24

Jan

Malta: Francis Zammit Dimech to seek another term as PN secretary general

Illum says that PN general secretary Francis Zammit Dimech will seek another term when the current one ends in March. The paper says that the party is preparing for a…

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24

Jan

Malta: Food delivery drivers speak out on poor work conditions

It-Torċa says that drivers with food delivery services are speaking out against poor conditions and lack of appreciation for their work. Anonymous drivers said that their basic pay has been…

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24

Jan

Malta: Tens of nurses emigrating to the UK

The Sunday Times says that scores of nurses are pursuing better opportunities in the UK, with over a fifth of third country national nurses working in Malta having already resigned…

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24

Jan

Malta: Government planning new economic stimulus

The Independent on Sunday carries an interview with Economy Minister Silvio Schembri who said that the government plans to roll out new economic measures in March focusing on growth rather…

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24

Jan

Malta: PN leader abandons shadow cabinet plans

Kullħadd says that PN Leader Bernard Grech was forced to scrap his original plans for a shadow cabinet reshuffle earlier this week after facing resistance by members of the parliamentary…

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24

Jan

Malta: Food delivery agents eating into courier earnings

Malta Today reports that a number of food delivery service operators are in breach of Malta’s employment laws with agencies taking as much as half of courier earnings. The government…

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24

Jan

Malta: PN officials say party is in a process of renewal

Il-Mument publishes interviews with PN deputy leaders David Agius and Robert Arrigo and the parliamentary group secretary Karol Aquilina on the process of renewal with the party after a new…

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23

Jan

Malta: PN calls for shift towards higher-quality tourism

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who said that, while tourism remains the biggest sector in Malta, it needs to be transformed to offer a top product that attracts higher…

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23

Jan

Malta: Leaks to Yorgen Fenech lead to suspension of police inspector

The Times reports that inspector Elton Taliana has been suspended over suspicions that he may have leaked information about ongoing police investigations to lawyer Charles Mercieca, one of Yorgen Fenech…

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23

Jan

Malta: Disability commissioner sets out top priorities

L-Orizzont publishes an interview with Samantha Pace Gasan, the newly appointed Commissioner for Persons with Disability. She said her first priority is the mainstreaming of inclusivity and accessibility. Another story…

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23

Jan

Malta: Construction bill proposes €500,000 fines for breaches

The Independent says that a bill to regulate the construction sector proposes fines up to €500,000 on operators that breach rules. The bill also envisages the setting up of a…

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22

Jan

Malta: Central Link project targeting October completion date

L-Orizzont speaks with the CEO of Infrastructure Malta, Frederick Azzopardi, who announced that the Central Link is two-thirds complete and that he expects the project to be finished by October.…

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22

Jan

Malta: FIAU resists court order to review fines

The Times reports that the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit will not review its system of fines despite a recent court order that sanctions cannot be higher than a tenth of…

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22

Jan

Malta: Psychiatrists confirm Melvin Theuma in condition to testify

In-Nazzjon says that the self-confessed middleman in the Caruana Galizia murder has been given clearance by a committee of psychiatrists to take the witness stand again. Theuma is expected to…

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22

Jan

Malta: Report flags shortcomings in excavation works

The Independent says that an expert report found several shortcomings in excavation practices used in the construction sector and makes recommendations to reduce risks. The report was presented to the…

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21

Jan

Malta: University study finds unique traits in Maltese ALS patients

The Independent quotes findings from a University of Malta research into ALS. The results show that the disease in Maltese patients affects different genes than those in European counterparts, giving…

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21

Jan

Malta: PN unveils shadow cabinet reshuffle

In-Nazzjon leads with the announcement of a reshuffle in the shadow cabinet. PN Leader Bernard Grech said the changes will not only strengthen the parliamentary group but will also prepare…

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21

Jan

Malta: Airport passenger traffic drops by three-fourths in 2020

Business Today says that the airport ended last year with a decline of 76 percent in passenger traffic from 2019. The current uncertainty makes it impossible for the MIA to…

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21

Jan

Malta: WasteServ CEO calls for change in culture

The Malta Business Weekly carries an interview with WasteServ CEO Richard Bilocca who said that a change in mentality towards waste disposal needs to be driven by “forward-thinking” legislation. Another…

