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MCG President meets Minister Jonathan Attard
The MCG President Dr Peter Gatt meets the minister for Justice and Construction Reform, the Hon Dr Jonathan Attard to discuss the role of geologists in the construction industry.
During the meeting , Dr Gatt presented the minister with a copy of draft law being proposed by MCG for the recognition of the the profession of the geologist. The meeting has been reported on newspapers:
Geologists insist their profession should be recognised - The Malta Independent
Geologists present draft legislation as they call for legal recognition of profession - Newsbook
13.4.2024
MCG Press Release on Public Inquiry Report
The MCG has issued a press release in reaction to the Jean Paul Sofia Public Inquiry Report. The Chamber agrees with the Report which recommends that for every rock excavation there needs to be a report drawn up by a geologist.
Press release 1/3/2024
Press coverage: Times of Malta Malta Independent
AGM 2024 elects new MCG Executive Council
The Annual General Meeting 2024 on 5th February 2024 has elected the four members of the Council for the term 2024-2026.
The AGM also approved the Annual Report 2023 and the Annual Accounts. The successful AGM discussed the strategy and future development of the profession in Malta.
5.2.2024
MoU between MCG and SGE 9.1.2024
The President of MCG, Dr Peter Gatt and the President of the Sociedad Geológica de España (SGE), Prof Juan Morales Gonzalez have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will open collaboration between the two professional organisations of geologists.
SGE is the Geological Society of Spain and was founded in 1985 with the main objective of strengthening and promoting the Geological Sciences among all sectors of society. The SGE has around one thousand members and publishes several journals with world-wide distribution, including Latin-American countries.
25.1.2024
MCG establishes Code of Professional Conduct and Grievance Committee
Council meeting No. 9 approves the Code of Professional Conduct and establishes the Grievance Committee of the Chamber.
This development establishes the Chamber as a regulatory professional body for geologists in Malta. The Grievance Committee consists of three members who are independent and includes persons with experience in investigating cases of professional conduct.
9.1.2024
MCG President meets Leader of the Opposition
The MCG President Dr Peter Gatt presented copies of MCG's documents Geology in the Construction Industry of Malta and the document Geology for Energy in Malta to the Hon Dr Bernard Grech, Leader of the Opposition and Nationalist Party and the Hon Ing Stanley Zammit, Opposition spokesman for public works.
Dr Grech and Dr Gatt discussed the importance of the profession of the geologist in natural resources management, exploration of Malta's large EEZ and the application of geology to public safety.
14.11.1023
MCG President meets ERA Chairperson
The MCG President Dr Peter Gatt presented a copy of MCG's documents Geology in the Construction Industry of Malta and the document Geology for Energy in Malta to Perit Vincent Cassar, Chairperson of the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA).
Perit Cassar and Dr Gatt discussed the importance of protecting the country's Geodiversity and the importance of the profession of the geologist in natural resources management and assessment.
13.11.1023
MCG President meets Public Works Minister
The MCG President Dr Peter Gatt presented a copy of MCG's document Geology in the Construction Industry of Malta to the Hon Dr Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, minister for Public Works and Planning.
The Minister and MCG President discussed the contents of the document and the importance of the profession of the geologist in the construction industry.
3.11.1023
MoU between MCG and INGV 6.10.2023
The President of MCG, Dr Peter Gatt and the President of INGV, Prof Carlo Doglioni, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will open collaboration between the two professional organisations of geoscientists.
The Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) is an Italian state organisation established 33 years ago committed to research, serving citizens during emergencies and building a knowledge society to understand how the Earth works. The INGV publishes the Annals of Geophysics and other high quality research.
MCG Press Release on the 'updated' Geological map of Malta
The Malta Chamber of Geologists does not endorse the 'updated' geological map of Malta which was recently published online by the Continental Shelf Department within the Ministry of Finance and without any consultation and input of the Chamber of Geologists.
The Geological map includes numerous errors and omissions and should be used with caution and only following the advice from a professional Geologist.
A geological map that is erroneous undermines public safety.
Press Releases 3/12/2022
Press coverage: Malta Today Times of Malta Malta Independent
