Newspaper Review

Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing Newspaper Review

Good morning These are the main stories you find in today's newspapers frontpages in Malta. Check www.corporatedispatch.com to start your morning informed. The Times of Malta reports that the newly…

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Caritas director Anthony Gatt speaks against the legalisation of recreational cannabis: The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that most of the work at construction sites came to a halt after uncertainties in the sector with the introduction of new building regulations. The paper says…

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MDA president Sandro Chetcuti says that around 80 percent of the construction industry is at a standstill: The Headlines – The Times of Malta

The Times of Malta covers the presentation of the rental market reform on Wednesday. Rents will be of a minimum one-year period, and multi-year contracts will be capped at price-increase…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing-Newspaper Review

The Malta Business Weekly leads with a story about De La Rue in the UK shedding 170 jobs after it lost a government contract to print British passports. Unions have…

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Newspaper Review – Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

The Malta Independent reports that a petition for a vote of confidence in PN leader Adrian Delia has been formally presented to the party. Executive Council member Ivan Bartolo said…

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Disagreement over the implications of petition calling for vote of confidence in PN leader – Times of Malta

The Times of Malta says that there is disagreement over the implications of the petition signed by 150 members of the PN’s General Council calling for a vote of confidence…

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Maltese Company to expand container terminal in Latvia – Malta Independent

The Malta Independent carries a story about Maltese Hili Company expanding its container terminal in Latvia. The logistics hub already handles two-thirds of all container cargo in the Baltic country.…

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Government side votes against Opposition proposal to consider the unborn as children – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports that the government side in a Parliamentary Committee voted against an proposal by the Opposition to consider the unborn as children, thus qualifying to the right of protection…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing – Newspaper Review

These are the main stories from today's newspaper front-pages in Malta. The Times of Malta questions Minister Ian Borg about the court decree that Planning Authority board member Matthew Pace…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing – Newspaper Review

Good morning, The Times of Malta reveals that enough members of the PN’s General Council have signed a petition to force a confidence vote in leader Adrian Delia. The paper…

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Il-Kullħadd Headlines 23rd June 2019

Kulħadd carries a story about nominations within the PN to fill three vacant leadership roles. The paper says that different groupings are pushing for different people and widening the internal…

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Building regulations and open market sellers feature in today’s headlines on it-Torċa

It-Torċa speaks to the secretary general of the Federation of Property Agents, Simon Debono, who warned that the proposed modifications in building regulations take responsibility off contractors, owners, and builders…

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Minister Helena Dalli interested for job of EU Commissioner – Illum

Illum leads with a story about Malta’s nomination for EU Commissioner. The paper says the Equality Minister Helena Dalli is interested in the job but the government is assessing various…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing -Sunday Malta’s Newspaper Review

Malta Today investigates a controversial release of land in the Qala countryside by the Church to businessman Dennis Montebello for just €200,000. The paper says that the area the size…

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Malta: Government to offer cancer drugs currently funded by Community Chest Fund – MaltaToday

MaltaToday leads with the story that cancer drugs currently funded by the Community Chest Fund will gradually be absorbed into the government medicines formulary as the President’s charity embarks on a…

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Neville Gafa’ has reappeared in an official government delegation visiting Libya, led by Maltese ambassador Charles Saliba. – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports that a concert by students at the St Joseph school in Blata l-Bajda was cancelled following the tragic death of Elisa Buhagiar in a traffic accident in Mellieħa.…

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db Group is considering legal action against the authorities after the Court of Appeals revoked a permit to build the City Centre project – The Headlines: Times of Malta

The Times of Malta reveals that db Group is considering legal action against the authorities after the Court of Appeals revoked a permit to build the City Centre project on…

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Malta among countries that have breached sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council against North Korea – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent leads with a report by a US think-tank that lists Malta among countries that have breached sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council against North Korea. The…

