Jason Micallef says both Labour and Caruana Galizia family should apologise
Malta will never achieve closure on the Daphne Caruana Galizia case unless all sides, including her family and the Labour Party, apologise, Jason Micallef said during a Times Talk debate with lawyer Jason Azzopardi. Micallef, a long-time Labour stalwart and now the party’s special delegate for the electoral manifesto, reiterated his previous calls for an apology, saying, “If we want reconciliation, we must all say sorry.” He acknowledged that the Labour Party should also take responsibility but argued that Caruana Galizia’s family must do the same, given her history of strong personal criticism. Former MP Jason Azzopardi stressed that true closure can only come when justice is served, and legal proceedings must be concluded before reconciliation is possible. (Times of Malta)
Warmer, drier January recorded – Met Office
January saw above-average temperatures and lower-than-usual rainfall, according to the Meteorological Office. The average temperature stood at 14.5°C, 1.6°C higher than the norm, with a peak of 19.4°C on January 27. The coldest night, at 7.2°C, was recorded on January 16, though far from the record low of 1.4°C in 1981. Weather remained mostly stable except for mid-January, when a low-pressure system brought strong winds and thunderstorms. Rainfall totalled 69.2mm, falling 10.1mm short of the monthly average, with just two thunderstorms recorded—two fewer than usual. (The Malta Independent)
Government launches National Strategy for Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion
The National Strategy for Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion for the next 10 years has been launched. The strategy takes a multifaceted approach to ensure no one is left behind, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups, including the elderly. It is built on five key pillars: fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, equipping individuals with the tools and opportunities for self-sufficiency and a good quality of life, ensuring equal access to essential resources such as education, healthcare, and employment, promoting solidarity, and upholding dignity in living standards. (TVM)
