Saturday, November 21, 2009
News
Three held at AFM checkpoints
A man and two teenagers were last night detained during vehicle checkpoints conducted by soldiers from 'C' (Special Duties) Company of 1 Regiment,...
Driver critically injured in crash
A 29-year-old man from Siggiewi was critically injured this morning when his car crashed into the wall of a private residence in Ibrag.
The...
1 million energy saving bulbs distributed
Some one million energy saving bulbs have been distributed by the government, Resources Minister George Pullicino said in Parliament.
He said...
NGOs to make formal request for Qala permit to be withdrawn
Seven environmental NGOs have expresses regret at the reaction of the chairman of Mepa following a report by the Authority's audit-officer over...
Press digest
The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press:
The Times says Air Malta pilots have been ordered to work-to-rule because...
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Stories from The Times
Malta 'lost' €305m in VAT over seven years
Malta has lost a potential €305 million in VAT proceeds between 2000 and 2006, according to a new European Commission study.
In the...
Woman forgives brother for 'raping' her daughter
A woman yesterday forgave her brother for allegedly raping her seven-year-old daughter, adding that he had made a big mistake and had caused many...
Fragile economic recovery expected
The worst effects of the global recession on Malta's economy are almost over and the local economy should be able to see some economic growth next...
Sant raises Italian crucifixes court case in Parliament
Labour MP Alfred Sant yesterday asked whether the government had any reaction to a judgement by the European Court of Human Rights, which ruled...
Lisbon Treaty finally ratified
The Lisbon Treaty was ratified yesterday when the Czech Republic completed the process nearly 23 months after the reform document was signed by EU...
Suspended sentence over escape bid
A Palestinian who scaled a fence in a bid to escape from Ta' Kandja detention centre was yesterday given a suspended jail term after he spent 42...
Prison inmate fined
A prisoner who was found in possession of a tube related to drug taking and a piece of foil with traces of heroin while in the showers of division...
Man, 25, held over drugs
A young man was yesterday allegedly caught hiding cannabis at his mother's house in Senglea. The police said they were informed that the...
Cooler, drier October
October was slightly cooler and drier than average, according to the meteorological office.
Official figures show that, at 20.2oC, October was an...
Shipyards privatisation - Super yacht facility bidders asked to make fresh proposals
Bidders for the Malta Shipyards Ltd's super yacht facility were asked to submit fresh proposals yesterday because their first offers were...
IT firms urged to work closer with University
IT companies are being urged to build a strong relationship with the University to counteract the lack of human resources in the...
Property agents seek stimulus package
The Federation of Estate Agents is asking the government to cut tax on the property market in view of the economic climate.
The market has been...
Training programmes to keep more new doctors in Malta
Newly-graduated doctors who choose to continue their studies in Malta can start training in the management of acutely ill patients in one of three...
Thousands of euros for charity
Over €200,000 were donated to charitable organisations by the government to change the quality of life of hundreds living in Africa and South...
Zecchino d'Oro contestant tells President of the fun of singing
Enya Magri does not require much more confidence to face her upcoming participation in the international Zecchino d'Oro but her victory at another...
I did not pull the trigger, murder accomplice insists
An accomplice in a murder yesterday appealed against a 30-year-jail term on the grounds that he got the same treatment as the man who pulled the...
Scientific map shows result of 4°C rise in average temperature
Science is telling us loud and clear that we have to stop climate change, said British High Commissioner Louise Stanton, backed by a map...
Aid for small businesses in Budget 2010
The government would be announcing aid for small enterprises over and above EU funds in Monday's Budget, Finance Minister Tonio Fenech announced...
Minister's stern warning to gaming operators
Finance Minister Tonio Fenech yesterday warned gaming operators that they would have their licence withdrawn immediately with no chance of renewal...
Foreign investment in Gozo since 2006
Finance Minister Tonio Fenech has given a breakdown of the foreign investment that was made in Gozo between 2006 and in the first six months of...
Expenditure on medicines
The government paid €72.5 million for medicines last year and €26 million in the first six months of this year.
The information was...
Invalidity pensions withdrawn
The government has withdrawn the invalidity pension of 414 persons during 2008 and this year.
Minister John Dalli told Labour MP Adrian Vassallo...
72 foreign nurses
Social Policy Minister John Dalli told Parliament yesterday that there are 72 foreign nurses within the departments of health, the aged and...
Work on 61 ships in a year
Infrastructure Minister Austin Gatt said in Parliament that between November last year and last month, work was carried out on 61 ships at the...
Alleged shooting infringements
Home Affairs Minister Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici said there was an increase of 69 alleged shooting infringements in 2008, from 282 in 2007 to 351. He...
Stars of Charity
Stars of Charity, the concert being organised by the AX Foundation in aid of Moviment Ġesu Fil-Proxxmu, will be staged on December 11 and not on...
'Tired but happy' artist still going strong
Artist John Borg Manduca's latest solo exhibition was a source of immense personal pleasure for more than one reason, including the prestige of...
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