€84,997 spent on Palace square inauguration

A total of €84,997 were spent on the inauguration of St George's Square (Palace Square) after its rehabilitation last month, Resources Minister George Pullicino said in Parliament. A further €56,773 were spent on the week of activities following the...

A total of €84,997 were spent on the inauguration of St George's Square (Palace Square) after its rehabilitation last month, Resources Minister George Pullicino said in Parliament.

A further €56,773 were spent on the week of activities following the inauguration.

The spending on the inauguration included €45,400 spent on choreography by Jochen Schweizer, €5,800 for the production of a documentary, €4,000 on PBS advertising, €1,341 in overtime to Casino Maltese workers, €1,152 to the Excelsior Hotel, €1,368 on a reception, €5,800 for the direct transmission by WE, €2,500 for PBS airtime, €3,450 for the rental of scaffolding and €5,650 on logistical set-up.

The minister said the week of activities was held in coordination with the business community to attract business after the inconvenience caused by the works.

He said there were a number of sponsorships.

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