The Malta Independent

2 July 2024, Tuesday

'€6m to politically eliminate me': Fearne to ask police to investigate ‘heinous’ frame-up

Former health Minister Chris Fearne said he will be rwquesting the police to investigate what he described as a heinous frame-up against him. I refer to yesterday’s...

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Updated: State Advocate tasked by government to take steps on allegations against Fearne

The State Advocate has been tasked by the government to investigate claims that money passed on for use as part of the hospitals concession agreement were instead utilised for a smear campaign against...

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Hospitals case continues against Chris Fearne, Edward Scicluna and 13 others

The compilation of evidence against Chris Fearne, Edward Scicluna and 13 others in relation to the Vitals hospital concession continues on Tuesday. Charged alongside Fearne and Scicluna are...

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Shaukat Asad Ali can stand trial, magistrate rules

The magistrate presiding the compilation of evidence against Shaukat Asad Ali has ruled that there is sufficient evidence to commit him to trial on indictment. Shaukat Asad Ali stands charged...

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€400,275 spent on promotion, launch of Malta Biennale

A total sum of €400,275 has been spent by government authorities to promote the first edition of Malta Biennale via events, advertising, the invitation of three journalists, and the event’s...

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Government is evaluating potential sites for new National Archive building, minister says

The government is evaluating potential sites for the creation of a new National Archive building, Culture Minister Owen Bonnici said in response to a Parliamentary Question In response to a...

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Gozo fast ferry trips on Tuesday afternoon, all of Wednesday cancelled

Fast ferry trips between Malta and Gozo scheduled for Tuesday afternoon and all of Wednesday have been cancelled, the operators said on Tuesday morning. The reason for the cancellation is...

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Teenager critically injured after being hit by car

A teenaged boy was critically injured on Monday afternoon when he was hit by a car, the police said. The accident took place in St Andrew’s Road, Swieqi, at 4.45pm. The 14-year-old,...

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PN airs concerns on the Mediterrane Film Festival and questions its cost

Whilst the PN acknowledged the benefits of events like the Mediterrane Film Festival, which came to a close on the 30th of June, it raised several points on the costs of the event and spoke of the...

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‘All this debt is a noose around the necks of our children’ - PN

The PN said that despite all of its warnings about the government's economic direction and lack of foresight, Malta is now on the brink of facing excessive deficit procedures by the EU. PN...

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Stivala’s plans for 11-storey hotel in Sliema residential area sent back to the PA

Developer Michael Stivala’s plans to build an 11-storey hotel in a residential area in Sliema have been sent back to the Planning Authority by an appeals tribunal. On a site situated at an...

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latest comment from S. Camilleri, 01/07/2024 17:56: "Instead, the tribunal observed that Stivala had submitted a request for a change of use for the application to be considered as a hostel rather than a hotel. This request, however, was withdrawn in the Planning Commission sitting." BUT "rather than revoke the planning permit, the Tribunal sent the application back to the PA to be re-assessed as a hostel (not a hotel)". So, the tribunal is now standing in for the developer and submitting development applications instead of the developer! A fake "tribunal" if ever there was one.

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TMID Editorial: An important few weeks for Europe

This is an important period for Europe. The European Parliament elections were recently concluded, and a new term is set to begin. Meanwhile there are two major elections taking place, one in...

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To foster trust in its operations, Film Commission has to respect governance principles – President

In order to foster the public's trust in its operations, "the Commission and the Commissioner have to keep in mind and respect the principles of accountability and good governance: Good...

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latest comment from John C. Saliba, 01/07/2024 14:55: So who's going to rein him in and give him a good talking to?

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Infrastructure Malta to ‘reorganise’ Bulebel, Tarxien junctions to reduce traffic congestion

Infrastructure Malta has announced that over the coming summer months, the agency shall be reorganising five traffic junctions - including the main Tarxien Junction and Tal-Barrani Junction - to...

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60 people found to be living or working in Malta irregularly have been arrested

60 people were arrested after being found to have been living or working in the country irregularly, the police said. The people were taken to a detention centre until the necessary preparations...

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latest comment from Philip Cassar, 01/07/2024 17:15: Trust me if we had a better police department the detention centre would have done their jobs much easily, I know these are just a bit of people, but trust me there are so many of them living illegally in our country, it supposed to be taken really seriously.

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Malta retains first position in eGovernment out of all European countries

The Maltese Public Service has been recertified first in Europe for eGovernment services, the government said in a statement Tuesday. Malta obtained first place at a result of...

