Opposition leader Bernard Grech argued on Sunday that the government should have introduced restrictions sooner in order to prevent the rise of COVID-19 cases. Grech was being interviewed by PBS head of news Norma Saliba in an event organised by the PN He also said that the party was working on an economic recovery plan to guide the country out of the pandemic and beyond, saying that the party was looking at expanding economic niches, such as aviation, maritime and financial services, as well as a long term energy plan. He brushed off a suggestion that a Nationalist Party government would seek to introduce new taxes, saying that the party had a vision to entice new business activities. “The more we control numbers today, the less time we remain in the pandemic, and the faster the economy can recover. So we have to see what we can do to keep controlling the virus today and prepare for the betterment of the economy,” Grech said. Asked whether proposed energy plans that would see a reduction in utility bills will see additional tax incentives introduced, Grech said this would not be necessary when plans incorporated the introduction of new business. “Our plan incorporates...