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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (2) Share latest comment from madmax, 22/04/2024 16:15: All talk and jobs for pals and nothing ever gets done. Just creating new departments. We are the laughing stock of the EU New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
‘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... Comments (2) Share latest comment from c. borg, 22/04/2024 17:11: BOBBY HEMM L LILJUN MARK CAMILLERI LEST GHALIJA JAHASRA. New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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,... Comments (0) Share
‘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... Comments (3) Share latest comment from Joe Tabone Adami, 22/04/2024 14:53: 'Balance must be reached between needs of businesses and citizens' Balance? What balance? No balance can or should ever exist between businesses' insatiable greed and citizens' undeniable right to public pathways and places free from private encroachment. New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
PN slams government for ignoring problems of probation officers The Nationalist Party is very concerned about the situation concerning Probation Officers, who had declared a strike months ago due to the government's attitude, PN Spokespersons said. PN MPs... Comments (0) Share
Marsalforn road project amendments anticipated but unconfirmed, NGO says An NGO is claiming it is anticipating changes to the planned project to widen the road between Marsalforn and Victoria, but says that it is still awaiting confirmation from the Gozo Ministry. As... Comments (2) Share latest comment from adrian borg cardona, 22/04/2024 10:45: How much money does Joseph Portelli need? Oh! Just remembered elections are on the way and some parties need funding. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (2) Share latest comment from c. borg, 22/04/2024 17:16: NO PROBLEM ISSA IHALSU ULIEDNA U ULIED ULIDIENA MHUX HEKK BOB New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
Newly regenerated community space inaugurated in Santa Luċija social housing The Ministry for Social and Affordable Accommodation inaugurated a regeneration project in the social housing area Santa Luċija, the third such regeneration project in the last... Comments (0) Share
Employers are legally bound to protect their employees from sexual harassment - NCPE The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE), as Malta' national equality body, has underlined that employers have a legal duty to protect their employees from sexual... Comments (0) Share
154 long term residency cards issued in 2024 The Home Affairs Ministry has issued a total of 154 long term residency cards in 2024, information tabled in Parliament showed. Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri replied to a parliamentary... Comments (0) Share
A Palestinian baby in Gaza is born an orphan in an urgent cesarean section after an Israeli strike Sabreen Jouda came into the world seconds after her mother left it. Their home was hit by an Israeli airstrike shortly before midnight Saturday. Until that moment, the family was like so many... Comments (1) Share latest comment from David, 22/04/2024 08:02: Blame it on hamas not israel who is fighting to stop rockets and to liberate hostages. New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
69-year-old motorcycle rider grievously injured in accident A 69-year-old motorcycle rider was grievously injured in a traffic accident on Monday at 7am. The accident occurred on Triq Anton Buttiġieġ in Żejtun. Preliminary investigations... Comments (0) Share
Without a permanent link, more investment needed in ships, port facilities – GBC CEO Without a permanent link between Gozo and Malta, there should be heavy investment in the vessels that serve as transportation means, and possibly an increase in the fleet of ferries, Daniel Borg, CEO... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Gerard Wirth, 21/04/2024 12:19: How many more times we are going to hear these proposals? Permanent link as in Bridge - Tunnel NO No NO Replace at least one Gozo Channel ferries...larger capacity.... assign one of existing to carrying 'commercial traffic only' sail over night from Marsa. Booking system- this is the problem which no one wishes to tackle, obvious why, it will kill the jump the queue practice of the mucka mucks.... only a pre-book IT system...once load is full thats it for that timed sailing. Why do we continue to try to make an issue solutions are there interest no because of 'self interest of the few - we know who! New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
Gozo Ministry needs Minister Dalli’s assent when hunting decisions are taken – BirdLife The ministry responsible for hunting needs the assent of the ministry for the environment for any decisions taken on the sector, since laws pertaining to the hobby are, by law, under the... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Fergison, 22/04/2024 06:44: Hunting as a hobby since birds are still alive but not shot down New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average, two top climate monitoring organizations reported Monday, warning of the consequences for... Comments (0) Share
TMID Editorial: Feeling safe in one’s home In a scathing statement shared on its official social media page, the Swieqi local council said that “all the residents of Swieqi are very worried about the current situation where there are a... Comments (0) Share
Electoral Register published in the Government Gazette The Electoral Commission has notified the general public that the revised Electoral Register for General Elections and for Local Councils as well as the European Union Electoral Register have been... Comments (0) Share
LifeCycle Malta Foundation present €25,000 donation to RIDT in support of kidney research at UM On Tuesday 16 April 2024, the LifeCycle Malta Foundation presented a donation of €25,000 to RIDT in support of kidney research at the University of Malta. "This donation will guarantee the... Comments (0) Share
Parties in Gaza conflict need to respect and implement UN resolutions – Ian Borg The parties subject to the United Nations Security Council resolutions that were adopted since 7 October relating to the Gaza war need to respect and implement those resolutions, Foreign Affairs... Comments (2) Share latest comment from David, 21/04/2024 21:24: Il-UN hija bias kontra israel sa nies imhallsa minna dahlu joqtlu nies civili f'israel. Hallina! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0