The Malta Independent

23 May 2024, Thursday

Lack of robust governance in family businesses may lead to their natural death – Chamber of Commerce

Lack of good governance in family businesses may lead to their natural death, a survey which was carried out by the Malta Chamber of Commerce shows. The full results of the survey were announced...

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Bernard Grech files judicial protest to receive copy of hospitals' magisterial inquiry

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech filed a judicial protest in court on Thursday, requesting the Attorney General to provide a copy of the magisterial inquiry into the Vitals case to him, as well as...

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Vitals, Steward and Accutor chiefs among 34 people to face criminal charges over hospitals deal

A list of 34 individuals including the people running Vitals, Steward and Accutor are set to be criminally charged in connection to the hospitals deal magisterial inquiry. They form part of a...

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Updated: British PM sets July 4 election as his Conservatives face biggest challenge in a decade

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set July 4 as the date for a national election that will determine who governs the U.K., choosing a day of good economic news to urge voters to give his...

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A UK lawmaker returns to work as 'the bionic MP' after losing his hands and feet to sepsis

Britain's fractious politicians shared a rare moment of unity Wednesday, when a Conservative lawmaker returned to work six months after sepsis put him in a coma and forced the amputation of...

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Policeman acquitted of rape charges to face retrial

A police officer who last year was acquitted of charges of raping a female colleague at the Msida police station will be retried, a court of appeal ruled on Wednesday, The 34-year-old officer,...

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Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation

Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state, a historic but largely symbolic move that further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months...

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Ramona Frendo to become European Court of Justice judge

Ramona Frendo has the qualifications to serve as a judge on the European Court of Justice, the government announced on Thursday. The decision was taken in Brussels by a panel of seven judges from...

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Illegal structure in Vittoriosa built despite refusals and denied appeals, DLH says

An imposing metal tented structure has been placed outside BOA restaurant located along the historically sensitive Vittoriosa waterfront despite the Planning Authority and the Environment and Planning...

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latest comment from Vassals, 23/05/2024 08:51: Doing what is wrong has become normal and accepted by our so-called "authorities". Such an event should result in closure until compliant! Stop dishing out ridiculous fines.

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TMID Editorial: The San Gwann example

It took a couple of days of public outcry for an application for the development of a huge supermarket in San Gwann to be withdrawn. We need more of these instances. Last Saturday, it was...

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Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run ended 3-0 by Atalanta and Lookman hat trick in Europa League final

Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman was unstoppable and Bayer Leverkusen’s impossible dream of completing an entire season unbeaten with a hat trick of titles proved to be just that. Instead,...

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It is Abela’s duty to ensure safety in front of Court during Muscat arraignment, Grech says

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech said that it is Prime Minister Robert Abela's responsibility to address the question of safety for all those in Valletta while former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and...

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Man, two women, charged with human trafficking and money laundering

Three individuals: an Italian man, his Brazilian partner and her sister, have been remanded in custody after being accused of trafficking women and forcing them to work in the sex trade in...

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One million cruise liner tourists expected in 2024, and a new military tourism niche, Minister says

Malta is set to welcome a million cruise liner tourists by the end of this year, while negotiations are ongoing for a new type of tourism niche including the military sector, Tourism Minister Clayton...

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latest comment from Ethan Borg, 23/05/2024 06:09: jaf ghax il-prezzijiet tal-belt u l-madwar affordabbli hafna biex tiekol kumparat mal-kompetituri girien taghna...meta tqis li ghandhom il-kontijiet sussidjati, evazjoni ta' taxxa rampanti u haddiema li jithallas mizerja....profit margin ikbar...heq heq imsieken hux...issa li jmiss ikomplu jeqirdu biex titrahhas il-VAT ghar-restoranti... vera qeghdin sew go dan il-pajjiz...

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Repubblika appeals to public to avoid going to Valletta during Muscat’s arraignment

NGO Repubblika on Wednesday appealed to the public, those of “goodwill,” to avoid going to the capital city on 28 and 29 May, the days in which former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, Keith...

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latest comment from Vani, 22/05/2024 21:01: Could you quote where The Corrupt One asked his henchmen to refrain from calling out the thugs to intimidate the courts?

