Keith Micallef
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‘No comment’ by CBM governor on HSBC's future
Central Bank Governor Mario Vella would not comment or express his opinion on reports that one of Malta’s largest banks, HSBC, might be leaving soon. “It is not our practice to comment on individual banks. We all read the papers so we all know...
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Ex-CHOGM task force head Phyllis Muscat lands top arts job
Former CHOGM task force head Phyllis Muscat has been appointed chairman of the newly-established contemporary art museum. Her one-year appointment by the Justice Ministry, which is effective from March 29, was announced last Friday in the Malta...
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Minister evasive on whether fuel station revision will apply to current batch
A revision of the controversial fuel station policy might turn out to be “too little, too late”, as Environment Minister Josè Herrera would not commit himself on whether the tighter regulations would apply to pending applications. There are no...
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PN leader says he paid all tax due
Opposition leader Adrian Delia on Sunday confirmed he settled his pending tax bill as he lashed out against the Labour media which suggested he used party funds to pay the €55,000 due. The PL media said that Dr Delia made the payment last month,...
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Brian Schembri returns to conduct European Union Chamber Orchestra
Eight months after his controversial dismissal from the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, Brian Schembri is home to conduct the European Union Chamber Orchestra. The concert is on Friday evening at the Manoel Theatre as part of the International...
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WBRU ordered to pull out from event after FKNK complaints
An order for the Wild Birds Regulation Unit to withdraw from an event organised by Kaċċaturi San Ubertu was issued in the wake of complaints filed by the hunting federation (FKNK) to the Environment Ministry, the Times of Malta is informed. Such...
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Ex-Lands minister blames wrong advice for Gaffarena expropriation
Despite a recent court judgment which rescinded a controversial expropriation deal signed under his watch, former Lands Minister Michael Falzon has insisted there had been no wrongdoing on his part. Instead, he said the blame should go on those...
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‘Pressure’ by Environment Ministry led to Golovkin’s resignation
Sergei Golovkin, head of the Wild Birds Regulation Unit, stepped down after clashes with the Environment Ministry, with the final straw being pressure to pull out from an educational talk organised by Kaċċaturi San Umbertu. According to sources,...
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Tribunal upholds decision to refuse shooting facility
A decision to refuse permission for the construction of a shooting range and an academy close to the iconic Ħal Xluq chapel, on the outskirts of Siġġiewi has been confirmed by the Planning Appeals Tribunal. Submitted in 2015, the proposed...
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Interview: Good Friday processions have 'gone overboard' - Gozo Bishop
Gozo Bishop Mario Grech gives his views about the extravagant Holy Week celebrations, wealth and human values, abortion, poverty. Interview by Keith Micallef. You recently criticised certain aspects of the Holy Week celebrations in the Maltese...
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