Ramla Bay to give TCN workers up to €400 at permit renewal

The Mellieħa resort announced the measures in a LinkedIn post reported by Lovin Malta, saying they followed discussions between the owners and executive team and were aimed at supporting employees after budget measures that, in the resort’s words, will significantly increase daily costs for its TCN workforce in Malta.

“Listening is only the first step. Acting is what truly matters,” the resort said.

According to the report, the permit-renewal contribution will start in January next year and is intended to help cover added expenses tied to renewal. The company-wide service bonus is being introduced to recognise “the dedication, commitment, and exceptional service our colleagues deliver every day”.

The resort is also launching what it calls the Ramla Bay Resort Employee Social & Wellbeing Fund, fully funded by the company.

There are still obvious gaps in what has been made public. Ramla Bay did not, in the material quoted by Lovin Malta, say how many workers will qualify for the permit contribution, how the service bonus will be calculated, or how large the wellbeing fund will be. “Up to €400” is specific enough to be tangible and vague enough to leave room beneath the ceiling.

The softer part of the package may turn out to matter as much as the cash. The resort said it will support colleagues who want to attend Maltese language courses and take part in the I Belong Programme, describing that as a way to help them integrate further into Maltese society and develop opportunities for themselves and their families.

“These initiatives are more than benefits; they reflect who we are,” the company said. It also acknowledged they “will not resolve every concern” but called them concrete steps to support and recognise the people who keep the resort moving every day.

The line that gives the announcement its shape is the simplest one: “They look after our guests. They deserve to feel looked after too.”