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Planned tax cuts will leave €600 in middle class family’s pockets, Abela says

A set of planned income tax cuts will leave €600 in the pockets of middle class families, Prime Minister Robert Abela told supporters on Wednesday. Speaking in a political activity in...

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latest comment from Joey Falzon, 23/05/2024 07:35: Bobby the BENEVOLENT FATHER......what timing, all these goodies coming our way. Can Anyone please tell me why???????

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Thalidomide victims receive first compensation payment from near €1 million fund

The first instalment of the compensation payment, from a fund of nearly €1 million, to 25 people who had been confirmed to suffer from a type of disability following their ingestion of...

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latest comment from Joey Falzon, 23/05/2024 07:37: Julia's MEKANIZMZ working at their best.....dishing out money, coincidentally weeks before an election!!!! If these people deserve the compensation...well and good. Using them to gain political advantage...NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

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Police issue warning over scam calls

The Police on Wednesday appealed to the public to be cautious of scam and deceitful phone calls. In a statement, the police said that these fraudulent calls are being made using...

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Central Bank of Malta Governor sends representative for Armenia meeting

Central Bank of Malta governor Edward Scicluna has not attended a European Bank for Reconstruction and Development meeting, sending a representative instead. Scicluna has been under fire ever...

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latest comment from Observer, 22/05/2024 15:41: Because it might be hot there...

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Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run ended 3-0 by Atalanta and Lookman hat trick in Europa League final

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‘Environment Minister blaming people for drainage at sea’ – PN

PN MP Rebekah Borg said Wednesday that Environment Minister Miriam Dalli is blaming the people’s inappropriate waste disposal into the drainage system as the cause for the recent instances of...

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latest comment from Ġakbu S., 22/05/2024 14:52: It has been identified that the "establishment" is the culprits for the sewage spills.

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Government relaunches double glazing scheme for Birżebbuġa residents

With the support of the Malta Freeport Corporation and the Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS), the Government is relaunching the double glazing Scheme. This initiative, aimed...

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Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi want immediate full disclosure of evidence against them

Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi on Tuesday demanded that the Attorney General and Police Commissioner give them full disclosure of the evidence which there is against them immediately, alleging that...

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latest comment from Tony Meli, 22/05/2024 06:25: Has the location of the 400 million been disclosed?

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PN is ‘planning a trap’ for supporters who attend demonstration for Muscat, Robert Abela claims

Prime Minister Robert Abela has alleged that the Nationalist Party is planning 'a trap' for supporters of Joseph Muscat who attend a demonstration on 28 May. Abela was asked by journalists...

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latest comment from Mark Debono, 22/05/2024 11:34: The narcissist dictator has spoken rallying his sheep who obey his every command (from Joseph) just how he likes it or spits his dummy out of his pram?

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Edward Scicluna sold his integrity to pig out like the rest of them, Casa says

Central Bank governor Edward Scicluna has sold his integrity for greed just like the rest of them, MEP David Casa said on Tuesday. “Edward Scicluna has remained at the helm of Malta’s...

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latest comment from Raymond Gerada, 22/05/2024 10:19: It is about time that Casa makes way and give someone else a chance. Who is pigging out really? No contribution at all to the PN. The PN party keeps sinking and Casa keeps declaring Holy wars to impress the disciples of DCG.

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Spain, Ireland and Norway will recognize a Palestinian state on May 28. Why does that matter?

Spain, Ireland and Norway said Wednesday that they would recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that came amid international outrage over...

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latest comment from Paul bermon, 22/05/2024 12:13: Israel rejects any move to legitimize the Palestinians internationally. Are over 140 countries wrong, more of the same violence of the last 75 years is certainly not the answer and a new approach is needed

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TMID Editorial: The MUT’s ultimatum

The Malta Union of Teachers has given an ultimatum to the government. Unless an agreement is reached on Friday, the MUT will be issuing directives to its members as it seeks to pressure the...

