Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, in a speech to Rotary Club members, congratulated the club on its continued service to the community, particularly in its support of Dar il-Kaptan, a respite home for disabled and the building of the first school on an island in Lake Victoria, Uganda.

This was the second visit to the club by Dr Muscat, the first one being when he first became leader of the opposition. His upbeat speech highlighted the booming local economy, which is the fastest growing nation along with Ireland in the EU, he said.

The Prime Minister mentioned some major projects his government is planning, such as the Gozo Medical School, White Rocks development and the American University, initiatives which he said would improve the healthy, quality and diversity of life in Malta, to ensure growth and help identify Malta as a ‘good country’.

Dr Muscat took time to answer a number of questions put forward from members, including how the country will be dealing with the migration issue, the environment and education.

In the closing speech, the club president, Alfred Caruana Galizia, thanked the Prime Minister for his presence and intervention.