The Sunday Times claims that an unnamed businessman has emerged by investigators as a main suspect behind the killing of Daphne Caruana Galizia, while another two people are believed to have been directly involved. The paper says the murder was ordered in early 2017.
Malta Today reveals that Mr Justice Aaron Bugeja has recused himself from the trial of the three men accused of carrying out the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The paper says the judge, who led the Egrant magisterial inquiry, has not made his reasons public.
The Independent on Sunday reveals that around 80 refugees and asylum seekers are admitted to Mount Carmel hospital every year through an EU funded programme supporting health services for immigrants.
Illum carries an interview with St Paul’s Bay mayor Alfred Grima who said that, were the locality to be taken as a pilot project for integration in Malta, the experiment could be considered a failure.
It-Torċa reveals that Xagħra parish priest Mons. Carm Refalo is expected to be ordained Gozo bishop. Sources told the paper that the priest would make a ‘valid and qualified’ bishop of the diocese.
Il-Mument leads with news of a drop of more than 50 places by Malta in the latest Basel Anti-Money Laundering Index. The paper says Malta now ranks 59th out of 125 countries, with the first position considered the riskiest jurisdiction.
It-Torċa covers an announcement of a masterplan for the Ta’ Qali national park by Transport Minister Ian Borg. The minister says that the project will include picnic areas, a camping site and a lagoon among other facilities.
The Independent on Sunday reports that the Agency for Court Services is setting up a media unit to manage press relations. Chief Justice Joseph Azzopardi complained this week about journalists contacting members of the judiciary directly.
Il-Mument quotes a report by an Arabic agency claiming that the Prime Minister’s envoy Neville Gafa’ has links with terrorist groups involved in smuggling activities in Libya and southern Europe.
Illum speaks to Parliamentary Secretary Anthony Agius Decelis about standards in homes for the elderly. The junior minister said that plans have been drawn to upgrade the quality of residencies.
It-Torċa reveals that the Authority for Social Welfare will set up a committee to voice the concerns of senior citizens who receive residential services. CEO Matthew Vella said the new ‘platform’ will be inaugurated in January.
Kulħadd says that Malta registered the highest increase in active ageing among EU members between 2008 and 2016. Another story in the paper says that employment in Gozo is growing by a record 10 new jobs per week.
Malta Today reports that the Commission for the Administration of Justice found magistrate Joseph Mifsud lacking in sensitivity towards relatives of a man killed in a road accident. The family interpreted words by the magistrate as ‘veiled criticism’ for pursuing the case.
Kulħadd says that the Nationalist Party is looking for a ‘pretend’ treasurer after Antoine Zammit resigned the role last week. Another story in the paper says party leader Adrian Delia has lost control of his MPs.
Il-Mument quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who insisted that wealth created must be distributed between everyone. The paper outlines the main proposals in the party’s pre-budget document.
