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2 NEWS 14.10.2021 RecruitGiant receives go ahead to begin Congo operations RECRUITGIANT, a Malta based recruiter of non-EU national workers, has been granted official permission by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to begin operating in the central African nation. e development comes as the new Government of President Fe- lix Tshisekedi seeks to kick start a process of economic development in a country of some 90 million people where the median age is just over 18 years old. Tomas Mikalauskas, CEO at Re- cruitGiant, said, "e Democratic Republic of the Congo has had a troubled history of colonialism and conflict. Having recently ex- perienced its first peaceful trans- fer of power, and with a fast-grow- ing young population, the country is now looking forward and trying to build a better future. rough this agreement Recruit- Giant will be able to find employ- ment for young Congolese across the emerging country and address labour shortages which continue to hinder economic activity." In order to fill vacancies in Mal- ta, EU and non-EU countries, RecruitGiant has established a network of offices and training centres in numerous countries across Africa and South-East Asia. rough this network, the com- pany conducts interviews with candidates on behalf of employers and also provides training to en- sure prospective employees have the skills needed for the particular vacancy. RecruitGiant also man- ages the relocation process and ensures that employment con- tracts and residency requirements are all in order prior to travel. RecruitGiant has obtained permission to operate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo following meetings between the company's CEO Tomas Mikaluaskas and senior Congolese officials including Jean Marc Kabund, President of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress THE Hyatt Regency Malta, which is op- erated by Bay Street Group has turned one. e Five-Star Superior Hotel, is one of Malta's foremost luxury destinations, offering visitors an unparalleled experi- ence of comfort and convenience in the heart of St. Julian's. Hyatt Regency Malta forms part of a chain of hotels specialising in accom- modation, both for business as well as leisure travel. ey are situated in various locations around the world in urban, suburban, airport, convention and vacation destinations. It is the first Hyatt-branded property in Malta. "We are extremely pleased to celebrate the first anniversary, from the opening of e Hyatt Regency Malta – an ambi- tious project which the Bay Street Group has embarked on against all odds, but to great results" said Mark Vella, General Manager. "In fact, we are all too pleased to note that the luxury destination has been going from strength to strength regis- tering extremely encouraging results in 365 days of operation. Not to mention, we average 9.5 through our ratings on Expedia, Booking and TripAdvisor com- bined", continued Mr. Vella. Combining Maltese Heritage with modern architecture, the Hyatt Regency Malta offers a unique experience of calm in the middle of the bustling St Julian's city centre. "e Executive Management Team which was tasked to open the ho- tel in the middle of the pandemic is still operational in its entirety, highlighing the Group's vision that human capital is part of the Group's asset-base", said Al- bert Galea, Bay Street Group CEO. Hyatt Regency Malta is an ideal pied- à-terre from which tourists and business travellers alike have been exploring the island's eight thousand years of history. It offers 151 bright, premium guestrooms, including 12 suites that are elegantly decorated with contemporary furniture. Each guestroom has floor-to-ceiling windows or a balcony, generous work- space equipped with charging stations, and bathroom with walk-in rain show- er. e hotel also include its fashionable restaurant, Seed; overlooking the beauti- fully restored St. Rita Chapel, where one can enjoy a unique farm-to-fork experi- ence. Hyatt Regency Malta turns one New CEO, chairman for Enemalta announced JONATHAN Cardona has been ap- pointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Enemalta plc with effect from 11 October. He will succeed Ing. Jason Vella who is assisting in this transition. Ing. Jonathan Scerri has replaced Kevin Chricop as chairperson of the Board of Directors. "I want to convey my appreciation for the trust being shown in me for this position. Together with the company board, the management, workers and shareholders, I look forward to contin- ue building on the good work carried out throughout the years, and strength- en such a crucial corporation for the Maltese economy," Cardona said. Scerri said he was honoured and eager to lead Enemalta's board. "e company feels like a second home, having worked here for a very long stretch in my career," he said. "ere is a lot of work to be done and several targets to be met." Combining Maltese Heritage with modern architecture, the Hyatt Regency Malta offers a unique experience of calm in the middle of the bustling St Julian's city centre Enemalta's new CEO Jonathan Cardona (left) and chairman Jonathan Scerri