The Gozo Business Chamber (GBC) held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 26th February 2026, at the Auditorium of the Queen Mary University of London Malta Campus in Victoria, Gozo.

The AGM brought together members, stakeholders and representatives from public institutions to review the Chamber’s work over the past year and to outline strategic priorities for Gozo’s economic future.

A Chamber Embedded in the Community

Opening the meeting, GBC CEO Daniel Borg emphasised that the Gozo Business Chamber is not an organisation that operates in isolation, but one that has developed within the Gozitan community itself.

“The Gozitan community is changing, businesses are changing, and the world around us is changing. The challenges of today are not the challenges of yesterday,” he stated.

He explained that the AGM serves as a moment of reflection and forward vision – reviewing the work carried out while setting clear priorities for the year ahead. He reiterated that the Chamber is not merely a business association, but an institution embedded within the socio-economic fabric of Gozo, committed to remaining relevant and responsive to the island’s evolving needs.

The financial and administrative reports for the past year were also presented during the meeting.

Institutional Dialogue with the Business Community

A key highlight of this year’s AGM was the contribution of Mario Borg, Permanent Secretary within the Ministry for Gozo and Planning, and Ivan Falzon, Chief Executive Officer of the Gozo Regional Development Authority.

The meeting also included an address by Hon. Chris Said, Parliamentary Spokesperson for Gozo for the Opposition.

Connectivity as Gozo’s Lifeline

In his closing address, GBC President Michael Galea outlined a clear and forward-looking vision for Gozo’s development, centred on connectivity, economic diversification, sustainability and stronger regional governance.

He described connectivity between Gozo and Malta as the island’s economic and social lifeline, reaffirming the Chamber’s consistent position in favour of permanent connectivity, while stressing that such a project must be accompanied by sound planning, environmental safeguards, strong governance and public trust.

“The question is not whether Gozo should strengthen its connectivity, but how we prepare the island for sustainable growth. Connectivity must go hand in hand with intelligent planning, environmental protection and strong governance,” President Galea stated.

Diversification, SMEs and Youth Investment

The President also highlighted the need for sustained investment in strategic infrastructure and essential services as a cornerstone for competitiveness and long-term resilience.

Economic diversification was identified as a key priority. While tourism and construction remain important pillars of Gozo’s economy, the Chamber continues to advocate for a broader economic base built on digitalisation, knowledge-based sectors and innovation-driven activity.

At the same time, the Chamber reaffirmed its support for small and family businesses, which remain the backbone of the Gozitan economy.

Particular emphasis was placed on youth investment through the Youth4Entrepreneurship initiative, now in its seventh edition. The programme continues to demonstrate how the Chamber is actively contributing towards building an ecosystem that empowers young Gozitans to innovate, create and drive Gozo’s future economy.

Looking Ahead

Concluding the AGM, President Galea reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to building a resilient, competitive and sustainable economic future for Gozo through collaboration at local, national and international level.

The 2026 AGM once again confirmed the Chamber’s role not only as a representative body for businesses, but as a strategic voice shaping the island’s long-term development.

📄 AGM 2026 Documentation

The official documentation related to the Gozo Business Chamber Annual General Meeting 2026 may be accessed below: