"It takes time to do all these things," Robert Swannell, the chairman said. "Every part of the journey is critical.

"Though small in numbers, these firms are big on impact, punching well above their weight in terms of revenue contribution and job creation."

Services from Britain arrive at JFK, La Guardia or Newark airports. British Airways (), United (), Virgin Atlantic (), Delta () and Continental () all offer direct flights.

Hence the groups of Africans who gather at certain road junctions around the capital, Valletta, hoping for labouring work from passing builder and hoteliers. It can be a long wait.

Source:This week about the , where teams of college students compete in the field of eco-friendly and energy-conscious technology by building clean, green and beautiful model homes, all powered by the sun. The event is sponsored by the , with the goals of finding innovative new ways to address the issues of energy conservation and environmental stewardship, and educating the participants and the public alike in how to make a difference on the planet.