The Malta Independent

7 May 2024, Tuesday

PN MPs walk out of Parliament after motion to discuss need to publish Vitals inquiry is turned down

PN Leader Bernard Grech on Monday filed a motion in parliament urging Parliament to discuss the urgency surrounding the need to publish the Vitals magisterial inquiry. In the motion, Grech said...

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'Justice must be done without motives behind it', Abela says as he raises more questions on inquiry

Prime Minister Robert Abela has said that the judicial process that commenced with the filing of charges following the Vitals inquiry must have one aim, "the proper administration of...

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BREAKING: Criminal charges filed in connection with hospitals inquiry

Criminal charges have been filed in court against a number of people named in the hospitals inquiry by the inquiring magistrate, according to Repubblika’s Robert Aquilina and their lawyer Jason...

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latest comment from RF, 06/05/2024 14:29: Why has Edward Scicluna not resigned yet? Is he waiting for ECB's President Madame Christine Lagarde to boot him out of the Governing Council of supposedly upright Central Bank governors.

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An ‘abomination’ - Joseph Muscat comments after charges filed

An 'abomination,' was the phrase former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat used in a post following the news that charges have been filed in relation to the Vitals inquiry. On Monday news broke that...

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latest comment from adrian borg cardona, 06/05/2024 16:48: A number of lawyers told him nonsemse. A total lie from Muscat. He is now irresponsably trying to create trouble in the country to save his skin. Muscat should remember Is-sewwa jirbah zgur.

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Our country is going through a dangerous moment, PN leader says

Nationalist Party Leader Bernard Grech said that the Malta is going through a dangerous moment and that “if there is anyone who thinks we are happy with what is happening”, then they most...

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First step was full employment, the next is quality jobs, PM says

The first step towards a better economy was reaching full employment and, now that this has been achieved, the next step is creating jobs of a better quality, Prime Minister Robert Abela...

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Cassola says BA schedule ‘insulting’ to serious independent candidates

Independent MEP candidate Arnold Cassola said that the way the Broadcasting Authority had scheduled programmes related to the EP and local council elections is insulting to serious independent...

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latest comment from S. Camilleri, 06/05/2024 10:41: "They were also only granted a five-minute slot for independent speaking, and a 45-minute debate among other independents". The BA is absurd. "It was an enormous insult to me". It is an enormous insult to the electorate.

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Manuel Cuschieri calls on supporters to gather outside court if Joseph Muscat is arraigned

Labour Party activist Manuel Cuschieri has called on supporters to “stand in solidarity” with former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat outside the law courts if he were to be charged, saying...

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latest comment from mario mifsud, 06/05/2024 22:19: The court should make use of a fortified building like Fort Saint Elmo, in cases like these, where the procedures can be carried out without hindrance and to avoid shameful scenes that were witnessed in the late 1980s.

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Steward Health Care files for bankruptcy in US

Steward Health Care, the largest physician-led hospital operator in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy early Monday morning, US media report. Over the past few days an "emergency operations plan" had...

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latest comment from Kizzy, 06/05/2024 14:08: So Malta can kiss that 400M goodbye.

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11 Labour mayors not recontesting local council elections

11 mayors who were representing the Labour Party in their respective local councils will not be recontesting their seats in the upcoming June elections. Meanwhile, one Nationalist Party mayor...

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‘Abela is asking for people’s judgement whilst withholding the contents of Vitals inquiry’ – Grech

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech condemned Prime Minister Robert Abela for keeping the contents and conclusions of the Vitals magisterial inquiry from him, as well as from the public, who are being...

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A total of 22 student organisations based at the University of Malta have issued a shared statement to show support towards the judiciary and to condemn the recent attacks against its members by...

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latest comment from Mick Jackson, 06/05/2024 15:49: Well at least the younger generation can see exactly what the Mafia in Malta is all about and have chosen to stand against it unlike their parents.

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TMID Editorial: Defending racism

It feels quite incredible to think that while the Labour Party grapples with a magisterial inquiry of unprecedented scope and which may well result in criminal action against three of the...

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3,811 traffic accidents in first quarter of 2024

The number of reported traffic accidents during the first quarter of 2024 reached 3,811, the National Statistics Office has said. This number is 0.3% less than the same period in 2023, The...

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Woman arrested with 15kg of cannabis in luggage

A woman of Greek nationality was arrested at the Malta International Airport after she was found to be carrying 15 kilogrammes of cannabis in her luggage, the police said. The woman, aged 27, was...

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ECOHIVE Academy opens its door: an innovative educational hub to promote sustainable practices

A new interactive and educational centre situated within the Marsaskala Family Park has opened its door to the general public, welcoming all those interested in learning more about Malta’s waste...

