'I have no doubt I will be charged', Muscat says; 'institutions working against Labourites' Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said Tuesday that he has “no doubt” he will be criminally charged following the conclusion of the magisterial inquiry into the Vitals hospitals... Comments (8) Share latest comment from Vani, 01/05/2024 04:12: Oh yes, you will be charged, but don't worry, the prosecution will make some procedural error or other and with regret they will see you escape Justice. You know wrong dates, misspelling your name... The possibilities are endless. And than, as in the Egrant case, you can claim that your innocence was proven. New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
Blinken urges Israel and Hamas to move ahead with a cease-fire deal and says 'the time is now' U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was meeting with Israeli leaders on Wednesday in his push for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, saying "the time is now" for an agreement that would... Comments (0) Share
Vitals magisterial inquiry concluded, passed on to AG The Vitals inquiry concluded on Thursday 24 April and sent to the attorney general’s office on 25 April, court registrar Franklin Calleja told a court on Tuesday. Calleja was testifying... Comments (2) Share latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 30/04/2024 19:34: The law says that the AG has absolute discretion whether to publish the findings of a magisterial inquiry. Everybody, including the Government and the Opposition, wants them published. Since there is consensus, why doesn't Parliament immediately approve an amendment to the law, rather than bend the law? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Biker grievously injured in Msida crash A biker was grievously injured following a collision with a car in Msida on Tuesday evening, the police said. The accident took place in Rue d’Argens, corner with Church Street at... Comments (0) Share
TMID Editorial: The day of the workers The day which is dedicated to all workers is celebrated today in many countries. When it all started, that is when workers felt they should take to the streets to protest about their conditions... Comments (0) Share
Bernard Grech says Abela and Muscat don’t want courts to uncover who was behind Vitals fraud PN leader Bernard Grech condemned Prime Minister Robert Abela and disgraced former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat for attacking the institutions, for doing everything so that "we don't get our hospitals... Comments (0) Share
MEA stresses need for nationwide strategy to support foreign workers in logistics industry The Malta Employers’ Association (MEA) on Tuesday published a report entitled “Foreign Workers in the Logistics Industry – Addressing HR Challenges”. The report features... Comments (1) Share latest comment from C Xerri, 30/04/2024 20:38: .....and meanwhile the shadow. Minister for Education comments negatively about the Indian nationals who form a major part of this sector. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Pope responds with 'open heart' to Vatican document criticism from Maltese parents of LGBTQ children Pope Francis has written to a group of Maltese parents of LGBTQ persons, in response to their criticism of a recent Vatican document that condemned gender theory and gender-affirming... Comments (0) Share
Watch: 'I expected much better from the judiciary', PM says as inquiry report concluded Prime Minister Robert Abela said that he would like the conclusions of the Vitals magisterial inquiry to be published. In comments to journalists after presiding over a Cabinet meeting in Zejtun,... Comments (4) Share latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 01/05/2024 07:52: Two months to conclude an inquiry? That's what the law says, but we all know the law is an ass. On average, money laundering inquiries in Malta take an average of 2,250 days to conclude. The Pilatus inquiry took 18 months but that was because the PM wanted it quickly and threw all resoyrces at it. The Vitals inquiry took 1,642 days - less than the average New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
‘Many may feel betrayed, broken after men they placed their trust in were finally exposed’ - Metsola Many in the country may feel vindicated today - "and after years of vicious attacks by the desperate few, who can blame them? But vindication without justice is meaningless," President of the European... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Phil Zammit, 01/05/2024 03:20: Shame on all men in political leadership that it took a smart and courageous young lady to speak up. She plainly exposed corrupt men entrusted with the wellbeing of the country not their pockets! So, will justice prevail or not?!? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Repubblika wants Vitals inquiry conclusions to be published and implemented Repubblika wants the conclusions of the Vitals Magisterial Inquiry to be published and implemented, its Honourary President Robert Aquilina said while addressing the press outside the law... Comments (1) Share latest comment from RF, 30/04/2024 16:04: I leave it to Dr Aquilina and best legal minds to scrutize the charge form as the AG has a knack of making silly but deliberate mistakes to ensure that accused are acquited on technical grounds. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Woman seriously injured in quad bike accident A woman was seriously injured in an incident in Gozo on Tuesday, the police said. At 2.30pm, the police was informed of an incident on Triq is-Sagħtrija, Żebbuġ, Gozo. Preliminary... Comments (0) Share
Vinícius Júnior leads Real Madrid to 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League semifinal Vinícius Júnior scored twice for Real Madrid to draw 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday. Bayern dominated but Madrid survived, and... Comments (0) Share
PM questions timing of conclusion of magisterial inquiry into hospitals’ deal Prime Minister Robert Abela on Monday defended his insinuation that it would be “political terrorism” if an inquiry into the Vitals hospitals privatisation deal has truly been concluded... Comments (13) Share latest comment from Mark Debono, 30/04/2024 19:08: He probably already knows hence he was or is his advisor? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Repubblika lambasts PN MP Justin Schembri for ‘explicit, discriminatory and racist threat’ Repubblika has expressed its disgust and condemnation of PN MP Justin Schembri’s recent comments stating that Malta has become "full of filth, neglect, and Indians". “Justin... Comments (8) Share latest comment from Rachel Galea, 30/04/2024 17:42: If you consider yourself to be a serious PN voter then you should have realized that the filth and neglect are referring to Malta and not Indians. A serious PN voter will realize that Malta is truly filthy, neglected and full of Indians. I would really like to know whether you consider what I wrote above to be racist or true......all I did was moved the word 'full' but in essence I wrote exactly what Schembri wrote! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Strong momentum drives a 48% increase in HSBC Malta's first quarter results HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c. continued to report strong profits with reported profit before tax for Q1 2024 of €39.3m, an increase of 48% over the €26.5m profit reported in the same period last... Comments (0) Share
