‘Government is too focused on seeing how it can try and intimidate the courts’ – Grech PN Leader Bernard Grech told supporters on Wednesday that the government is too busy dealing with its own, internal problems and so cannot focus on the problems of the people. "Once again the problems... Comments (0) Share
‘Do not fall for provocation’, Abela tells supporters during Workers’ Day mass meeting Prime Minister Robert Abela told Labour Party supporters not to fall for provocation, and to keep the calm, while addressing a mass meeting in St George's Square in Valletta, on the occasion of... Comments (0) Share
Three injured in two separate traffic accidents Two men and a woman were injured in separate traffic accidents that took place in Mellieha and Rabat on Wednesday, the police said Thursday. The first accident took place in Marfa Road, Mellieha,... Comments (0) Share
Bernard Grech asks for police protection for Vitals inquiry magistrate Opposition Leader Bernard Grech has written to the Police Commissioner asking for police protection to be provided "to the Magistrate who is being attacked not only by the Prime Minister and others in the Labour Party, but also Labour Party media." ... Comments (5) Share latest comment from RF, 01/05/2024 13:16: I am not expecting Robert Abela to reward the no nonsense magistrate for the hardwork she has put in these past years to unravel the evil web spun by the criminal gang. He expected her to do the inquiry in 60 days! This was not the incredible Egrant inquiry for which the magistrate was promoted a judge by Muscat himself at the first opportunity. New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
Justice for Workers campaign launched calling for improved worker’s rights and a just economy On Wednesday, Moviment Graffitti along with a number of other organisations launched the 'Justice for Workers' campaign in a press conference held symbolically beneath Manuel Dimech's monument in... Comments (0) Share
'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 (13) Share latest comment from J M Grech, 01/05/2024 12:52: M I S K I N - qed jerga jilghabha tal-vittma. Possibbli minthomx tindunaw li qed juza 'l kull lejburist bhala l-mesha tieghu biex jaghtti xi ftit il-warrani tieghu? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
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
A highway collapse in China kills 36 people and sends more than 20 cars down a steep slope A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in a mountainous area in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people dead, authorities said Thursday. The... Comments (0) Share
ADPD calls for the protection of vulnerable workers ADPD has called for the protection of vulnerable workers. In a statement on Workers' Day, it said that the day "should remind us of our obligations to protect all workers, particularly the most... Comments (0) Share
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
Füllkrug fires Dortmund to 1-0 win over Mbappé's PSG in Champions League semifinal first leg Niclas Füllkrug scored and Borussia Dortmund earned a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday. Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck... Comments (0) Share
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 (5) Share latest comment from Summer Shade, 01/05/2024 08:04: Dear Prime Minister Robert Abela, Why, as you're suggesting, should the judiciary take note of the political calendar and postpone their work not to coincide with political events? Also, do you not expect much better from the Police Commissioner, who admitted to only act if or after an inquiry is concluded? 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 (3) Share latest comment from George Azzopardi, 01/05/2024 12:18: Yes, that is why I am an ex-PL now. 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
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
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 (1) Share latest comment from Makjavel, 01/05/2024 09:00: Have these been released for use on public roads by the EU? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
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 (9) Share latest comment from RF, 01/05/2024 09:15: He is too big for his boots. He could be as arrogant as any labour MP. 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
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
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