The Malta Independent

23 April 2024, Tuesday

Silvio Grixti and associates to be indicted over benefits racket

A court has decreed that there is sufficient evidence to indict five men accused of organising a benefit fraud racket, rejecting their lawyers' attempts to raise doubts about legal controls over...

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latest comment from Angus Black, 23/04/2024 13:40: This case will take three years to solve, and by coincidence that will be after the next general election. If an unfavourable decision against Grixti & Co is reached, one safely expects appeals which will guarantee further delays in the conclusion of this case.

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Man accused over social benefits racket alleges public official was heavily involved

One of the men accused in the benefits fraud racket has alleged that a public official within the Social Security Ministry had orchestrated it. Roger Agius is one of five men who is accused of...

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Sliema roof collapse victim identified as Bari Balla, father of six

The 51-year-old Albanian national who died last Saturday after a ceiling collapse in Sliema has been identified as father of six, Bari Balla. Balla, who is from Librazhd, had been living in...

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Victoria 2031 Foundation officially registered, to lead Gozo’s bid for European City of Culture 2031

The Gozo Regional Council has announced the official registration of the Victoria 2031 Foundation, marking a significant milestone in Gozo's cultural development. Completed on April 3,...

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Gozo Minister says proposed uprooting of trees in Marsalforn is to make room for cycle lane

The proposed uprooting of trees and the uptake of land along the Marsalforn road is mostly to make room for a proposed 2.5-metre cycle lane, stretching approximately 4 kilometres, Gozo Minister Clint...

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Chaos in Leadership not helping building construction industry - Chamber of Geologists President

The chaos in Leadership and the lack of consistency is not helping the Building and Construction industry, President of the Malta chamber of Geologists Peter Gatt has said. Gatt, through a...

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Scheme launched to fund planting of orange and olive trees by local councils

Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo and Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Alison Zerafa Civelli launched the finance scheme called 'Ġonna fl-Urban', aiming to fund the purchasing of...

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BCA CEO Jesmond Muscat resigns

The CEO of the Building & Construction Authority Jesmond Muscat has resigned, the government announced on Tuesday morning. In a statement, the Justice and Construction Ministry said that...

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BCA CEO resignation confirms government's incompetence in construction sector - PN

PN MP Stanley Zammit said that yet another resignation, that of the CEO of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Jesmond Muscat, has confirmed the government’s incompetence in the...

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Cash stolen in armed robbery in Sliema hotel

The police on Monday were informed that a robbery had occurred at a hotel in Windsor Street, Sliema. The incident was reported to the police at around 11:45am. Preliminary investigations...

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Manfred Galdes appointed new HSBC Bank Malta Chairman

Manfred Galdes has been appointed as the new Chairman of HSBC Bank Malta, succeeding John Bonello who announced his decision to retire, after 11 years of service, during the AGM held in April. The...

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Man grievously injured after being hit by car

A man was grievously injured after being hit by a car in Floriana on Tuesday, the police said. The accident took place in Independence Avenue at 11.30am. The man, aged 29 from Pakistan, was...

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GWU calls for ‘all-around enforcement’ on abuse of foreign workers after latest construction death

The General Workers’ Union (GWU) has stressed upon the need for “all-round enforcement on whoever is breaking the law and abusing foreign workers” after the death of a 51-year-old...

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latest comment from R F, 23/04/2024 12:42: I thought GWU no longer exists!

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BA says Metsola directive to ensure level playing field, PN objects

The Broadcasting Authority said Monday that the directive it issued regarding reporting on activities related to European Parliament President Roberta Metsola were to ensure a level playing field at a...

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latest comment from il Bumbardun, 23/04/2024 13:20: Well Metsola will take a seat whether with more or imposed less publicity. I am still not sure to suspect whether her candidature will hurt more Casa, Agius or other PN hopefuls trying so hard to get on the limelight boards. Metsola like Spiteri Debono go beyond petty local politics

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TMID Editorial: Investment in Gozo connection required

The Gozo Business Chamber last week, during an interview with The Malta Independent on Sunday, highlighted the need for better connection between Malta and Gozo. Daniel Borg, CEO of the Gozo...

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latest comment from Lino DeBono, 23/04/2024 12:53: As a former Chairman of the Gozo Channel, I have been insisting that the Gozo Channel Company urgently needs two further Ferries to add to their fleet. I am stating 2 Ferries were one will acter for passengers & the other for Heavy Vehicles. These five ferries will have one of them having a yearly maintenance service, so actually there will always be four ferries taking passengers between the Islands. It's about time that instead of spending monies on useless Uptonian projects, this is the only realistic one which does not leave any negative impact on our Islands.

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PN again appeals to government to discuss bill that would include environment as a fundamental right

The PN on Tuesday again appealed to the government to push a bill that would include the environment as a fundamental right onto Parliament's agenda, and to take a collective vote in support of...

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Boy aged 5 critically injured after being hit by car

A boy was critically injured on Monday afternoon when he was hit by a car in Naxxar. The accident took place in Leli Falzon Street at 6.30pm. The boy, aged 5, was hit by a Chevorlet Cruze...

