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Borg Olivier: I have no apology to make
PN General Secretary Paul Borg Olivier said yesterday that he had no apology to make to Home Affairs Minister Manuel Mallia and said he would not be intimidated by his “schoolyard bullying”. He was...
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Police investigating possible 'major' civil service exam fraud
The Commissioner of Police is leading an investigation into a Civil Service exam, held last January, amid suspicion of fraud involving a large number of candidates. The government suspended the...
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Certain bus routes to be rearranged - minister
A number of changes, such as rearranging certain bus routes, would be made over the next two months, Transport Minister Joe Mizzi said. Speaking during a meeting with General Workers Union, Mr Mizzi...
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I didn’t know I was pregnant
When Taina Grech noticed that her mentally disabled sister-in-law was gaining unexplained weight she worried something might be wrong and took her to a doctor. Nothing could prepare her for what she...
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Update 5 - Cardiologist Albert Fenech elected to parliament - former minister...
Cardiologist Albert Fenech was elected to parliament in a casual election this morning to fill the seat vacated by George Pullicino in the tenth district. It will be Mr Fenech's first time in...
View ArticleStrong wind, high waves expected
A private weather station has warned of a strong wind and rough seas tonight. Maltaweathersite.com said the contrast between an intense low pressure system over Tunisia and an area of high pressure...
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Outdoor viewing veranda at Malta Airport
Malta Airport has opened an outdoor viewing veranda at Level 3 of the terminal building. The new 150m2 area is adjacent to the internal viewing area, the children’s play area and the restaurant, all...
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John Bencini made MCESD chairman
John Bencini has been appointed chairman of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development. His appointment was made by the government. In a statement the government said consultations had been...
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Updated - Investor ready to absorb Casino' di Venezia workers
Updated - Adds meeting with Parliamentary Secretary Edward Zammit Lewis - The General Workers Union has informed the Government of a local investor who is ready to operate a casino in Malta and absorb...
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Cars vandalised in Swieqi
More than 20 cars were vandalised in Swieqi over the weekend, with a black line having been sprayed on them, Swieqi Council said today. Seven cars had mirrors smashed. The vandalism took place in Triq...
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New unit for immediate road repairs
The government is setting up a 24-hour road maintenance unit for prompt action on potholes, Roads and Infrastructure Minister Joe Mizzi said on TVAM this morning. He said a freephone service would be...
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Simon Busuttil files leadership nomination
Simon Busuttil has submitted his nomination for the leadership of the Nationalist Party. He presented the nomination to PN general secretary Paul Borg Olivier in the presence of members of the PN...
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Cassar White is new Bank of Valletta chairman
John Cassar White has been appointed chairman of Bank of Valletta by the government. Mr Cassar White, a financial analyst, was chairman of Malta Drydocks up to 2008 and more recently worked as a...
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Updated - Busuttil outlines plans for a 'people's party' - 'no' to executive...
PN leadership contender Simon Busuttil this morning presented his ideas for the party and warned that it would be a mistake to choose someone without experience or roots in the PN. He also said that...
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Updated - Government in 'initial contacts' on executive roles for Opposition MPs
The government has had initial contacts with Nationalist MPs to assess in what sectors the Opposition could contribute in executive roles, including government entities, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat...
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Musumeci appointed Parliamentary Secretary's adviser on Mepa
Architect Robert Musumeci has been appointed part-time consultant and personal adviser to Michael Farrugia, Parliamentary Secretary for Planning, whose responsibilities include Mepa. Addressing a...
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Marlene Farrugia resigns
Marlene Farrugia has resigned her role as aide to Health Minister Godfrey Farrugia, who is her partner. Her resignation came amidst criticism of her appointment and potential conflict of interest. Ms...
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Deficit between 3 and 3.5% of GDP - PM
The latest official statistics put Malta's deficit at 3 to 3.5 per cent of the country’s GDP, overshooting projections for this year and placing the country above the EU threshold, Prime Minister...
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Businessman to file nomination for PN leadership tomorrow
Businessman Raymond Bugeja announced this evening that he will submit his nomination to contest the election for PN leader tomorrow morning. His will be the third nomination, after Simon Busuttil, who...
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Minister reports progress in reducing Casualty Ward overcrowding
Health Minister Godfrey Farrugia has reported progress in reducing congestion in the Casualty Department of Mater Dei Hospital. Speaking this morning on One TV, the minister said that for the first...
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