Brig Maurice Calleja to head commission on army injustices

The government has appointed former AFM Commender Brigadier Maurice Calleja to head a a commission which will consider claims of injustices suffered by soldiers and officers. The commission will also recommend solutions. Home Affairs Minister Emanuel Mallia, who is also responsible for national security, announced the appointment this evening during a consultation meeting with the public at the Auberge de Castille. Dr Mallia said that his ministry has been inundated by army personnel claiming injustices, particularly in promotions, and the new commission would deal with the situation. It has to report within six months. Dr Mallia said that the ministry has also revised the way promotions should be given in the top echelons of the army. He said the other members of the commission would be Rapheal Farrugia and Roderick Cutajar. Raphael Farrugia, when captain, was adjutant to then Colonel John Cachia commander of the Task Force before Brig Calleja. He ended his military career as a colonel. Dr  Mallia said that changes in the top echelons of the police force would soon be announced. However he said that Assistant Commissioner Neil Harrison would head the Central Visa Unit. Brigadier...