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6 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 10 DECEMBER 2025 NEWS By means of a decree on the 6th November, 2025, in the records of the judicial le er number 2244/2025, in the names GasanZammit Motors Limited vs Ryan Calleja, the Courts of Magistrates (Malta) ordered the following publica on for the purpose of service of the respondents Ryan Calleja in terms of Ar cle 187(3) et sequitur of Chapter 12. By means of a judicial le er filed in the Courts of Magistrates (Malta) against Ryan Calleja (ID 0149593M) of 39, Zonqor Court, Fl 1, Triq l-Ar ellieri, Marsaskala, on the 17th June, 2025, GasanZammit Motors Limited (C- 57642) of Gasan Automo ve Centre, Mrieħel ByPass, Birkirkara: 1. makes reference to the amount of €5,964 on bills of exchange duly accepted by you and listed in the a ached list as GZM 1, and which amount is due and has not been paid (copies of these bills of exchange are herewith a ached and marked as document GZM 2) together with interest from the date when the aforemen oned balance fell due on the bills of exchange ll the effec ve payment; and 2.solicits you so that within ten (10) days from the day you are no fied with this present, you pay the sum of €5,964 represen ng the balance on the said bills of exchange besides the interest due by you from the aforemen oned balance fell due on the bills of exchange ll the effec ve payment. In default the interpellant company will furtherly proceed against you, without further no ce, and with all the means given by law including the issue of the opportune warrants. This le er is being made for all the purposes and effects of law and to render the same bills of exchange an execu ve tle in terms of Ar cle 253(e) of Chapter 12 of the Laws of Malta. By means of this present, you are informed, that in terms of Ar cle 253(e) of Chapter 12 of the Laws of Malta, you have the right that within twenty (20) days from the date of service of this act, you will present an applica on to oppose the execu on of this bill of exchange above men oned on the fact that the signatures on the same do not belong to your or those of your mandatory or for other grave and valid reasons to oppose such execu on according to law. So much so that you may know how to regulate yourself. With costs, including this present, and with interest according to law ll the date of effec ve payment. Registry of the Courts of Magistrates (Malta), today, 21st November, 2025. ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals Airport CEO calls for Michelin-style benchmarking across tourism sector MALTA International Airport CEO Alan Borg has called for the introduction of more indus- try-wide benchmarking initia- tives modelled on the Michelin Guide to raise standards across the tourism and hospitality sec- tor. Speaking at the Malta Business Network's Annual Christmas Lunch last week, Borg argued that while tourist numbers con- tinue to grow, the country can no longer celebrate volumes alone and must now focus on reliable, measurable indicators of visitor experience. "Imagine if we could generate that same sense of excitement across the entire tourism eco- system through the accommo- dation sector, beaches, attrac- tions, transport, signage, and the everyday touchpoints that shape a visitor's journey," he said. Borg praised the Michelin Guide for energising Malta's restaurant scene by creating an- ticipation, ambition, and clear performance targets. He pro- posed that Malta adopt a more structured and data-driven ap- proach through annual, inde- pendent evaluations of the full visitor journey, from airport arrival to infrastructure and cul- tural sites. The evaluations would help the industry align with the country's long-term vision for a quality-led sector, he said. Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg also addressed the gather- ing with a speech reflecting on Malta's international outreach and strong ties with the UK. He highlighted Malta's expand- ing global footprint, including high-level delegations to Asia and Africa, new aviation links such as the upcoming Malta– New York route, and the launch of the ITS campus in Shanghai. Closing the event, KPMG part- ner David Pace noted that Malta remains one of the EU's strong- est performers but cautioned that long-term prosperity will depend on more than headline economic numbers. Pace warned that Malta's cur- rent growth model, heavily re- liant on imported labour rather than improvements in produc- tivity or GDP per capita, must be rethought. He stressed that institutional capital, social cap- ital and knowledge capital will become Malta's most critical assets to navigate this period of transformation. JULIANA ZAMMIT jzammit@mediatoday.com.mt Malta International Airport CEO Alan Borg says Malta needs measurable indicators of visitor experience beyond tourist numbers, as industry leaders warn growth model must evolve Inset: Malta International Airport CEO Alan Borg POLICE have arrested a 51-year- old man at the airport for the al- leged importation of more than 19kg of khat. Khat is a plant indigenous to east Africa and its leaves can be consumed as a stimulant in a similar way to that coca leaves are used. Police said that the suspect, who is English, was stopped by customs officials when he arrived in Malta from Amster- dam. After searching his lug- gage, they found 100 packets of khat worth around €8,000. Magistrate Monica Vella was informed of the case and has since launched an inquiry, while police investigations are ongoing. The suspect is set to be charged in court in front of Magistrate Kevan Azzopardi at 10:00am. MATTHEW FARRUGIA mfarrugia@mediatoday.com.mt Police arrest man after finding 19kg of khat in his luggage