AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBoating Tragedy: Keith Caruana, 48, died after a boat ran aground off Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq. His 14-year-old son is stable in intensive care, while another passenger is being treated for serious injuries; an inquiry is under way. Tourism: Malta’s Fiscal Advisory Council says visitor numbers are rising faster than spending. Arrivals grew 17.9% in the first eight months of 2026, but average spend per visitor fell 2%, partly because stays were shorter. Water Security: A new €60 million reverse-osmosis plant in Ħal Far is planned to produce 40 million litres of drinking water daily, helping meet demand expected to grow over the next 20 years. Climate Targets: Malta is among nine EU countries at risk of missing 2030 emissions goals and has been asked to submit a corrective plan. Population Growth: Momentum wants Finance Minister Clyde Caruana to publish a 2018 government report warning that population growth could strain housing, hospitals, schools and roads. Student Support: ITS monthly stipends will rise from January 2027, reaching €442 for students at Level 4 and above; new students will also receive a €699 first-year payment.
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