39 candidates, including 9 from PL, 8 from PN, to contest EP election Thirty-nine candidates will be contesting for the EP elections to be held on 8 June. The deadline for the submission of nominations expired on Monday. There will be nine candidates from the... Comments (0) Share
Law Students’ Society condemns Prime Minister’s ‘unwarranted attacks on the judiciary' The Malta Law Students' Society (GħSL) "unequivocally denounces the Prime Minister's recent statements, categorically condemning his unwarranted attacks on the judiciary." Prime Minister... Comments (2) Share latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 30/04/2024 16:00: So sad New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Justice Minister estimates recruitment of 55 new OHSA officers, doubling existing workforce Minister for Justice and the Construction Sector Jonathan Attard said Tuesday that efforts are currently underway on a recruitment programme, which could see the recruitment of 55 new Occupational... Comments (2) Share latest comment from pm, 01/05/2024 07:50: First condition on the cv. Must be or be recommended by the labour party. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Winner of $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot is an immigrant from Laos who has cancer One of the winners of a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot this month is an immigrant from Laos who has had cancer for eight years and had his latest chemotherapy treatment last week. Cheng... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Bobby Flay, 30/04/2024 11:57: Glad for him. That is some great news. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Romanian prince detained in Malta following arrest over corruption European royalty made a surprise appearance in court on Monday, with a Romanian prince being remanded in custody on Monday, after being arrested at the request of Romanian authorities, through what... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Vani, 30/04/2024 10:51: A mere prince of Romania is in custody, but the kink of Burmurrad is still free. The injustice ! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Girl, 11, critically injured after being hit by car A girl aged 11 was critically injured on Monday morning after she was hit by a car in Mgarr, the police said. The accident took place in Fisher Street at 7am. The girl was hit by a Peugeot... Comments (0) Share
Naxxar’s Coast Road was site of most traffic contraventions in 2023 The Naxxar Coast Road was listed as the road in which the most traffic contraventions in 2023, totalling 13,748, information tabled in Parliament shows. Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri was... Comments (3) Share latest comment from S. Theuma, 30/04/2024 11:12: The point is, how many of the fines have been collected and since speeding seems to be the main issue, shouldn't the fines be increased? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Internal investigation into missing maritime fines concluded - Transport minister Transport Minister Transport Minister Chris Bonett has confirmed an internal investigation conducted by Transport Malta regarding missing and altered maritime fines has concluded. In answering PN... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Mick Jackson, 30/04/2024 07:47: " He said that further action would be taken after the police conclude their investigation." In 2035. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
TMID Editorial: Widespread pardon raises concern The decision to grant a Presidential Pardon to all those who fraudulently received disability benefits, even if it stipulates that they must pay back the money, is worrying. It would be easier to... Comments (3) Share latest comment from joe tedesco, 30/04/2024 14:43: THE PRESIDENTIAL PARDON IS THE GREATEST PROOF THAT THE PL GOVERNMENT IS TOTALLY TO BLAME FOR THE BENEFITS FRAUD RACKET. MICHAEL FALZON SHOULD HAVE BEEN DISMISSED OUTRIGHT. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Likely missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targets Malta-flagged container ship in Red Sea A suspected missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a container ship in the Red Sea on Monday, authorities said, the latest assault in their campaign against international shipping in the... Comments (1) Share latest comment from onDmove, 30/04/2024 07:31: Kif? Ma qalulhomx li ahna newtrali? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Conrad Borg Manche to contest European Parliament elections as independent candidate Gzira Mayor Conrad Borg Manche, who resigned from the Labour Party in October, will be contesting the upcoming European Parliament elections as an independent candidate. Last October, Borg... Comments (2) Share latest comment from John Jones, 30/04/2024 03:42: The most pressing problem facing Europe is a war on two fronts yet not many candidates from Malta want to address it. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Europe is at a crossroads – Robert Abela Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Monday that Europe is at a crossroads. He said that in the upcoming European elections, people will either opt for a Europe of Peace, which is promoted by PL... Comments (2) Share latest comment from il Bumbardun, 30/04/2024 10:18: Indeed at a crossroad. Certainly the route forward is peace with Russia to ensure Europe is a third viable alternative to a USA and Chinese hegemony. The Eu should provide doves and peace offerings and not arms which simply harden and harshen the present mindless conflict. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Mosta square project was 'a great waste of money' – Edwin Vassallo Independent MEP candidate and former Mosta mayor Edwin Vassallo described the Mosta square infrastructural project to partially pedestrianise one of the busiest areas in the heart of the island, as a... Comments (2) Share latest comment from David, 29/04/2024 16:44: L-indipendenti imissom jinqqdu imorru jipprotestaw il-belt u jekk ma jinghatawx aktar hin jirtiraw il-kanditatura taghhom kollha. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0