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Russia announces nuclear weapon drills after angry exchange with senior Western officials

Russia plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons, the Defense Ministry announced Monday, days after the Kremlin reacted angrily to comments by senior Western...

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Repubblika submits official letter to Court requesting AG to provide full Vitals inquiry report

NGO Repubblika said Monday that it has submitted an official letter to the Court, requesting that the Attorney General provides it with a full copy of Vitals magisterial inquiry report. The...

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Vitals inquiry report being kept locked in Castille room under constant watch, PN MP alleges

The Nationalist Party spokesman on justice on Monday alleged that the magisterial inquiry report on the three hospitals deal is being kept in a room under lock and key and constantly guarded. In...

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latest comment from Simon Oosterman, 06/05/2024 09:07: Par for the course in today's Malta.

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Blue Lagoon area still full of litter in spite of government promises, NGO says

Areas around the Blue Lagoon in Comino remain full of litter in spite of repeated promises by the government about a cleanliness drive, NGO Nadur Nadif said Monday. This is happening in May,...

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latest comment from S. Camilleri, 06/05/2024 10:55: "Areas around the Blue Lagoon in Comino remain full of litter". It is practically a rubbish dump. "We extend our gratitude to the Ministry for its initial actions". Don't. No reason to be grateful for the Ministry doing its job. It should do so without needing prompting. The Minister is too conflicted. The family needs looking after.

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What we learned from local votes ahead of looming UK general election

Millions of voters in England cast ballots Thursday in an array of local elections, the last big test before a looming U.K. general election that all indicators suggest will see the Labour Party...

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PN local councillor was stopped from contesting after encouraging cross-party voting, party says

A local councillor has been stopped from contesting the upcoming general elections by the Nationalist Party because he had been encouraging cross-party voting and breached the PN statute, the party...

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latest comment from FAIRNESS, 06/05/2024 10:49: "James Cauchi, opportunist, bla principji u injurant, imma alla jbierek il-Partit Laburista appuntah fuq skala 6 PPCD Officer. Mhux ghax kapaci, ghax laqghqi u TRADITUR! " - jiena ma nafux imma hekk iddeskrivuh lili zewg laburisti mill-Isla.

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Presenter, actress Monica Attard passes away, aged 74

Presenter and actress Monica Attard has passed away, aged 74. Born in Sliema in 1949, Attard was drawn to theatre from an early age, taking part in plays in De Porres Theatre in her...

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latest comment from Paul Farrugia, 05/05/2024 11:19: A great actress - may she rest in peace

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King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation

King Charles III’s decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his...

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Updated: PL MEP candidates claim PN seeks to damage Malta, PN replies

Two Labour Party candidates for the MEP elections have claimed that there is a clear difference between those who want the Maltese to benefit in the European institutions, and their opposition, the...

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latest comment from vince pisani, 06/05/2024 12:36: Issa ha ndur fuqek sur saliba Int ghamilt xoghol daqs kemn ghamlet sai mizzi ghal Malta igifieri zero Hafna minnkom u qed nghid ghaz zewg partiti titilghu hemn biex isahhnu is siggu u ghal paga xejn iktar u xejn inqas

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Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended; Israel vows military operation in 'very near future'

The latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks ended in Cairo after “in-depth and serious discussions,” the Hamas militant group said Sunday, reiterating key demands that Israel again rejected....

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PL guaranteed 18 local council majorities, PN guaranteed 4 due to lack of candidates

A total of 22 local councils have had their majorities effectively decided before the votes even arrive at people’s houses owing to one of the two major parties not having enough candidates to...

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latest comment from Mike Martin, 05/05/2024 19:23: Erga aqra jekk taf ghax gewwa 4:kunsilli mhux ha jsir l-elezzjoni imma int qrajt il headline bis 😄 🤣 😂

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Opposition ‘stagnated and politically bankrupt’ – Glenn Bedingfield

The opposition is “stagnated and politically bankrupt”, and does not have a feel of what the people want, Parliamentary Secretary for public cleanliness Glenn Bedingfield said...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 05/05/2024 14:10: politically corrupt! The pot calling the kettle black!

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‘Election or not, you received that cheque every year… election will not stop Budget measures’ – PM

Prime Minister Robert Abela told a crowd of supporters that nothing will stop the Labour government from continuing to fulfil its Budget measures and improve people’s lives by putting money in...

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latest comment from Cikku Borg, 05/05/2024 20:09: You failed to honor the budget commitment to rectify pension disparities for individuals born before 1962. Offering only partial payment doesn't meet the promise; it feels more like a deceitful scheme.

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