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Education minister Dolores Cristina said every child's education was the business of government.

Government to give €3 million in grants to private independent schools

Tuesday 2 October 2012 - 10:36
€1 million a year for private schools in grants for staff and technological upgrades.
Finance Minister Tonio Fenech (second from left) with environment minister Mario de Marco, announces the exemption scheme in Valletta.

Government exempts heirs from duty on documents

Monday 21 May 2012 - 17:33
All properties located within Urban Conservation Areas (UCAs) and Grade 1 and Grade 2 scheduled buildings exempt from duty on documents.
Finance Minister Tonio Fenech said Labour's vote against the Budget bill was a vote against numerous tax incentives to families and businesses.

Fenech accuses Labour of ‘crocodile tears’ over €40 million budget cuts

Wednesday 9 May 2012 - 12:39
Finance Minister Tonio Fenech served up a spirited defence of his budget, accusing the Opposition of failing to live up to its commitment to middle-class families when it will vote against today's Budget Measures Appropriation Bill.
Government whip David Agius

Europe Day, 1987 and St George Preca: Agius pays tribute to Nationalist legacy

Wednesday 9 May 2012 - 12:01
Government whip David Agius pays tribute to 25 years of a Nationalist government as he fires back at the criticism raised by the Opposition.
Don't get me down - Franco Debono (right) has declared he won't vote against Lawrence Gonzi's government.

Gonzi satisfied with Franco Debono's vote for government on Budget bill

Wednesday 9 May 2012 - 09:10
Budget measures bill passes with support of backbencher Franco Debono, along with resolution for City Gate special purpose vehicle.

Budget Speech translation awarded to Prime Minister’s son

Tuesday 8 May 2012 - 14:41
Finance ministry’s €3,000 direct order to David Gonzi’s translation firm for 2012 budget speech.

IMF report ‘certification’ of economy’s strong recovery – Tonio Fenech

Tuesday 8 May 2012 - 14:26
Finance Minister says banking contributions to depositors' compensation scheme will be increased.

Fearing he will be made Gonzi’s scapegoat, Franco Debono mulls abstention

Wednesday 2 May 2012 - 16:59
Nationalist MP wary of provoking early elections on 9 May budget vote.

Tonio Fenech insists €40 million budget cuts are only precautionary

Monday 6 February 2012 - 16:10
Finance Minister says budget cuts will only be implemented if deficit-reduction target is not met by middle of the year.

Government deficit for last quarter 2011 at €41 million

Friday 13 January 2012 - 11:41
In the third quarter of 2011, the General Government account registered a shortfall of €41 million.

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