Prime Minister Joseph Muscat officially inaugurated Is-Suq tal-Belt, one of the major projects undertaken by the private sector in Valletta
The project, which saw the dilapidated premises being
extensively restored and refurbished, came about after a capital investment of
€14 million by the privately run Arkadia Catering. The project has transformed
the iconic Victorian building into a hub of excellence where gastronomy is
intertwined with cultural events and a recreational space. More than 250 new
jobs are expected to be created as a result of this project which is one in a
series of others transforming Valletta, which is currently the European Capital
of Culture.