernard Grech
The Malta Chamber of SMEs welcomed Opposition Leader Dr. Bernard Grech, Members of Parliament Jerome Caruana Cilia and Robert Cutajar and MEP candidate Peter Agius to its offices in Floriana to discuss current issues affecting members of the Malta Chamber of SMEs.
Deputy President Mr. Philip Fenech, CEO Ms. Abigail Agius Mamo and Council Members Mr. Joseph Zerafa and Joan Haber participated on behalf of the SME Chamber.
SME Chamber participates in a seminar entitled: ‘Apprenticeship: An investment in local talent’
As part of our ongoing collaboration with MCAST, the SME Chamber CEO Ms Abigail Agius Mamo is participating in a panel disccussion on the importance of apprenticeships for students and the industry and how both parties can complement each other.
The SME Chamber remains committed to assisting the industry through supporting apprenticeships.
SME Chamber President meets MDB Officials
Malta Chamber of SMEs President Mr Paul Abela met MDB Chairman Leo Brincat and CEO Paul V. Azzopardi.
During this meeting Mr Abela reaffirmed the SME Chamber’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Malta Development Bank.
Both sides discussed the current available schemes and ideas on new practical initiatives tailored to members’ needs.
SME Chamber officials participate in a 2 day meeting at the GSEVEE headquarters in Athens
The Malta Chamber of SMEs head of Policy Andrew Aquilina and the EU Affairs & Funding Executive Jamie Tanti have taken part in a productive two-day meeting at the GSEVEE headquarters in Athens, collaborating with international partners on the ARESME Social Dialogue European project. We’re working together to tackle the effects of Covid-19 on emerging work patterns and strengthen social dialogue across Europe.
The SME Chamber organises an informative webinar on the new Skills Pass system
This morning the Malta Chamber of SMEs organised a webinar for its members in collaboration with Institute Of Tourism Studies – ITS focusing on the new Skills Pass system.
Members had the opportunity to ask questions and understand the new system and prepare themselves adequately.
Members that did not manage to follow the webinar may get in touch to request the recording by sending an email on .
Paul Abela reconfirmed as Malta Chamber of SMEs President
Following the 75th Annual General Meeting of the SME Chamber which was held on the 28th of March, the SME Chamber council has met today in order to elect the President and its officials. Mr Paul Abela has once again been elected as President of the Malta Chamber of SMEs.
Paul Abela thanked the Council Members for their trust in electing him to serve as President. He also thanked Ms Abigail Mamo as CEO and her team for their dedication to the work of the Chamber. He said, he looks forward to another year at the service of members.
Mr Philip Fenech was confirmed as Deputy President and Mr Marcel Mizzi was confirmed as Officer – Finance and Administration.
The members holding a seat on Council are:
Paul Abela | President |
Philip Fenech | Deputy President |
Marcel Mizzi | Officer – Finance and Administration |
Beppe Muscat | Council Member |
Claire Shoemake | Council Member |
Chris Vassallo | Council Member |
Carmel Zammit | Council Member |
Dino Fino | Council Member |
Joan Haber | Council Member |
Joseph Zerafa | Council Member |
Mario Ciantar | Council Member |
Mario DeBono | Council Member |
Marthese Micallef | Council Member |
Michael Galea | Council Member |
Noel Gauci | Council Member |
Patrick Cutajar | Council Member |
Robert Micallef | Council Member |
Sergio Camilleri | Council Member |
SME Chamber officials meets MEP candidate Maria Sara Vella Gafa
Ahead of the MEP elections in Juner, Malta Chamber of SMEs CEO Ms Abigail Agius Mamo and council member Carmel Zammit met MEP candidate Maria Sara Vellas Gafa and discussed several issues impacting SMEs and how the European Parliament and Malta’s MEP may communicate on issues related to SMEs.
6 Council members elected during the 2024 Council Election
Following the Annual General Meeting of the Mata Chamber of SMEs, elections for 6 seats on the SME Chamber’s Council took place on the 28th of March and 1st of April in Malta & Gozo.
8 candidates participated during this election and 6 candidates which received the highest votes, were elected.
The elected council members for the next 3 years are:
- Mr Mario Ciantar
- Mr Beppe Muscat
- Mr Joseph Zerafa
- Mr Carmel Zammit
- Mr Noel Gauci
- Ms Joan Haber
The Malta Chamber of SMEs congratulates all candidates who participated during these elections and wishes a successful term to the elected council members.