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My comments on Daphne taken out of context, says Tony Zarb
Former General Workers’ Union general secretary and government consultant Tony Zarb said his controversial comments on Daphne Caruana Galizia had been “taken out of context”. In a short video clip...
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S&P affirms Malta’s positive ratings
Ratings agency Standard and Poor has affirmed Malta ‘A-/A-2’ long-term and short-term ratings saying the country’s economy has continued to expand at a fast pace, facilitating employment growth and...
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Alone and invisible - a hidden, harsh reality of migration
After years in limbo, living hand to mouth and not knowing whether you will be deported overnight, you are admitted to Mount Carmel Hospital. While hospitalised, your work and residence permits...
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PL official engaged to 'strengthen' Gaming Authority board
The Board of Governors of the gaming industry regulator has been expanded to accommodate more members. However, according to Parliamentary Secretary Silvio Schembri, this was necessary to “strengthen”...
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Dark side of history
Some might find it spooky, while others manage to read a romantic narrative into it – whatever the take, the opportunity to visit a prehistoric cave at night is unique, especially during a full moon....
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Parents waited until 'last minute' to register for free transport, PM suggests
The high number of students on the waiting list for the free transport could have been a result of parents rushing at the last minute to register their children, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat suggested...
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Gaia Cauchi wows judges at X Factor UK
Maltese young star Gaia Cauchi on Saturday wowed the X-Factor UK judges with her rendition of Paloma Faith’s “Only Love Can Hurt Like This”, getting four yeses. The 15-year-old told the judges she had...
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Blogger to file breach of rights case over memorial
Activist and blogger Manuel Delia will this week file a constitutional case against the government over what he says is a breach of his fundamental right to free expression, after the memorial to...
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75 drivers lose licence under points system
Seventy-five drivers have lost their licence after accumulating 12 penalty points since the new system aimed at curbing reckless driving came into force last December. Drivers who accumulate 12...
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Young professionals are giving up hope of ever owning their own home
Many of those on an average income are struggling to find affordable places to live. Ramona Depares finds that, while some are ready to sacrifice their financial independence, others may just decide...
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Doctors to get life-saving car kits
A group of doctors will soon be equipped with a kit that could help them provide lifesaving first aid to casualties they encounter while driving. The initiative is spearheaded by the Doctors for Road...
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Teachers are ignoring a photocopying rule revived from 1995
Teachers taking part in a pilot project to centralise all State schools’ photocopying at the Government Printing Press are ignoring the rule because the system is too bureaucratic, teachers’ unions...
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Transport scheme chaos exposes Labour’s ‘vote catching’ mentality - Delia
The government’s decision to offer free transport to students attending private schools was just a “vote catching exercise” that was ill-prepared, Opposition leader Adrian Delia said this morning....
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Argument escalates leaving man seriously injured
An argument between two men in Xagħra on Sunday escalated, leaving one of them seriously hurt and the other slightly injured. Police said they were called to the scene of the incident at Triq...
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‘Cycling is just too dangerous in Malta’
Around 140 cyclists gave up their treat of sleeping in on Friday's public holiday and took to the streets for the National Bicycle Ride. Although the event was organised by Transport Malta as part of...
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Heritage watchdog given Santa Luċija tunnel survey results via SMS
Despite the Planning Authority’s go-ahead for the construction of a tunnel in Santa Luċija, the heritage watchdog has reiterated its concerns that legal obligations meant to safeguard possible...
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Caruana Galizia murder suspect says he was framed
One of the three men charged with the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia is claiming a breach of his right to a fair hearing, claiming the police had acted on "a mere unfounded supposition." George...
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All of Malta's tuna farms fined for breaching permit conditions
All of Malta’s five tuna farms have been fined for the occurrence of so-called ‘slime’ and other breaches of permit conditions over the past two months, The Sunday Times of Malta has learnt. The...
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School year starting with teaching posts still vacant
The government has once again miscalculated the number of educators needed to cover all teaching posts in State schools, according to the teachers’ union. With school gates reopening this week for a...
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Interview: 'After one year, Labour had turned into a cult'
Former Labour minister Godfrey Farrugia speaks to Ivan Camilleri about his direct experience of power and why the Democratic Party has an important role to play in building a stronger Opposition. You...
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