17

Jan

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 17 January 2021 – UPDATE

Update 1900 h - News Headlines - Political Sunday Statement - Prime Minister Robert Abela tried to shut down all criticisms of the Labour Party's co-option of Oliver Scicluna during…

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17

Jan

Malta: Parliamentary representation is the next challenge for women

Kullħadd says that female participation in the economy grew significantly since 2013 with a rise in women in employment and tertiary education, and a decrease in risk of social exclusion.…

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17

Jan

Malta: Three more co-options considered for government benches

Il-Mument claims that Prime Minister Robert Abela is mulling the possibility of moving out MPs Manuel Mallia, Anthony Agius Decelis,and Silvio Parnis and co-opting Malcolm Paul Galea, Jo-Etienne Abela, and…

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17

Jan

Malta: Brexit creates bureaucracy and uncertainty for logistics sector

It-Torċa speaks with the CEO of logistics company Express Trailers, Franco Azzopardi, about the impact of Brexit on the sector. Azzopardi said there the new arrangements present a high rate…

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17

Jan

Malta: Caruana Galizia murder suspect considering deal to reduce sentence

The Sunday Times says that Vince Muscat, one of the three alleged hitmen in the Caruana Galizia plot, is prepared to seek a plea deal to reduce his prison sentence.…

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17

Jan

Malta: Architects involved in house collapse hold on to their warrants

The Independent on Sunday reveals that the two architects facing charges for the collapse of a complex in Santa Venera which killed 54-year-old Miriam Pace last year, have not had…

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17

Jan

Malta: Favourable perceptions of traffic for the first time in two years

Illum publishes figures showing that 14 percent of people registered a negative perception of the traffic situation in Malta in a survey conducted this month. This was the first time…

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17

Jan

Malta: Plans to return Steward hospitals to state presented in Cabinet

Malta Today says that the Cabinet has been presented with plans to roll back the emphyteutic deal with Steward Health Care for the Gozo hospital, Karin Grech, and St Luke’s,…

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16

Jan

175 new cases of coronavirus – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 16 January 2021

Updated 1245 - Covid-19 Update Malta registered 175 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, authorities said. The new cases were detected following 3,293 swab tests. With 67 patients…

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16

Jan

Malta: PN leader meets Chamber of SMEs

In-Nazzjon reports on a meeting between PN Leader Bernard Grech and the Chamber of SMEs. Grech said that the generation of wealth is successful when the economy is founded on…

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16

Jan

Malta: PM did not recuse himself from Vince Muscat pardon decision

The Times says that the Prime Minister did not recuse himself in the Cabinet decision against granting a presidential pardon to alleged Caruana Galizia hitman Vince Muscat. Robert Abela had,…

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16

Jan

Malta: New investments projected to create 1,900 jobs

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who said that investments in 190 private sector projects during 2020 are expected to create 1,900 new jobs. The projects range from foreign investments…

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16

Jan

Malta: More than 11,000 total vaccinations by Monday

The Independent reports that 11,500 Covid-19 vaccinations are expected to have been administered by Monday, equivalent to 2.5 percent of the population. Authorities will start providing daily briefings on the…

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15

Jan

193 new Covid-19 cases – Malta News Briefing – Friday 15 January 2021

Updated 1745- News Portal Updated Times of Malta reports that queues and disorganisation at healthcare centres have complicated rollout MaltaToday reports that Robert Abela says disability commission chair Oliver Scicluna’s…

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15

Jan

modl.ai expands Malta activities

modl.ai, a tech company which delivers AI tools for video game studios has announced its intention to expand in Malta, and announced a collaboration with with the Institute of Digital…

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15

Jan

More trips to Gozo in 2020 but less cars, passengers

Trips to Gozo increased during the past year, as many locals opted in favour of travelling between the islands during the coronavirus pandemic particularly during the Summer months. Data released…

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15

Jan

Malta: Gavin Gulia was pressured by PM to contest by-election

The Independent speaks to Labour Party insiders who claim that the Prime Minister pressured tourism authority chairman Gavin Gulia to contest the casual election in the 7th District to block…

