Updated 1745 – Newsportal Review
The Times of Malta reports that police officers who surveyed the scene of a domestic dispute found firearms stuffed in the back of a wardrobe and bullets stashed all over the residence.
Maltatoday says that the Nationalist Party has proposed that e-scooter users are required to obtain a dedicated driving licence, use a helmet, and are subject to a penalty point system.
TVM says that the Malta Police Union has filed a criminal charge with the Police Commissioner to formally investigate and arraign in Court a Tik-Toker whose video included offensive words and false accusations against members of the Malta Police Union.
The Nursing union, MUMN, said it was shocked by Steward Healthcare’s profits, which it said could have funded the much needed mental healthcare hospital. Newsbook has the details.
Updated 1300 – Mid-Day Briefing
Individuals living illegally in Hamrun removed from apartments: Earlier today, a significant police presence was noticed in Hamrun’s Qormi Road as officials within the Malta Police Force together with members of the Rapid Intervention Unit conducted a delicate operation to take out a number of squatters from apartments in the locality. The court-mandated operation was also assisted by the Housing Authority, with around eight individuals being removed from the premises, some of which reportedly having a criminal profile. It was also discovered that a governmental housing residence was also being rented to third parties.
Officials linked to driving test corruption case suspended: Three Transport Malta officials accused of helping candidates pass their driving test have been suspended by the authority. Clint Mansueto, 40, a director of Transport Malta, and officials Raul Antonio Pace, 35, and Philip Edrick Zammit, 23, were charged with corruption on Monday after having allegedly helped learner drivers pass their theory driving tests.
Man dies in fall from roof of Fgura house: A man has died after falling a height of three storeys from the roof of his house in Fgura. The accident happened on Tuesday at about 9am in Triq il-Ġojjin, police said. The 59-year-old, who had been doing some cement waterproofing works, died on the spot.
Morning Briefing
Government Minister involved in driving theory corruption case – Court
At least one unnamed government minister has been linked to a driving theory test corruption case involving three Transport Malta officials, Court proceedings revealed. Transport Malta director for the Land Transport Directorate Clint Mansueto, former Żebbuġ Labour councillor Philip Edrick Zammit and Raul Antonio Pace pleaded not guilty to charges brought against them. The three are accused of helping learner drivers cheat in the exam. The Opposition called on the Government to take action against the Minister involved. An OPM spokesperson said that it was “not aware of any charges having been issued against any government minister, or of any pending judicial proceedings.” (Times of Malta/Maltatoday)
Unemployment down in July
In July 2022, the number of persons registering for work stood at 925 decreasing by 617 when compared to the corresponding month in 2021. Data provided by Jobsplus for July 2022 indicate a year-on-year decrease of 580 persons registering under Part I, and an additional drop of 37 persons registering under Part II of the unemployment register.. Registered unemployment levels decreased across all age groups for both males and females. (NSO)
Former FTS official cleared of corruption charges
Edward Caruana, a former FTS (Foundation for Tomorrow’s Schools) official, was cleared of charges of corruption and making use of false documentation between January 2015 and October 2016, in relation to works carried out in schools.While acquitting him of bribery Magistrate Donatella Frendo Dimech ordered the Police Commissioner to investigate several people in connection with the issuance of false invoices. (TVM)
