The Times leads with a court ruling revoking a previous decision to launch a magisterial inquiry into the transfer of public hospitals to Vital Global Healthcare. The original decision was overturned on appeal by Ministers Chris Cardona, Konrad Mizzi and Edward Scicluna.
L-Orizzont also covers the story and carries comments by Minister Konrad Mizzi who said that justice prevailed over character assassination. The minister said that the allegations by NGO Repubblika were based on ‘speculation and spin’.
The Independent carries a story about a call for applications for the post of State Advocate. An announcement in the Government Gazette says that the selected candidate must have a minimum twelve years legal practice and five years’ experience at a government entity.
In-Nazzjon covers a press conference by PN Leader Adrian Delia outlining the party’s budget proposals. Delia urged the government to pursue economic growth models without ‘sacrificing’ the social conscience.
The Times asks Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi whether he regrets setting up the offshore company in Panama. The minister said that, seeing the public reaction, he believes he should have acted differently.
The Independent publishes pre-budget proposals by the Church Peace and Justice Commission which urges government to address homelessness and problems in housing. The commission called for a study to identify the ‘main triggers’ of homelessness in Malta.
L-Orizzont says that Malta is the first country to adopt a National AI Certification Programme, introduced during the Delta Summit. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat explained the government’s vision to make the country the ‘ultimate AI launchpad’ by 2030.
In-Nazzjon reports on a study about the construction and property market commissioned by the Developers Association. The paper says that house affordability in Malta decreased for the second year running.
L-Orizzont speaks to Parliamentary Secretary Anthony Agius Decelis about this year’s edition of the Active Ageing Prize. Agius Decelis said that a record 94 nominations have been received, a ‘living certificate’ of the contribution of the elderly to society.
