HSBC Victoria, Gozo branch closed until 12th March due to corona virus

Feb 27 2021

After positive testing for COVID-19, HSBC Malta announced that the Victoria, Gozo branch had to be closed down with immediate effect until 12th March 2021. Placing the safety of its customers and employees at the forefront, the bank reminded customers that the majority of services are available through Credit and Debit Cards, Mobile, Internet, ATM and Deposit Machine services.

Apologising for any inconvenience, HSBC Malta opened a 24 hour contact line through 2380 8219 should any help be required by the Gozo branch customers. As cases seem to be on the rise once more and one directly effecting the branch, HSBC Victoria, Gozo highlights the importance of taking the necessary precautions to avoid spread and ensure safety.

IMPORTANT NOTICEWe would like to let our customers know that our branch in Victoria, Gozo, has temporarily closed,…

Posted by HSBC on Friday, 26 February 2021

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Vaccination certificates within three months of availability

Feb 27 2021

The European Commission President predicts the use of EU vaccine certificates to be operational within three months. Speaking at a press conference in Brussels on Thursday, Ursula von Der Leyen stated that the possibility of determining whether or not a citizen has been vaccinated will soon be a reality. The certificate will be given to those receive their jab, a negative PCR test or have antibodies.

The time frame given is in consideration of all the technical development required to take place and the efficiency of the Commission on European and national level to implement the measure.

Other vaccinations for other viruses are already in place and thus COVID-19 should be no exception once implemented. Countries dependent on tourism seem to be in favour of the system but others, like Germany, express their doubts.

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Bar and club owners to receive additional and extended scheme until end March.

Feb 27 2021

Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo announced that the financial aid scheme for bars and clubs will be extended until the end of March. The decision was taken in consideration of the measure that clubs and bars were to remain closed until the end of March. With clubs and bars closed since October, there have been hopes of reopening before Christmas but due to constant corona virus spikes in cases, the date was postponed time and time again.

Commercial bars (Category A) will be receiving €2,870 with an additional €717. The total payment of €3,587 covers the time period between 28th October to 31st March. Category B (bars forming part of a club) will be receiving €1,860 plus €465, amounting to €2,325. Category C (non-political mergers) will receive €1,260 plus €315, amounting to €1,575.

Applications for the scheme can be done by calling Malta Tourism Authority or sending an email to [email protected]

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Another group of immigrants relocated to Germany

Feb 27 2021

An immigrant group with a majority of women and children were relocated to Germany as part of a European Union initiative to relocate irregular immigrants from Malta.

The Interior Minister claimed that Malta is still the country effected most by irregular immigration when compared to the population and size of our country. Relocation, he claimed, is one of the most effective means of easing the pressure upon immigration sites and systems.

The countries who will be receiving the immigrants will be responsible of determining whether they are eligible for protection. Despite recent months seeing a decrease of irregular immigrant entry, the Minister says that the government still worked on relocations or returns to countries of origin. This relocation was possible through coordination with National Security, Law Enforcement and German authorities.

Tkun xi tkun is-sitwazzjoni, il-Gvern Malti 🇲🇹 ser ikompli jaħdem sabiex ir-responsabbiltà tal-immigrazzjoni rregolari…

Posted by Byron Camilleri on Friday, 26 February 2021

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