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Eleven PN MPs opposing leader Adrian Delia – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also follows the arrest of Liam Debono, who was caught on the road by off-duty Police Sergeant Kevin Curmi. Debono also lost a €50,000 deposit that was paid when he…

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The Headlines: l-Orizzont – Friday 21st June

L-Orizzont speaks to the executive chairman of the Building Industry Consultative Council Charles Buhagiar who said that no steps can be effectively taken against building contractors since they are not…

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The Headlines: In-Nazzjon – Friday 21st June

In-Nazzjon leads with a summit of the European People’s Party in Brussels ahead of the European Council meeting this weekend. PN leader Adrian Delia told his colleagues at the summit…

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The Headlines: The Times of Malta – Friday 21st June

The Times of Malta reveals that government employee Neville Gafa’ is in Libya on official business with a government delegation. The paper says that Gafa’s role remains unclear but suggests…

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The Headlines: The Malta Independent – Friday 21st June

The Malta Independent reports that there is a ‘sense of distrust’ within the PN after the parliamentary group meeting on Tuesday. MPs are demanding that leader Adrian Delia either…

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Ryanair’s flight to Malta will take off millions in Irish Tax – Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly reports that the Irish exchequer is poised to lose tens of millions in tax revenues after the decision by Ryanair to shift control of aircraft for…

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Malta – Third of foreign children bullied at school – Times of Malta

One in every three foreign students experiences some form of bullying while at school. According to a study on the well-being of non-Maltese children, reported by today's Times of Malta 33…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your Morning Briefing for today with a quick review of the headlines from around the world and Malta's Newspaper front pages. Chinese President arrives in North Korea…

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The Headlines: The Times of Malta – Wednesday 19th June

The Times of Malta quotes activist Wayne Flask at the protest who accused construction authorities of being overshadowed by developers. The paper says that 11 NGOs took part in…

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The Headlines: L-Orizzont – Wednesday 19th June

L-Orizzont quotes from the resignation letter by Pierre Portelli who said the party needs to be cleared of some of its own MPs before a needed ‘revolution’ could start. The…

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The Headlines: The Malta Independent – Wednesday 19th June

The Malta Independent also reports on the protest march in Gwardamangia which converged outside the offices of the Malta Developers Association. Moviment Graffitti read out a list of seven…

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The Headlines: In-Nazzjon – Wednesday 19th June

In-Nazzjon reports that the PN parliamentary group meeting on Tuesday ended after midnight and leader Adrian Delia told the press later that the discussion laid the foundations for the future…

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The Headlines: Malta Today – Wednesday 19th June

Malta Today covers a demonstration called by Moviment Graffitti on Tuesday to protest against abuse by developers. Residents who lost their homes addressed the crowd saying describing how…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – 18th June 2019

In-Nazzjon covers the presentation of the draft building law and says that the Prime Minister is shifting the blame onto contractors. The paper says Joseph Muscat was challenged on the…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – 18th June 2019

L-Orizzont says that the new building regulations put greater professional responsibility on architects who will now have to issue a signed method statement. The paper says the proposals will increase…

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The Times Headlines – 18th June 2019

The Times of Malta says that Bank of Valletta has confirmed that its sole correspondent bank providing US dollar services is terminating the relationship in December. BOV said it is…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – 18th June 2019

The Malta Independent leads with amendments in construction regulations proposing an obligatory Geotechnical Design Report for projects that require excavation and steeper fines if enforcement orders are ignored. The Malta…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, These are the morning headlines chosen from our editorial team, from news sources from Malta and around the world for Tuesday. Start your day informed. Deaths and injuries…

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The Headlines: In-Nazzjon – Monday 17th June

In-Nazzjon says that bureaucracy at Intensity Malta is affecting foreign workers seeking permits, their employers, as well as the ID Malta staff. The paper speaks to a source who…

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The Headlines: The Times of Malta – Monday 17th June

