Malta Enterprise approved 21 projects for Gozo in 2016 and 2017, which beetween them should create 182 jobs by the third year of operation.

Replying to a Parliamentary Question by MP Frederick Azzopardi, Investment Minister Chris Cardona said that the majority of the jobs – 65 – would be created by seven companies manufacturing and repairing furniture, with a further 34 working for an ICT company.

There are also companies involved in artisan crafts, food and beverages, and recycling.

In a separate PQ, Dr Cardona said that in all, €205.1 million were invested in Malta and Gozo in 2016 and €104.6 million in 2017 including Malta Enterprise projects which received assistance.

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