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Steward was behind ‘smear’ campaign against Chris Fearne - reports

A campaign to smear ex-health minister Chris Fearne with "fake" corruption claims was funded by Steward Health Care, the Times of Malta reports. The newspaper refers to leaked corporate records,...

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latest comment from Antoine Vella, 01/07/2024 21:48: At this point, Chris Fearne should become a whistleblower and tell the police and the Courts what he knows. Because he does know things.

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Second turtle nesting site of the summer found at Għajn Tuffieħa

The second turtle nesting site of this season has been spotted during a routine morning patrol by Nature Trust Malta (NTM-FEE) volunteers. The turtle nesting site was found at Għajn...

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Clayton Bartolo says he’s ready to resign if NAO finds wrongdoing in wedding payments

Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo has said that he is ready to resign should the National Audit Office find that he had misused public funds to pay for his wedding costs....

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latest comment from KLAUS, 02/07/2024 05:31: My understanding is that the NAO will never investigate this process because this investigation has already been stopped. As usual.

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PN hits out at government for not bringing environment bill for discussion in Parliament

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latest comment from L F Cassar, 01/07/2024 12:59: What, and hurt contractors and their silent partners in high places?!

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Mbappé and France into Euro 2024 quarterfinals after Muani's late goal beats Belgium 1-0

Kylian Mbappé and France advanced to the European Championship quarterfinals after Randal Kolo Muani's deflected shot secured a 1-0 win over Belgium on Monday. Kolo Muani sent in...

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Two injured divers rescued at sea

Two divers were in difficulty while at sea off of Marsascala at around 2.15pm on Sunday, the police said. The police were informed that assistance was needed in the Żonqor area. Preliminary...

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Romanian prince’s constitutional case to be reassigned after judge abstains

A constitutional case filed by a Romanian prince, who is fighting extradition to his homeland to serve a jail sentence for corruption, will have to be reassigned to another judge after the abstention...

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TMID Editorial: Agents of change, and the need for change

Prime Minister Robert Abela, during the ceremony for the swearing-in of Local Councillors from 68 localities across Malta and Gozo, said that local councillors are the key collaborators in the...

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latest comment from MT_MT, 01/07/2024 20:26: Prosit lis-Sur Editur.

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Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout

No one does high drama in international soccer to such an operatic extent as Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal is heading to a blockbuster quarterfinal with France at the European Championship after...

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Xjenza Malta officially launched, will take up the role of the MCST

Xjenza Malta was inaugurated on Monday and will not only be in charge of all R&I activities from the level of policy making, implementation and financial programs, but is also poised to take up...

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No injuries in fire at Preluna Hotel in Sliema

A fire that broke out at the Preluna Hotel in Sliema at, around 10am on Monday, gave off plumes of smoke raised local alarm, however it was quickly extinguished by nearby workers with no injuries...

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French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections

France’s high-stakes legislative elections propelled the far-right National Rally to a strong but not decisive lead in the first-round vote Sunday, polling agencies’ projected, dealing...

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latest comment from Joe Agius, 01/07/2024 12:06: The French want their country back!

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Tourism Minister denies public funds used to pay for wedding

Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo on Sunday denied that any public funds were used to pay for his wedding. Earlier, ADPD-The Green Party had called on the Auditor General to investigate what the...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 01/07/2024 09:59: Do you have any prove that it is all excuses?

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'€6m to politically eliminate me': Fearne to ask police to investigate ‘heinous’ frame-up

Updated: State Advocate tasked by government to take steps on allegations against Fearne

Hospitals case continues against Chris Fearne, Edward Scicluna and 13 others

Shaukat Asad Ali can stand trial, magistrate rules

€400,275 spent on promotion, launch of Malta Biennale

Government is evaluating potential sites for new National Archive building, minister says

Gozo fast ferry trips on Tuesday afternoon, all of Wednesday cancelled

Teenager critically injured after being hit by car

PN airs concerns on the Mediterrane Film Festival and questions its cost

‘All this debt is a noose around the necks of our children’ - PN

Stivala’s plans for 11-storey hotel in Sliema residential area sent back to the PA

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Infrastructure Malta to ‘reorganise’ Bulebel, Tarxien junctions to reduce traffic congestion

60 people found to be living or working in Malta irregularly have been arrested

Malta retains first position in eGovernment out of all European countries

Steward was behind ‘smear’ campaign against Chris Fearne - reports

Second turtle nesting site of the summer found at Għajn Tuffieħa

Clayton Bartolo says he’s ready to resign if NAO finds wrongdoing in wedding payments

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