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Grech slams Abela’s ‘irresponsible’ trap comment, says Prime Minister has reached ‘desperate levels’

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech hit out at Prime Minister Robert Abela for 'desperate' comments the latter made on Tuesday evening. Abela had alleged that the Nationalist Party is planning 'a...

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Muscat ‘solidarity meeting’ on day of arraignment ‘a major challenge for police’ - Repubblika

Honorary President of NGO Repubblika Robert Aquilina said that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is continuing to increase tension in the country, and his irresponsible behaviour will be creating a...

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latest comment from Anonimu Malti, 22/05/2024 08:05: Even El Chapo was widely loved !!!!

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Law report: ‘Equal pay for work of equal value’: The importance of comparing like with like

In a decision handed down by the Industrial Tribunal (the ‘Tribunal’) on 5th October 2022 in the names James D’Anastas vs Wembley Stores Company Limited (and confirmed by the Court...

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Offshore renewables, energy storage and green hydrogen production for Malta

Unlocking startup success: How KPMG can support startups in their journey

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How the global economy fared following the Russian invasion

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Maltese engineers selected as finalists for the European Inventor Award 2024

Lack of robust governance in family businesses may lead to their natural death – Chamber of Commerce

Bernard Grech files judicial protest to receive copy of hospitals' magisterial inquiry

Vitals, Steward and Accutor chiefs among 34 people to face criminal charges over hospitals deal

Updated: British PM sets July 4 election as his Conservatives face biggest challenge in a decade

A UK lawmaker returns to work as 'the bionic MP' after losing his hands and feet to sepsis

Policeman acquitted of rape charges to face retrial

Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation

Ramona Frendo to become European Court of Justice judge

Illegal structure in Vittoriosa built despite refusals and denied appeals, DLH says

TMID Editorial: The San Gwann example

Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run ended 3-0 by Atalanta and Lookman hat trick in Europa League final

It is Abela’s duty to ensure safety in front of Court during Muscat arraignment, Grech says

Man, two women, charged with human trafficking and money laundering

One million cruise liner tourists expected in 2024, and a new military tourism niche, Minister says

Repubblika appeals to public to avoid going to Valletta during Muscat’s arraignment

Planned tax cuts will leave €600 in middle class family’s pockets, Abela says

Thalidomide victims receive first compensation payment from near €1 million fund

Police issue warning over scam calls

Central Bank of Malta Governor sends representative for Armenia meeting

‘Robert Abela’s government has impoverished the Planning Authority’ - PN

Two men arrested after burglary from residence in Naxxar

PN local councillor concerned over the appearance of red circles on trees at Jubilee Grove

Owen Bonnici appointed Leader of the House, replacing Fearne

Bernard Grech says non-PN votes will be ‘wasted and lost’

1 dead, others injured after London-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence

Santa Venera Mayor acquitted of drunk and dangerous driving charges dating back to 2022

PN calls for necessary, proper consultation with artists

Court orders Pilatus Bank inquiry be exhibited in Muscat's libel case against Daphne Caruana Galizia

‘Environment Minister blaming people for drainage at sea’ – PN

Government relaunches double glazing scheme for Birżebbuġa residents

Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi want immediate full disclosure of evidence against them

PN is ‘planning a trap’ for supporters who attend demonstration for Muscat, Robert Abela claims

Edward Scicluna sold his integrity to pig out like the rest of them, Casa says

Spain, Ireland and Norway will recognize a Palestinian state on May 28. Why does that matter?

TMID Editorial: The MUT’s ultimatum

Grech slams Abela’s ‘irresponsible’ trap comment, says Prime Minister has reached ‘desperate levels’

Muscat ‘solidarity meeting’ on day of arraignment ‘a major challenge for police’ - Repubblika

Law report: ‘Equal pay for work of equal value’: The importance of comparing like with like

Leading hotel in Malta classified as five-star resort

Updated: Bathing in St George’s Bay, Balluta Bay not recommended because of contamination

Eight adults receive Sacrament of Confirmation

Mt Carmel’s acute psychiatry services to move to Mater Dei’s former psychiatric ward this year

PM Abela defends Siġġiewi voter fraud, dodges question on Minister Galdes’ position

TMID Editorial: Years lost