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21

Jan

Malta: First vaccinations at St Vincent de Paule

L-Orizzont reports that residents and healthcare workers at St Vincent de Paule home are taking the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine. The first person to receive the jab was a…

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21

Jan

Malta: PM tables construction sector report in parliament

The Times reports that Prime Minister Robert Abela tabled an expert report on the construction sector in parliament on Wednesday. Abela’s decision earlier this month not to publish the report…

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20

Jan

Malta: PN files complaint against TVM over news omission

In-Nazzjon says that PN secretary general Francis Zammit Dimech filed a Broadcasting Authority complaint against TVM for failing to report the court sitting in the case against the Vitals deal.…

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20

Jan

Malta: GWU holds talks with One Group amid employee anxiety

L-Orizzont covers a meeting between the General Workers Union and One Group discussing the constitutional case that could lead to the closure of political party stations. The union said the…

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20

Jan

Malta: PN activists in District 2 resist reshuffle changes

Malta Today says that members of the PN local committees in the 2nd District have threatened to resign en masse after learning that party leader Bernard Grech intends to remove…

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20

Jan

No obligation for private clinics to report positive Covid-19 results: The Headline – The Times

The Times reports that private clinics administering the Covid-19 rapid test are not required to inform health authorities if results return positive, leaving it up to patients themselves to request…

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20

Jan

Malta: Gavin Gulia to face grilling before parliament

The Independent says that Gavin Gulia, who stepped down from tourism authority chairman before taking the oath of office last week, will not be automatically re-#instated following his sudden resignation…

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19

Jan

Malta: NGO president slams car-centric policies

The Independent speaks with Rota president Michelle Attard Tonna who said that authorities disregard the needs of non-car users. She criticised policies that prioritise car traffic over alternative means of…

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19

Jan

Malta: Former PM Muscat confirms €100M clause in Steward deal

In-Nazzjon says that Joseph Muscat confirmed a clause in the hospitals deal that would award Steward €100 million by the government if the contract is revoked. The former Prime Minister…

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19

Jan

Malta: Doctors’ union president says Superintendent vaccine controversy cuts both ways

L-Orizzont asks Medical Association president Martin Balzan whether the Public Health Superintendent should take the Covid-19 jab, as suggested by columnist Kristina Chetcuti. Dr Balzan said the decision would attract…

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19

Jan

Malta: Hike in residency fees to fund recovery

The Times reports that fees for the residency programme is set to rise by more than double from the current €30,000 to help the economic recovery. The scheme grants residency…

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18

Jan

Malta: Prime Minister open to euthanasia discussion

The Times follows a speech by the Prime Minister where he said it was time for a discussion about euthanasia. Robert Abela said he did not personally have a clear…

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18

Jan

Malta: Bernard Grech says Prime Minister fails to raise above party politics

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who said that the Prime Minister’s first year in the role will be remembered for two reshuffles in ten months. He said that Robert…

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18

Jan

Malta: Prime Minister defends co-option of Oliver Scicluna

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who said that the co-option of Oliver Scicluna to parliament sends a ‘powerful message’ of inclusion of people with different abilities. He defended the…

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18

Jan

Malta: Offences committed by religious sect were not criminal

The Independent says that a five-month investigation by the Church into a religious sect found no evidence of criminal offence., despite warning about psychological and spiritual abuses by the leaders.…

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17

Jan

Malta: Parliamentary representation is the next challenge for women

Kullħadd says that female participation in the economy grew significantly since 2013 with a rise in women in employment and tertiary education, and a decrease in risk of social exclusion.…

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17

Jan

Malta: Three more co-options considered for government benches

Il-Mument claims that Prime Minister Robert Abela is mulling the possibility of moving out MPs Manuel Mallia, Anthony Agius Decelis,and Silvio Parnis and co-opting Malcolm Paul Galea, Jo-Etienne Abela, and…

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17

Jan

Malta: Brexit creates bureaucracy and uncertainty for logistics sector

It-Torċa speaks with the CEO of logistics company Express Trailers, Franco Azzopardi, about the impact of Brexit on the sector. Azzopardi said there the new arrangements present a high rate…

