Recommendations on changes to the Maltese Legislation effecting Co-operative Societies – 2014
The Council of the Malta Co-operative Federation has submitted its recommendations to the committee coordinating the consultation process for the changes to the Co-operative Societies Act, Cap 442. The Federation's document, dated 24th March 2014, is entitled "Recommendations on changes to the Maltese Legislation effecting Co-operative Societies 2014". The various proposals in this comprehensive document are the result of mature and thorough discussion, research and ideas put forward by the Federation's member societies, their representatives, the Council members, co-operators, and friends of the Federation. The main proposals raised in this document cover: Fair funding, and the removal of discrimination and [...]
Equality between men and women is crucial to sustainable development of communities
“Co-operatives work for the sustainable development of their communities and equality between men and women is crucial to this. We strive to meet the needs of our members, and teamwork is valued and rewarded, rather than competitiveness. The strong lead taken in terms of environmental and social business objectives, including adopting formal policies on sustainability and socially responsible investment, makes it more likely that co-operatives and mutuals would be at the forefront in HR practices, in particular in ensuring that all their staff, women and men alike, are given the opportunities to realise their potential and advance their careers.” Delivering [...]
Comino Ferries Co-op Limited joins MCF
On February 27, 2014 the Council of the Malta Co-operative Federation approved Comino Ferries Co-op Limited as a new Member Society of the Federation. Comino Ferries Co-op Limited joins the Malta Co-operative Federation The co-operative offers a scheduled ferry service for passengers to Comino (Blue Lagoon) from Malta and Gozo. The society will also offer chartered services on request for domestic and commercial purposes. The co-operative's members bring together under one name years of individual experience in this sector. The President of the co-operative, Mr. Mark Anthony Bajada, is very enthusiastic about this new venture which he shall [...]
New changes to the composition of the Co-operatives Board
Additional changes have been made to the composition of the Co-operatives Board as published in the Government Notices Nos. 187 and 188 in the Government Gazette No. 19212 of the 21st February 2014, Link to Government Notices. On the 7th February 2014, Ms Rita Law resigned from the Co-operatives Board and Mr Emanuel Cuschieri was appointed on the Board with effect from the 7th February 2014. The Minister appointed members to the Co-operatives Board who shall serve up to the 31st May 2015 are currently the following: Chairperson Ms Frances Mifsud Members Mr Emanuel Cuschieri Mr Angelo Azzopardi Mr Joe Abela Mr [...]
Consultation process for the revision of Co-operative Societies Act launched
The Ministry for the Economy, Investment and Small Business launched a consultation process aimed at strengthening the legal framework governing co-operative societies in Malta. Various information sessions were held on January 28, 2014 at Dar il-Koperattivi, Melita Street, Valletta. The Ministry’s representatives Mr Blaine Camilleri and Mr Matthew Vella, together with the Co-operatives Board Chairperson, Ms Francis Mifsud, met representatives of the Malta Co-operative Federation, Koperattivi Malta, as well representatives of individual co-operative societies. The consultation process was initiated following the Government's acknowledgement in the last Budget Speech, that the current legal framework within which Co-operatives operate locally needs to [...]
Composition of the Central Co-operative Fund
The Minister for the Economy, Investment and Small Business upon the advice of the Chairperson of the Co-operatives Board has appointed the following persons on the Committee of the Central Co-operative Fund. The Notice dated 22nd November 2013 has been published in the Government Notice No. 1295 in the Government Gazette No. 19183 of the 17th December 2013, Link to Government Notice. The Minister's appointed members on the Committee who shall serve up to the 7th July 2015 are currently the following: Members representing Co-operative Societies: Mr Norman Cassar Ferrante Mr Emanuel Falzon Mr Paul Piscopo Mr Victor Zarb Members nominated by the Co-operatives Board from [...]