The Gozo Business Chamber congratulated Lawrence Gonzi on his victory at the polls and augured the country will continue to register economic growth.

The Chamber said it hoped that the proposals relating to Gozo included in the PN's electoral programme would be given priority in order for the island's economy to move ahead and create more jobs in Gozo.

The Chamber noted with satisfaction the inclusion of most of its suggestions in the electoral programme and promised its support to the new administration.

The Chamber looks forward to continued good relations with the government ministries for the benefit of all.

The Gozo Tourism Association also congratulated Dr Gonzi on his electoral victory.

The association said the Gozo tourist industry was satisfied that the Prime Minister took under his care the tourism ministry. This showed, the association said, the great importance this sector was being given by the government.

The association would like to thank Dr Gonzi for his untiring efforts in making Gozo a gem of an island. It said it hoped that Gozo would continue to prosper in tourism and the environment so that the island would strengthen its stance economically and socially.