The Malta Independent

6 June 2024, Thursday

Man gets four years in jail for sexual acts with grandchild aged 4

A man was sentenced to four years in prison after he was found guilty of committing sexual acts with his four-year-old grandchild. The man was charged with the offence which took place on 8...

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Leaders’ debate: No questions asked about hospitals’ deal saga, arraignments

No questions about the three hospitals magisterial inquiry which led to the arraignment of former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and others were asked by PBS news editor Liam Carter, who moderated the...

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Robert Abela and Bernard Grech stick to their scripts in final debate before election

Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Bernard Grech faced off in a final debate on the national broadcasting station, where they each stuck to the narratives they had been preaching...

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latest comment from Antoine Vella, 05/06/2024 22:30: I did not watch the debate but, from media reports here and on other sites, it appears Bernard Grech had the advantage of speaking first so he started his criticism and set the debate agenda. Robert Abela never quite caught up and was defending himself more or less throughout the debate.

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Hospitals inquiry: Shaukat Asad Ali accused of bribing public officials

Shaukat Asad Ali, son of the Pakistani businessman at the centre of the Vitals Global Healthcare scandal, Shaukat Ali Chaudhry, appeared in court on Wednesday after travelling to Malta voluntarily in...

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Inclusion Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli says people allergic to Bernard Grech

A comment made by the Minister for Inclusion ...

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latest comment from Jason silvio, 06/06/2024 04:36: People are allergic for the buzz words, mechanisms and establishment 😅

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‘This is a choice between Bernard Grech and Robert Abela’ – Abela

Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Robert Abela described Saturday’s European Parliament and Local Council elections as a choice between him and his Nationalist Party counterpart Bernard...

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latest comment from Eddy Privitera, 05/06/2024 18:24: BERNARD GRECH HAS HAMMERED THE LAST NAIL IN HIS POLITICAL COFFIN !

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Government marks completion of Mosta square regeneration project

Government on Tuesday has formally marked the completion of works in the Mosta square regeneration project, primarily carried out by Infrastructure Malta. Work on the square was completed months...

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latest comment from Mark Debono, 05/06/2024 17:28: And direct orders

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Netherlands kicks off 4 days of European Union elections across 27 nations

The Netherlands on Thursday kicks off four days of voting in European Union parliamentary elections across the 27 member states that are expected to deliver gains for the hard...

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Boy, 4, grievously injured after being hit by car

A four-year-old boy was grievously injured when he was hit by a car on Wednesday evening, the police said. The accident took place in Annetto Caruana Street, St Paul’s Bay, at 8pm. The...

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The sun rises over Normandy's beaches on D-Day's 80th anniversary

As the sun sets on the D-Day generation, it’s rising again over Normandy beaches where soldiers fought and died exactly 80 years ago Thursday, kicking off intense anniversary commemorations...

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‘Look what we did with two MEPs, imagine what we can do with three,’ Grech says

Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech made his party’s aims clear for Saturday’s election: winning a third seat in the European Parliament. He said that only one out of the...

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latest comment from Solomon Grundy, 05/06/2024 22:41: Two people see 10 cows from a distance of 12 metres. How many cows can 3 people see from a distance of 12 metres? This is Bernard' s argument

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Is it ready or not? AG office tells newspaper it didn’t receive records of Panama Papers inquiry

The Police Commissioner and the Attorney General did not yet receive the inquiries into offshore companies opened by murder suspect Yorgen Fenech, former minister Konrad Mizzi and former OPM Chief of...

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latest comment from John Tonna, 06/06/2024 05:15: What are you afraid of? 😆

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Permit application process for new green space in Mellieħa is underway

The planning permitting process for a new green space in Triq il-Għasel in Mellieħa is underway, the Environment Ministry said in a statement on Thursday. Spread over an area of...

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latest comment from Vani, 06/06/2024 05:27: Is this supposed to make us forget the prime parcel of land in the same locality that was gifted to developers who coincidentally happened to be the landlord of a Minister's office? If so, we haven't forgotten !

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Amanda Knox reconvicted of slander in Italy for accusing innocent man in roommate’s 2007 murder

In a soft and sometimes breaking voice, Amanda Knox asked eight Italian judges and jury members Wednesday to clear her of a slander charge that stuck even after she was exonerated in...

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latest comment from Observer, 05/06/2024 15:01: Are you sure that "reconvicted" is the right term to use here? Or do you mean "re-tried"??