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17

Jan

Malta: Caruana Galizia murder suspect considering deal to reduce sentence

The Sunday Times says that Vince Muscat, one of the three alleged hitmen in the Caruana Galizia plot, is prepared to seek a plea deal to reduce his prison sentence.…

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17

Jan

Malta: Architects involved in house collapse hold on to their warrants

The Independent on Sunday reveals that the two architects facing charges for the collapse of a complex in Santa Venera which killed 54-year-old Miriam Pace last year, have not had…

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17

Jan

Malta: Favourable perceptions of traffic for the first time in two years

Illum publishes figures showing that 14 percent of people registered a negative perception of the traffic situation in Malta in a survey conducted this month. This was the first time…

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17

Jan

Malta: Plans to return Steward hospitals to state presented in Cabinet

Malta Today says that the Cabinet has been presented with plans to roll back the emphyteutic deal with Steward Health Care for the Gozo hospital, Karin Grech, and St Luke’s,…

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16

Jan

Malta: PN leader meets Chamber of SMEs

In-Nazzjon reports on a meeting between PN Leader Bernard Grech and the Chamber of SMEs. Grech said that the generation of wealth is successful when the economy is founded on…

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16

Jan

Malta: PM did not recuse himself from Vince Muscat pardon decision

The Times says that the Prime Minister did not recuse himself in the Cabinet decision against granting a presidential pardon to alleged Caruana Galizia hitman Vince Muscat. Robert Abela had,…

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16

Jan

Malta: New investments projected to create 1,900 jobs

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who said that investments in 190 private sector projects during 2020 are expected to create 1,900 new jobs. The projects range from foreign investments…

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16

Jan

Malta: More than 11,000 total vaccinations by Monday

The Independent reports that 11,500 Covid-19 vaccinations are expected to have been administered by Monday, equivalent to 2.5 percent of the population. Authorities will start providing daily briefings on the…

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15

Jan

Malta: Gavin Gulia was pressured by PM to contest by-election

The Independent speaks to Labour Party insiders who claim that the Prime Minister pressured tourism authority chairman Gavin Gulia to contest the casual election in the 7th District to block…

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15

Jan

Malta: Flow of goods at Customs slower after Brexit

L-Orizzont speaks with the Director of International Affairs at the Customs Department, Ian Muscat, about the first week after Brexit. Muscat said that there was less movement of goods but…

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15

Jan

Malta: PN committee demands more transparency on vaccination process

In-Nazzjon quotes the PN Coviid-19 Action Team who called for more transparency in the government’s vaccination programme. The group said that it is unclear who is coordinating the effort and…

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15

Jan

Malta: Impacted sectors to benefit from €42 million Brexit fund

The Times reports that Malta is set to receive €42 million to temper the economic effects of Brexit. The funds will go to alleviate businesses and jobs in the impacts…

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14

Jan

Malta: Bernard Grech blasts PM for instant resignation of new MP

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who accused the Prime Minister of ‘manipulating the democratic system’ following the instant resignation of newly-elected MP Gavin Gulia. Grech says the move ridicules…

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14

Jan

Malta: Voucher distribution held off until Covid-19 cases subside

The Independent speaks to Economy Minister Silvio Schembri about a second round of government vouchers. The minister said the scheme is being delayed until after the number of infection cases…

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14

Jan

Malta: Entrepreneur says country’s size a factor in shift to renewables

The Malta Business Weekly publishes an interview with the CEO of Electrofix Group, Joseph Schembri who spoke about the challenges in the manufacturing sector in Malta to shift to renewable…

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14

Jan

Malta: MP Gavin Gulia steps down moments after swearing in

The Times reports on the resignation of MP Gavin Gulia, moments after he was sworn in. Sources in the Labour Party hinted that Commissioner for Persons with Disability Oliver Scicluna…

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14

Jan

Malta: GWU calls for speedy vaccination for bank employees

L-Orizzont reports that the General Workers Union is demanding that the national Covid-19 vaccine programme gives priority to bank employees whose jobs puts them and their families at a higher…

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14

Jan

Malta: Freeport investment to reduce environmental impact on community

Business Today reports on a €37 million investment by Malta Freeport to reduce the environmental impact of its operations on residents in the area. A new system will allow ships…

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