The following are the main news in Malta, as reported by Malta’s News portals.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has found that the standards and elements of sound fiscal transparency in Malta meet a “good or advanced level” in its evaluation of the country. Speaking at a press conference, IMF representative Torben Hansen, said that Malta reached such a level in 21 out of the 35 principles outlined in the IMF’s Fiscal Transparency Code, describing it as a good assessment when compared with other EU countries who have undergone the evaluation.The Malta Independent
A nursing aide who had a clash with her superior at Mt Carmel Hospital was humiliated to the extent that she was treated as a patient and even forced to shower before her colleagues, the General Workers’ Union said on Thursday. Net News / Times of Malta /iNews
According to the Labour Force Survey published by the National Statistics Office, 52.6% of the population over 15 years-of-age have a low level of education. The results also show male employment 20% higher than female employment in people aged between 15 to 64. Newsbook
A Sliema street suited for six-storey buildings may get a hotel on 11 floors, environmental group warns. Flimkien Għal Ambjent Aħjar says the Planning Authority is currently processing the application for an 11-storey hotel development in Triq Ġuże Howard, Sliema. MaltaToday
Minister Ian Borg, who currently is in Monaco for the Monaco Yacht Show, had words of praise for the developments in the maritime industry and the way it is evolving. Minsiter Borg said the country has a lot of potential. The fact that there are over 800 yachts registered in Malta, is indicative of the potential of this sector. One News
The validity of the Planning Authority’s approval of the db Group project in St George’s Bay was put into doubt over the clear conflict of interest of one of the 10 PA board members who voted for the project, former opposition leader Simon Busuttil said.Shift News
