The Malta Independent

1 May 2024, Wednesday

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...

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latest comment from RF, 30/04/2024 11:48: Interesting that lawyer Pawlu Lija is not appearing for Joseph Muscat in this case.

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'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...

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latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 30/04/2024 16:05: No, Dr Muscat. The courts are working against people who may have been involved in wrong-doing. Whether they happen to be Labourites or Nationalists, is completely immaterial. Don't worry, if you are innocent, you will be able to say the Courts have vindicated you.

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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...

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‘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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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latest comment from RF, 30/04/2024 16:29: I expect much better from the AG and Police Commissioner who have not taken any action against well-known miscreants such as Konrad Mizzi, Keith Schembri, Chris Cardona and others

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 30/04/2024 16:00: So sad

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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...

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latest comment from S. Camilleri, 30/04/2024 13:28: "CEO of the OHSA Josianne Cutajar said that the need for dialogue between the concerned entities was felt". You don't say!

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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...

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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.

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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...

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latest comment from Shirley Calleja, 30/04/2024 11:43: If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to worry about Bobby.

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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...

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latest comment from madmax, 30/04/2024 15:36: He could have said Asians

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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...

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latest comment from Bobby Flay, 30/04/2024 11:57: Glad for him. That is some great news.

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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...

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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 !

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latest comment from onDmove, 30/04/2024 07:31: Kif? Ma qalulhomx li ahna newtrali?

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Conrad Borg Manche to contest European Parliament elections as independent candidate

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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.

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Europe is at a crossroads – Robert Abela

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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.

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Mosta square project was 'a great waste of money' – Edwin Vassallo

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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.

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MDA says SmartCity modification plans have ‘detrimental effects’

The Malta Developers Association said Monday that plans for development of residential and commercial buildings at SmartCity will have “detrimental effects”. The MDA was referring to...

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latest comment from Santana, 29/04/2024 23:45: Where were the MDA when : - The Fortina Hotel and Spa development bought public land for a pittance to build residences instead of hospitality facilities as per the original contract with the Government. - The recent sanctioning of the Suncrest's development of the public foreshore in Qawra. - The purchase of a low profile government school, the ITS, at below market price, to develop it into a high rise complex. - The slicing off of a strip of public road on the Mellieha bypass for a private developer to have an access ramp. and more...?

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Girl, 11, critically injured after being hit by car

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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...

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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?

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Internal investigation into missing maritime fines concluded - Transport minister

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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.

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WasteServ’s glass sorting line nearing completion

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Rwanda continues to be a stable point of reference for Malta in Africa - government

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