These are the front page stories which Malta’s newspapers are leading with today.
The Times speaks to the Armed Forces about the soldier involved in the fight that broke outside the Pembroke school. A spokesperson told the newspaper that no action has been taken against Alexander Camilleri, but the AFM will wait for the outcome of court proceedings.
The Malta Independent speaks to Minister Konrad Mizzi about progress on the deal with the Corinthia Group over land in St George’s Bay. The Minister would not give a deadline but said the government is talking to all stakeholders.
The Times reports that a construction company were ordered to pay €35,000 in fines after being found guilty of not providing safety equipment which resulted in the death of an employee in 2007. James Aquilina, then 27, fell the height of nine storeys just two weeks into the job.
The Malta Independent reveals that the CEO of the Federation of Aquaculture Producers, Charlon Gouder, is in Spain to discuss the corruption case hitting the tuna industry. Contacted by the paper, Gouder said that he is holding talks with legal representatives about the investigation.
L-Orizzont speaks to Inspector Timothy Zammit from the Cyber Crime Unit who warned about scam calls from foreign numbers. Inspector Zammit appealed to people not to answer or return such calls.
In-Nazzjon reports on a set of proposals presented by the Nationalist Party aiming to bolster the fight against cancer. The paper says the proposals are comprehensive and address problems affecting patients, professionals, and NGOs specialising in the area of cancer.
L-Orizzont says that the General Workers Union welcomes the creation of the European Labour Authority. The union said its establishment is a step forward in terms of employment and social rights.
In-Nazzjon says that PN Leader Adrian Delia is touring towns and villages ahead of the local council election in May. The paper reports on the latest visit to Gżira where residents spoke to Delia about problems created by development and traffic.