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15

Jan

Malta: Flow of goods at Customs slower after Brexit

L-Orizzont speaks with the Director of International Affairs at the Customs Department, Ian Muscat, about the first week after Brexit. Muscat said that there was less movement of goods but…

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15

Jan

Malta: PN committee demands more transparency on vaccination process

In-Nazzjon quotes the PN Coviid-19 Action Team who called for more transparency in the government’s vaccination programme. The group said that it is unclear who is coordinating the effort and…

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15

Jan

Malta: Impacted sectors to benefit from €42 million Brexit fund

The Times reports that Malta is set to receive €42 million to temper the economic effects of Brexit. The funds will go to alleviate businesses and jobs in the impacts…

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14

Jan

Latest Updates – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 14 January 2021

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that Malta is pushing for EU-wide cooperation on the issuing of a vaccination certificate for those who get the COVID-19 jab,…

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14

Jan

Maltese Editors Perspectives

The Times of Malta express concern on the Government's decision to remove the coordinator of the COVID-19 response team, which leads to the Editor to question whether Government are actually…

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14

Jan

Malta: Bernard Grech blasts PM for instant resignation of new MP

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who accused the Prime Minister of ‘manipulating the democratic system’ following the instant resignation of newly-elected MP Gavin Gulia. Grech says the move ridicules…

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14

Jan

Malta: Voucher distribution held off until Covid-19 cases subside

The Independent speaks to Economy Minister Silvio Schembri about a second round of government vouchers. The minister said the scheme is being delayed until after the number of infection cases…

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14

Jan

Malta: Entrepreneur says country’s size a factor in shift to renewables

The Malta Business Weekly publishes an interview with the CEO of Electrofix Group, Joseph Schembri who spoke about the challenges in the manufacturing sector in Malta to shift to renewable…

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14

Jan

Malta: MP Gavin Gulia steps down moments after swearing in

The Times reports on the resignation of MP Gavin Gulia, moments after he was sworn in. Sources in the Labour Party hinted that Commissioner for Persons with Disability Oliver Scicluna…

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14

Jan

Malta: GWU calls for speedy vaccination for bank employees

L-Orizzont reports that the General Workers Union is demanding that the national Covid-19 vaccine programme gives priority to bank employees whose jobs puts them and their families at a higher…

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14

Jan

Malta: Freeport investment to reduce environmental impact on community

Business Today reports on a €37 million investment by Malta Freeport to reduce the environmental impact of its operations on residents in the area. A new system will allow ships…

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13

Jan

Malta: Government recorded €316.3m deficit between July and September

The government recorded a deficit of €316.3 million in the third quarter of 2020, a period marked by the resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic in Malta. There had been a…

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13

Jan

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 13 January 2021

Updated 1745- News Briefing updated Times of Malta reports Gavin Gulia resigned from parliament, minutes after being sworn in as MP MaltaToday reports that Internet provider Melita suffers cyberattack leading…

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13

Jan

Professional advice needs to be heeded – Malta Federation of Professional Associations

The Malta Federation of Professional Associations (MFPA) representing 17 professional associations, has on several occasions reiterated that professionals are bound by values of integrity and ethical behaviour. These values are…

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13

Jan

Malta: GWU registers dispute with court agency

L-Orizzont reports that the General Workers Union declared an industrial dispute with the Court Services Agency over working conditions for drivers, who are being requested to carry out additional duties…

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13

Jan

Active Covid-19 cases rise over 2,500: The Headline – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that an 85-year-old man died from Covid-19 on Tuesday, raising the number of victims to 234. There were 240 new infections registered on the same day as active…

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13

Jan

Malta: Doctors declare industrial dispute with government

The Independent reports that the medical association announced an industrial dispute with the Health Ministry over the dismissal of Dr Kenneth Grech from the Covid-19 response team. The association says…

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13

Jan

Malta: Cabinet refuses pardon request by Caruana Galizia murder suspect

The Times says that Cabinet dismissed a pardon request by Vincent Muscat, one of the men charged with the killing of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The Prime Minister is believed to…

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12

Jan

240 new cases of coronavirus / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 12 January 2021

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that Hermann Schiavone proposed amendments to gender balancing proposal MaltaToday reports that Nadur's famous carnival has been cancelled and the council…