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Transport Malta to introduce geofencing system for Y-Plate drivers

Transport Malta has said that a geofencing system is already legislated, and will be introduced as a test and trial in designated areas around the country. "This is intending to improve traffic...

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latest comment from Joe Agius, 05/06/2024 19:41: Everything this government touches, it ruines!

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Educators informed through official message about their financial package benefits

The Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research, and Innovation informed educators, by email, about the financial package linked to the sectoral agreement. Today, every educator received a...

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latest comment from Vani, 06/06/2024 05:34: Hopefully the MUT tells the government where it gets off for going behind it's back, but I'm not holding my breath.

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Man grievously injured after fall

A man was grievously injured after a fall off a van in Swieqi on Wednesday morning, the police said. The accident took place in Triq l-Ispiera at 10am. The man, aged 42, fell off a Layland...

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‘Where is the Broadcasting Authority?’ Peppi Azzopardi lashes out over manipulated advert

Broadcaster Peppi Azzopardi has hit out at a manipulated advert showing him to be in agreement with Imperium Europa candidate Norman Lowell, which he said is now appearing on TVM. The advert...

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latest comment from S. Camilleri, 05/06/2024 22:59: You got the silly answer below, or it could be above :).

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Banks’ adherence to new EU requirements crucial to maintain sector safe and robust, MFSA says

The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued a letter to all banks advising them on the implementation of new and amended requirements arising from the Banking package, which was recently adopted...

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Conte confirmed as Napoli coach, becomes team's 5th manager in just over a year

Defending Euro champ Italy draw 0-0 against Turkey, Portugal win 4-2

Novak Djokovic withdraws from French Open with a knee injury and will lose the No. 1 ranking

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Kylian Mbappé finally joins Real Madrid in a union of football's top player and club

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TMID Editorial: Labour’s taunting slogan

The billboards with the word “saħħa” keep on coming from the Labour Party. It is the slogan that the PL has chosen for the European Parliament and local council elections,...

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latest comment from joe tedesco, 05/06/2024 12:38: THEY WANT THE PEOPLE'S POWER FOR MORE CORRUPTION, FOR MORE BAD GOVERNANCE, FOR MORE MILLIONS OF EUROS TO BENEFIT PL LACKEYS, FOR MORE AND MORE ARROGANCE AND DOING WHAT PLEASES THEM BECAUSE POWER CORRUPTS AND ABSOLUTE POWER CORRUPTS ABSOLUTELY. NEVER TRUST THE PL GOVERNMENT.

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53 new soldiers join the Armed Forces

Fifty-three new soldiers joined the Armed Forces of Malta in a ceremony during which they took the oath of loyalty. The AFM opens its doors for recruitment once a year. During the course, which...

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Ivan Grech Mintoff resigns from ABBA, but will still contest

ABBA leader Ivan Grech Mintoff has resigned from party, but has not withdrawns his candidacy, and will remain on the ballot sheet. The flamboyant politician announced his departure from the party...

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New ambulances bought for use in Gozo

Over €7 million are being spent to purchase six ambulances for use in Gozo, the Minister for Health and Active Aging, Jo Etienne Abela, said. It was explained that the last investment in...

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Government inaugurates renovation of Science Centre building in Pembroke

The renovation of the Science Centre building in Pembroke was inaugurated following an investment of €250,000, transforming the entire building with a more modern look, while preserving the...

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Updated: ‘An earthquake is coming’ – 17 Black inquiry has been concluded, Casa to demand copy

Lawyer Jason Azzopardi said Tuesday that another major magisterial inquiry, which encapsulates three inquiries into one, has been concluded. Azzopardi posted on his Facebook page saying that...

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latest comment from Spiru Friggieri, 05/06/2024 10:49: You are the prophet of doom and apologist of a decadent party!!! It is already established through surveys that Labour most probably will be close to the fourth seat but still far away! The other time Labour won the four seat without a quota! Still globally Labour will be having a massive amount of votes close to 30K. A decadent party who is campaigning without a single proposal both on EU and local level!! Shame!!! Regarding your assumptation of harder for the mafia to escape justice, please wait and you will be surprised. Non-existent companies have been accused and had freezing orders against them!!! You and your likes had to digest the fabrication of egrant. A fabrication with the help of a Russian fraudster and other who forged the signatures. They are still on the run and you do not utter a single word about this. Labour's greatest assets are Jason, Karol & Robert Aquilina, Beppe, Mark Camilleri, etc. PN became il-partit tan-negattivita, hdura u mibeghda!!!!

