These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals.
33-year old Justin Borg from Ħal Safi appears in a TVM exclusive video footage entering the lock-up under the Courts building. Borg is facing charges of murdering his former partner, Chantelle Chetcuti. In Court, he denied the charges. Chantelle Chetcuti died on Monday at Mater Dei hospital after she was repeatedly stabbed on Sunday. Source: TVM
The government has announced a €50 million project which will enable cruise liners to be electrically supplied from the port while berthed. The shore-side electricity plant will enable cruise liners in the Grand Harbour to switch off their engines, reducing pollution in the area. Source: MaltaToday
A protest has been organised for Tuesday evening, calling for the government to do more when it comes to preventing violence against women. The swift move is in reaction to the death of mother-of-two Chantelle Chetcuti from Zabbar, who was repeatedly stabbed by her partner on Sunday. Source: Times of Malta
A project worth €450,000 with the aim of strengthening the Environmental Resources Authority’s (ERA) regulatory processes and of bringing the authority into line with the demands of the 21st century was launched on Tuesday morning. The Minister explained that this effort will, in turn, contribute to the national economic goals by enabling environmental regulation that does not put undue burden on businesses and operators whilst improving quality of life in the islands. Source: The Malta Independent
€235,000 from a €2.1 million fund have been allocated to the Ministry of Gozo to be used in the protection of Gozitan beaches. The initiative was launched on Monday by the Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri in Ramla l-Ħamra. The Minister said that he wished that the project helps in raising awareness about one’s heritage and its values. Source: Newsbook
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