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12

Jan

Malta: Current account balance registers €100M deficit in Q3

The current account of the balance of payments in the third quarter 2020 recorded a deficit of €100 million, down from a €300 million surplus registered in the same period…

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12

Jan

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta discusses aspects related to the construction of a gas pipeline to Sicily, arguing that the professional and transparent management of such a vast infrastructure project based…

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12

Jan

Emergency Fund for Voluntary Organisations extended

The Covid-19 pandemic led to exceptional circumstances for voluntary organisations to keep up their work. In order to support these organisations through this difficult time, Parliamentary Secretary for Sports, Recreation…

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12

Jan

Times: Father of missing man appeals for help

The Times speaks with the father of Marcel Pisani who has been missing since New Year’s Eve. Alfred Pisani appealed to the public to help find their son, who uses…

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12

Jan

Malta: GWU holding emergency talks with PL media group

L-Orizzont says that the General Workers Union has requested an urgent meeting with the management of One Group amid concerns by employees that political party stations might be forced to…

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12

Jan

Malta: PM has no problem publishing tax returns

In-Nazzjon asks Prime Minister Robert Abela whether he will publish his tax returns. Abela replied that he has already published everything before going on to say that he has no…

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12

Jan

Malta: Doctors denounce removal of Covid-19 team coordinator

The Independent carries a statement by the Medical Association which described the removal of Dr Kenneth Grech’s from the Covid-19 response team as an ‘act of intimidation’ by the government.…

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11

Jan

Malta: Trade deficit slims down to €38M in November

The balance of imports and exports registered a deficit of €2.0 billion between January and November 2020, a decrease of €1.578 billion compared with the same period the year before.…

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11

Jan

Latest Updates – Malta News Briefing – Monday 11 January 2021

Updated 1745- News Portal Times of Malta reports that there was Public health fury after COVID-19 coordinator Kenneth Grech is removed MaltaToday reports that speaker Anġlu Farrugia says law setting…

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11

Jan

Malta: Separated man warns about growing cases of loneliness

L-Orizzont publishes an interview with a separated man who says that the festive period is an especially difficult time for those who, like him, suffer from solitude. He warns that…

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11

Jan

Malta: PN registers bump in approval

In-Nazzjon quotes survey findings by Malta Today which show a five percentage point increase in support for the PN, the highest since 2017. The party registered the strongest approval among…

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11

Jan

Malta: MPs to discuss gender representation bill

The Independent says that that parliament will debate a bill proposing a mechanism to balance gender representation in the House when it reconvenes after the Christmas recess. The bill sets…

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11

Jan

Malta: Electrogas review cites ‘material uncertainty’ in report

The Times reports that the latest Electrogas financial filings by PwC flag ‘material uncertainty’ following a company review conducted by an international law firm. The document says that the conclusions…

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10

Jan

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 10 January 2021

Update 1500 - Health Students Vaccination - Health students are in contact with COVID-19 patients and should be given the COVID-19 vaccine with frontliners and other health care professionals, the…

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10

Jan

Malta: Further dismissals expected at Malta Air

Illum claims that Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air warned that it may dismiss employees unless by the end of the month. In December, the airline let go 40 crew members after…

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10

Jan

Malta: Exiled former Saudi minister acquires Maltese passport

The Independent on Sunday reveals that a former senior minister of the Saudi government, Saad bin Khalid Al-Jabri, appears in the latest list of new Malta passport buyers. On exiled…

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10

Jan

Malta: Pharma company developing coronavirus-related drug

It-Torċa reports that a Malta-based pharmaceutical company is conducting clinical trials on a medicine to cure inflammatory diseases caused by the Covid-19 virus. Malta Enterprise is supporting the project with…

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10

Jan

Malta: Gap between party leaders narrows to 7 points

Malta Today reports a five-point shift in approval ratings between the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader. Robert Abela lost five points to hit his lowest-ever score of 42 percent while…

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10

Jan

Malta: 100 days since Bernard Grech elected PN Leader

Il-Mument marks the first 100 days since Bernard Grech was elected PN leader. The party said that a process of restructuring and renewal in the last weeks is building credibility…

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