The Times of Malta says that the Prime Minister defended his decision to suspend excavation works after a series of building collapses. Joseph Muscat clarified that in cases were halted…

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The Headlines: L-Orizzont – Monday 17th June

L-Orizzont says that three Union Print journalists are among the finalists nominated for the Institute of Journalists Awards. In another story, the paper speaks to Doctors for Choice who argue…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing with a quick review of the main news from portals and newspapers from Malta, Europe and around the world. In Malta new regulations for the construction sector…

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The Headlines: Malta Today – Sunday 16th June

Malta Today leads with statements by Kris Bajada accusing long-time friend and former business partner Adrian Delia of spin about the FIAU investigation into a Barclays account in Jersey.…

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The Headlines: Illum – Sunday 16th June

Illum carries an interview with Jude Amin Utalu, a former FIFA Elite referee who was suspended by the Malta Football Association. Utalu said that that the Association believed someone…

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The Headlines: It-Torċa – Sunday 16th June

It-Torċa reports that Air Malta is considering offering maintenance services to the Malta Air fleet. Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi confirmed that the national airline is exploring the possibility. It-Torċa…

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The Headlines: The Sunday Times of Malta – Sunday 16th June

The Sunday Times reveals that PN leader Adrian Delia is to take a decision by Tuesday about his future after a majority within the party’s parliamentary group asked him to…

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The Headlines: Il-Mument – Sunday 16th June

Il-Mument covers a district meeting between PN leader Adrian Delia and party members in Gozo. The paper says the meeting was the first in a planned series of thirteen and…

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The Headlines: The Independent on Sunday – Sunday 16th June

The Independent on Sunday speaks to Council of Europe special rapporteur on Malta, Peter Omtzigt, about the amendments in law by the government. The Dutch MP said it would…

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The Headlines: Kulħadd – Sunday 16th June

Kulħadd says PN leader Adrian Delia has defied an ultimatum by the party’s parliamentary group to resign. It says pressure is being now mounted on sectional committees in towns to…

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Corporate Dispatch – Sunday Morning Briefing

Good morning Your morning briefing presents you the latest headlines from various news sources from Malta, Europe and the World. These are the world headlines: Magnitude 7.4 earthquake in South…

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The Headlines: In-Nazzjon – Friday 14th June

In-Nazzjon speaks to one of the residents who described the panic situation after she heard the loud crashing sound. She said that she filed multiple reports with the Planning Authority…

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The Headlines: L-Orizzont – Friday 14th June

L-Orizzont says that among the expected regulations, construction projects will have to carry out geological studies on rock formation of the site. Until now such studies were only required…

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The Headlines: The Times – Friday 14th June

The Times says families were evacuated from an apartment block next to construction site in Ħamrun after building walls fell apart. No one was injured, but residents vented their…

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The Headlines: The Malta Independent – Friday 14th June

The Malta Independent leads with the suspension of all excavation and demolition works after a second building collapsed in the space of a week. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that…

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The Headlines: Business Today – Thursday 13th June

Business Today says that the government acquired one share and veto rights in the newly formed Malta Air. Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi said this will ensure Ryanair’s commitment to…

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The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly – Thursday 13th June

The Malta Business Weekly reveals that De La Rue is selling its International Identity Solutions business to HID Corporation for £42 million in cash. In the year ending March 30,…

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The Headlines: L-Orizzont – Thursday 13th June

L-Orizzont says that International Identity Solutions employees will continue to enjoy the same conditions they had as part of De La Rue. General Workers Union, which represents most employees, said…

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The Headlines: The Malta Independent – Thursday 13th June

The Malta Independent speaks to former Faculty of Laws Dean Kevin Aquilina who described the bill to create a State Advocate a ‘parody’ of the Venice Commission recommendations. Aqulina…

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The Headlines: The Times of Malta – Thursday 13th June

The Times reports that St Vincent de Paul residence and Mount Carmel hospital only have nine social workers between them, with a population of more than 1,000. The government’s…

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