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Illegal hunting and trapping uncovered in the limits of Marsascala, BirdLife Malta says

BirdLife Malta has said that illegal hunting and trapping was uncovered in the limits of Marsascala. "On Sunday morning, Environmental Protection Unit (EPU) police officers were called to...

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Government to set up new Construction Directorate, Abela says after another construction death

The government will be setting up a new Construction Directorate, Prime Minister Robert Abela told journalists on Monday as he faced questions after another death in a construction site last...

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latest comment from onDmove, 23/04/2024 07:56: Another PIG is to be brought into the pig farm.

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‘There were no changes to the circumstances’ – Abela on demand for Rosianne Cutajar’s apology

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that there has been 'no changes' to the circumstances since he last demanded an apology from independent MP Rosianne Cutajar to consider her re-entry into the Labour...

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latest comment from RF, 22/04/2024 18:55: Abela is too much of an idiot not to know that "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned".

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No serious effort by police to extradite Pilatus officials, Robert Aquilina tells court

The former president of NGO Repubblika has compared Malta's 'half-hearted efforts' to charge top Pilatus Bank officials, to the tenacity shown by Italian anti-mafia police. Robert Aquilina was...

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latest comment from Summer Shade, 23/04/2024 12:16: Meanwhile, the Commissioner's actions are nowhere to be seen. At this point it can't get worse for the nation, and better for the criminals, and the force would be better managed without a commissioner doing nothing.

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Abela must take action instead of complaining about situation in construction sector - PN

The Nationalist Party on Monday said that Prime Minister Robert Abela must take action instead of complain about the current situation around the construction sector in the country. The PN was...

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Serie A title, second star and derby: Inter takes it all with win over Milan

Winning the derby ended up being the cherry on top of a special night for Inter Milan. Holding off AC Milan 2-1 on Monday clinched for Inter the Serie A title that had been sign-posted for weeks,...

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‘Balance must be reached between needs of businesses and citizens’ - PM on restaurant encroachment

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that balance must be reached between operating businesses and the citizens' needs and rights to walk freely in streets, adding that authorities are progressively...

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latest comment from Anonimu Malti, 23/04/2024 08:31: Ara, stembah il Bobby....Mela inzilt minn fuq il Jott ? X bilanc hu li qijad tajd? Ma dak li hu hazin ma tistax tibbilancja Bobb,

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Call for tenders for €13.5 million reconstruction of Msida elderly home opened

The Ministry for Health and Active Ageing has announced a call for tenders for the reconstruction of the Msida elderly home. The Msida elderly home will be rebuilt in a project which will cost...

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68 public encroachments for tables and chairs in Sliema and Gzira - Minister for Lands

There are a total 68 public encroachments for tables and chairs across Sliema and Gzira, Lands Minister Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi told Parliament on Monday. The bulk of the encroachments are...

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latest comment from S. Camilleri, 22/04/2024 21:37: Face saving reply. Stupid Lands Authority policy. Who is privately benefitting from public assets is of pubic interest.

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EWA, FSWS team up to distribute ‘Water – Be the Change’ gift packs promoting sustainable living

The Energy and Water Agency (EWA) and the Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS) are collaborating to distribute ‘Water – Be the Change’ gift packs including water saving...

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Man charged with possession and sharing of extreme child pornography

A man was remanded in custody on Monday after he was charged with offences relating to the possession and sharing of extreme child pornography. Inspector Dorianne Tabone charged 33-year-old...

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latest comment from David, 22/04/2024 18:43: Barra barra barra.

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Updated: Government debt climbs by €768m to €9.77 billion – NSO

In the last quarter of 2023, the General Government recorded a deficit of €596.9 million, the NSO said Monday. At the end of December 2023, General Government debt stood at €9,767.8...

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latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 22/04/2024 19:48: For the "Independent" the cup is always half empty. It tell us in excruciating detail that the public debt has reached a new record but not that it is now 1.2 p.p. lower as a percentage of GDP than it was before - this even though the EU Stability Pact does not monitor absolute amounts but the percentage. The percentage is now 9.6 p.p. lower than the theeshold. By the way, to my knowledg no country in the world has managed to reduce its absolute debt - progress is deemed to have occurred when the ratio to GDP goes down.

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Silvio Grixti and associates to be indicted over benefits racket

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Gozo Minister says proposed uprooting of trees in Marsalforn is to make room for cycle lane

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Cash stolen in armed robbery in Sliema hotel

Manfred Galdes appointed new HSBC Bank Malta Chairman

Man grievously injured after being hit by car

GWU calls for ‘all-around enforcement’ on abuse of foreign workers after latest construction death

BA says Metsola directive to ensure level playing field, PN objects

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PN again appeals to government to discuss bill that would include environment as a fundamental right

Boy aged 5 critically injured after being hit by car

Illegal hunting and trapping uncovered in the limits of Marsascala, BirdLife Malta says

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