Cigarette firm moves

British American Tobacco (BAT) Malta has moved to new premises in Qormi following the Central Cigarette factory closure.

The premises were officially opened by the Minister for Investment, Industry and IT, Austin Gatt on Monday, in the presence of BAT's director, Stephan Liechti.

British American Tobacco Malta was set up in January this year to import and distribute tobacco products in Malta. It is the successor company to Central Cigarette Company Limited which used to operate from Bulebel, Zejtun.

British American Tobacco has operated in Malta since 1907 through various local subsidiary companies.