The Independent speaks to PN Secretary General Clyde Puli who said that the opposition will vote against the budget presented by the government because is was short-sighted and does not offer real solutions to the effects of overpopulation.
The Times reveals that the Prime Minister appointed former Italian minister Sandro Gozi to consult him on his reputation in Europe. The office of the Prime Minister confirmed the engagement of Gozi on a ‘person of trust’ basis.
In-Nazzjon reports that an AK7.62 bullet went missing from the Armed Forces control room at the airport, calling it a serious incident. The paper says that members of the AFM are demotivated by mismanagement in various departments.
L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Joseph Muscat who said the General Workers Union is right in its insistence on equal pay for equal work. Speaking at a political event on Sunday, Muscat said that workers’ rights are a priority in the budget 2020.
In-Nazzjon says there is a ‘sense of expectation’ for the budget response by the Leader of the Opposition in parliament this evening. The paper adds that Adrian Delia will have the opportunity to explain the PN’s vision for the country.
The Independent says that the Planning Authority Board will review a set of applications related to the Manoel Island project this week. The applications include upgrades of the marina and the football pitch which were already approved in the masterplan.
L-Orizzont announces that the government is planning to install shore-to-ship energy points at the Grand Harbour so that berthed ships will not have to keep their engines running. Transport Malta says the system will cut emissions in the area.
The Times follows the situation in the UK after an eventful weekend in the House of Commons forcing the Prime Minister to send a letter to the European Council requesting to delay Brexit. The government, however, is adamant that Britain will leave the Union on October 31.
L-Orizzont carries a story about ‘growing anger’ among Senglea residents after access to a parking area which has been transferred to the American University of Malta has been closed. The paper says the community is preparing to hold a protest.
In-Nazzjon covers the Wind and Kite event organised by the Għarb local council over the weekend. The paper says there were kites of ‘all shapes and sizes’ flown by participants from some 20 countries.
