The Sunday Times reveals that the executive committee of the the Nationalist Party will discuss the allegations against party leader Adrian Delia. Committee president Mark Anthony Falzon said, however, that no date has been set yet.
Illum says that secret meetings are being held by PN insiders who intend to depose leader Adrian Delia before the MEP and Local Council elections in May. The paper speaks to MPs and election candidates, some of whom say that Delia still has strong support.
Kulħadd also carries a story about the PN Leader claiming that rumours are spreading the he has resigned. The paper says that sources close to Delia deny the claims categorically.
Il-Mument says that during 2018, PN Leader Adrian Delia was the ‘absolute protagonist’ representing the interests of the vulnerable and the leading voice against corruption. The paper says that Delia’s message is rejuvenating the party.
Il-Mument also says that Occupy Justice activists are being investigated by the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations on grounds that the group has not registered itself with the commission. The paper says the move comes after claims that the activists are raising large sums of money that are unaccounted for
The Malta Independent on Sunday says that former Minister George Vella is set to be nominated for the presidency after Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca in April. The paper says that Vella was one of Joseph Muscat’s mentors.
MaltaToday leads with a story about a set of guidelines by the EU Commission about cash-for-passports programmes in member states. The paper says the Commission was expected to come hard on these practices but will now take a softer stance.
The Sunday Times quotes Archbishop Charles Scicluna who said that the issue of migration is a test of civilisation. Mons. Scicluna visited the rescue ship Lifeline on Saturday as the Church in Malta urged bishops across the EU to arise the matter with their countries’ governments.
The Malta Independent on Sunday carries an interview with Parliamentary Secretary Aaron Farrugia who said that allegations about corruption have not changed the way the EU looks at Malta. The PS for EU funding said that, unlike Poland or Hungary, the EU never had any issues about governance with Malta.
MaltaToday says that the government is mulling new rules for recreational consumption of cannabis, including a registry of users. The paper says that regulations do not intend the establishment of ‘cannabis clubs’ or ‘coffee shops’ and smoking in public will be prohibited.
It-Torċa quotes forensic expert Mario Mifsud who appeals for testing of driving under the influence of drugs. Mifsud, a pharmacist, talks about the road hazards caused by drivers on drugs especially on weekend mornings.
In another story, Kulħadd says that Malta stood its ground in the issue involving stranded migrant ships and is negotiating a solution with EU member states. The paper also reveals that the most popular names in 2018 were Emma and Noah.
It-Torċa reveals that the Malta International Airport is deploying an emergency plan about drones that enter the airport area. In a separate piece, the paper reports on the hail storm that passed over the islands on Saturday.