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PN says AG should publish 17 Black inquiry ‘without delay’

The Nationalist Party, in a statement, said that the 17 Black inquiry should be published by the Attorney General without delay, so that the people could see it. Earlier on Tuesday, lawyer Jason...

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latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 04/06/2024 16:42: These are useless calls to get public attention. Just leak the conclusions of the inquiry to a newspaper.

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Conte confirmed as Napoli coach, becomes team's 5th manager in just over a year

Antonio Conte was confirmed as the new Napoli coach on Wednesday, making him the team’s fifth manager in little more than a year for the deposed Serie A champion. Napoli announced Conte...

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Amanda Knox returns to Italian courtroom, looking to clear name 'once and for all' in slander case

Amanda Knox returns to an Italian courtroom Wednesday for the first time in more than 12½ years to clear herself “once and for all” of a slander charge that stuck even...

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Letter to withdraw Mqabba tarmac plant planning application filed

An official request to withdraw an application for a tarmac and asphalt plant in Mqabba has been filed by the applicant, The Malta Independent is informed. Residents of Qrendi, Mqabba, Zurrieq,...

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2023 described as a game-changing year for GO plc

Trident Estates plc doubles profit in 2024

Man gets four years in jail for sexual acts with grandchild aged 4

Leaders’ debate: No questions asked about hospitals’ deal saga, arraignments

Robert Abela and Bernard Grech stick to their scripts in final debate before election

Hospitals inquiry: Shaukat Asad Ali accused of bribing public officials

Inclusion Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli says people allergic to Bernard Grech

‘This is a choice between Bernard Grech and Robert Abela’ – Abela

Government marks completion of Mosta square regeneration project

Netherlands kicks off 4 days of European Union elections across 27 nations

Boy, 4, grievously injured after being hit by car

The sun rises over Normandy's beaches on D-Day's 80th anniversary

‘Look what we did with two MEPs, imagine what we can do with three,’ Grech says

Is it ready or not? AG office tells newspaper it didn’t receive records of Panama Papers inquiry

Permit application process for new green space in Mellieħa is underway

Amanda Knox reconvicted of slander in Italy for accusing innocent man in roommate’s 2007 murder

Transport Malta to introduce geofencing system for Y-Plate drivers

Educators informed through official message about their financial package benefits

Man grievously injured after fall

‘Where is the Broadcasting Authority?’ Peppi Azzopardi lashes out over manipulated advert

Banks’ adherence to new EU requirements crucial to maintain sector safe and robust, MFSA says

St Cajetan titular statue to be restored

Xemxija residents publish open letter calling on PM to protect garigue land from construction

Bernard Grech urges voters to vote PN, says ‘any vote to others would increase the gap'

‘The establishment used all its tools to try and deviate attention from the election’, Abela says

Valletta commercial establishment emphyteusis scheme expanded to all of Malta

Defending Euro champ Italy draw 0-0 against Turkey, Portugal win 4-2

PM Abela does not give straight answer on Alfred Sant suggestion

Government has invested €1.8 million in fisheries in the last two years

Novak Djokovic withdraws from French Open with a knee injury and will lose the No. 1 ranking

TMID Editorial: Labour’s taunting slogan

53 new soldiers join the Armed Forces

Ivan Grech Mintoff resigns from ABBA, but will still contest

New ambulances bought for use in Gozo

Government inaugurates renovation of Science Centre building in Pembroke

Updated: ‘An earthquake is coming’ – 17 Black inquiry has been concluded, Casa to demand copy

PN says AG should publish 17 Black inquiry ‘without delay’

Conte confirmed as Napoli coach, becomes team's 5th manager in just over a year

Amanda Knox returns to Italian courtroom, looking to clear name 'once and for all' in slander case

Letter to withdraw Mqabba tarmac plant planning application filed

Two carers convicted of negligently causing the death of a 101-year-old at St Vincent de Paul

Proposed Gaza cease-fire puts Netanyahu at a crossroads that could shape his legacy

Four Italian youths arrested by police after mugging incidents; two given jail-term

TMID Editorial: The importance of planning ahead

Justice Minister not willing to say if AG should be present for Vitals court sittings

Bands displaced from Rampol garage rehearsal spaces can apply for €2,700 grant to support relocation