Malta Today investigates a controversial release of land in the Qala countryside by the Church to businessman Dennis Montebello for just €200,000. The paper says that the area the size of 40 football grounds is earmarked for a cruise liner terminal project.
The Independent on Sunday says that questions to the Foreign Ministry about the inclusion of Neville Gafa’ in a recent diplomatic delegation to Libya went unanswered. The paper says the Department of Information did not issue any statement about the visit.
The Sunday Times says that a General Workers Union scheme funded by the government has, so far, produced 44 job from an intended 839. The paper says the training scheme for unemployed people cost the government €30 million.
The Independent on Sunday speaks to government consultant Robert Musumeci about the state of the construction industry. Musumeci said that architects and site manager must be loyal to their warrants first and foremost.
Malta Today reveals plans for a rationalisation exercise to extend the Malta Community Chest Fund to the government medicines formulary. President George Vella said that the charity spends €1.2 million monthly on cancer medicines.
The Sunday Times says that a ‘substantial number’ Maltese children have prejudice against non-Maltese children and display traits of intolerance. A study commissioned by the Commissioner for Children finds that a fifth of Maltese children believe foreigners are inferior.
Illum leads with a story about Malta’s nomination for EU Commissioner. The paper says the Equality Minister Helena Dalli is interested in the job but the government is assessing various options, including re-appointing incumbent Karmenu Vella.
It-Torċa speaks to the secretary general of the Federation of Property Agents, Simon Debono, who warned that the proposed modifications in building regulations take responsibility off contractors, owners, and builders and places it on architects.
Il-Mument quotes separate statements by the Nationalist Party, the Kamra tal-Periti, and the Church Environment Commission about the building industry. The paper says that construction in Malta is at a crisis point.
Kulħadd carries a story about nominations within the PN to fill three vacant leadership roles. The paper says that different groupings are pushing for different people and widening the internal divisions.
It-Torċa reports that the General Workers Union is holding talks with open-market sellers about abuse by third parties that is affecting their business. The paper says that membership in the union from the sector registered an increase in the last few weeks.
Illum says the PN MPs Beppe Fenech Adami and Jason Azzopardi are calling members of the party’s General Council to sign a motion calling for a vote of confidence in leader Adrian Delia. The paper says Roberta Metsola and Claudio Grech are being mentioned as replacements.
Il-Mument says that Minister Ian Borg visited the US last week to attend a public speaking course, eyeing the leadership of the Labour Party. Meanwhile, the Minister responsible for the Planning Authority is facing pressure for a series of accidents in the construction sector.
