The Sunday Times reveals that one of the three suspects in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia has been offered a reduced sentence in exchange for information. The paper quotes sources who said that an initial reduction in time was rejected by the Attorney General.
Malta Today says that a police investigation has been launched into IIP agency Chetcuti Cauchi after videos emerged claiming the firm sought political influence. The paper says that the police have requested paperwork for all applicants.
The Independent on Sunday questions Steward Health Care and the Health Ministry about changed timelines in the contract for upgrades at St Luke’s hospital, Karin Grech and the Gozo General hospital. The paper says both declined to reply.
Illum asks Education Minister Evarist Bartolo whether he agrees with the extension of the American University of Malta campus in Cospicua. The minister said the university must first demonstrate that it needs the facility.
It-Torċa leads with reports about an increase in usage of public transport. The paper says that the number of passengers in August grew by more than 6 percent compared with the same month the previous year, reaching 37 million users.
Kulħadd says that a global report places Malta first in the world for economic stability. In another story, the paper quotes economic experts on the eve of the budget who urge the government to focus on financial sustainability.
Il-Mument focuses on the 2020 budget that will be presented in parliament on Monday. The paper says people expect serious investment, practical solutions and a clear vision by the government.
The Independent on Sunday reveals that most collected organic waste is not being processed into compost material as the Wasteserv website indicates but is being used for landfill capping instead.
The Sunday Times says that 43 out of 106 state schools do not have a trained first aider on site. The Education Ministry told the paper that ‘all possible measures’ are being explored to address the issue.
Malta Today picks up a report by the European Commission showing that the starting salary of teachers in Malta is lower than the average across 42 countries in Europe. The government agreed on an increment every year until 2022 after the last election.
Illum speaks to the Provincial of the Augustinian Order Fr Leslie Gatt following the admission of theft by Augustinian priest Fr Deo Debono. Gatt said that the order is still considering the steps to take in this situation.
It-Torċa says that Ryanair’s operation in Malta is the second biggest in the aviation group. Another article in the paper speaks to a Kurd academic about Turkey’s attacks and says that the international community is complicit in the events.
Il-Mument quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that the party is ‘alive and dynamic’ and that it is preparing for a better future for the country. Interviewed on radio, Delia spoke about a proposal by the party to set up a parliamentary committee on climate change.
Kulħadd says that PN Leader Adrian Delia postponed a reshuffle expected over summer following pressure by the party’s parliamentary group. In another article, the paper looks back at budgets presented by Nationalist administrations.
