Malta Today says that Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has accepted a request for a meeting by the Caruana Galizia family over concerns about the composition of the Commission that was set up to lead the public inquiry into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia.
The Sunday Times also reports on the agreed meeting which is expected to take place towards the beginning of October. The Caruana Galizia family criticised the government for ‘failing to consult’ them before launching the public inquiry.
Kulħadd says that a section of MPs within the Nationalist Party is urging leader Adrian Delia to oppose the Daphne Caruana Galizia public inquiry. The paper says the PN parliamentary group is due to meet in the coming days.
The Independent on Sunday speaks to Peter Omtzigt, Council of Europe rapporteur on the murder of Caruana Galizia, following the announcement of the public probe. He confirmed he is examining the terms of reference to make sure the inquiry is impartial beyond question.
The Sunday Times reveals that efforts by the PN’s appointed reformist Louis Galea to change the name of the party to Partit Popolari have been met with resistance by insiders. The former general secretary recommended ‘rejuvenating’ the party logo and anthem, too.
It-Torċa publishes a survey indicating that the gap between the PL and the PN grew by 7 percentage points since the 2017 general election. The PL increased its support to 58 percent while the PN is down to 39 percent.
Il-Mument reports on the Independence Day celebrations and quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that the party must look towards the future of the country. Archbishop Charles Scicluna said that in ‘a real democracy’ politicians are accountable to the people they serve.
Illum follows the story about a suspended parish priest who was arrested by the police over suspicions of involvement in theft of sacred art from the convent. The paper says the parish accumulated large debts.
Malta Today reports that the police have been handed a review of all transactions effected at Pilatus Bank. The extensive exercise was carried out jointly by the Financial Services watchdog and the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit.
The Independent on Sunday says that 15 of 37 quarries with ERA permit are either closed or not accepting construction waste other than that generated by their own companies. The paper says the refusal is in breach of the permit, edging the industry towards a crisis.
It-Torċa reveals that a government employee following a course in China has been sent back to Malta after allegedly filing a false police report. Another story in the paper covers the official programme commemorating Independence Day of Saturday.
Il-Mument says that the scholastic year starts tomorrow amid a ‘crisis’ in education. The paper says there is a critical shortage of teachers and that a school in Qawra is still under construction, two years after its planned inauguration.
Illum speaks to pharmacists who say they have a right to ask questions to customers before dispensing the Morning After Pill. Another story says that Prime Minister Joseph Muscat quelled rumours of his resignation but is leaving the exit door open.
Kulħadd says that PN Leader Adrian Delia and former party media chairman Pierre Portelli would not give details about allegations that Opposition MPs ‘supported a criminal activity’. Another story announces a €20 million programme for treatment in hospitals abroad.
