The Malta Independent 10 December 2019, Tuesday

Daphne murder public inquiry - Photos taken of us in restaurants ended up on Bedingfield blog

The public inquiry into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia held its first sitting in court last week, and is set to continue today. Judge Michael Mallia is the chairman of the inquiry...

latest comment from NickB, 10/12/2019 20:46: You are a coward. For you to say that a person deserves to be killed for exposing corrupt politicians who are stealing from YOU as well as everyone else, you must really have your head rammed so far up your own posterior that you cant tell up from down.
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Is Malta on track to be the EU’s next Hungary or Poland? - Politico

There is unease among members of the Socialists & Democrats group, of which Joseph Muscat’s Labour Party is a member, influential magazine Politico reports. The investigation...

latest comment from Carlo Garibaldi, 10/12/2019 20:16: what wrong Whit hungary and Poland did they had a similar chalos I don't think so it's completely different to a murder involved in politics
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Conflict of interest? Magistrate Nadine Lia leading Melvin Theuma phantom job inquiry

Magistrate Nadine Lia is leading the inquiry into the phantom government job given by Castille to middleman Melvin Theuma, a PN MP has pointed out.  Writing on Facebook, Jason Azzopardi asked why...

latest comment from A Zammit, 10/12/2019 18:59: Issa nafdaw lil Dr Delia jew Dr Busuttil. Aktar ma jizdied is-Surplus, aktar isir minn kollox biex nibdew nafdawhom.
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If PM resigns now, President can appoint MP he believes has support of the majority

The President can appoint a member of the House of Representatives as Prime Minister who, in his judgement, is best able to command the support of the majority of MPs should Joseph Muscat resign now,...

latest comment from Aaron de Giorgio, 10/12/2019 20:28: It would be unwise for the Archbishop to comment. If he opens his mouth you can expect a rabid gushing of venom from the governing party against church interference, the 60s and all that.
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Short sitting: Yorgen Fenech case against leading investigator continues

The hearing of the constitutional case filed by murder suspect Yorgen Fenech to have Inspector Keith Arnaud removed from the investigation related to the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia continues in...

latest comment from Elephant in the Room, 10/12/2019 10:52: Can someone please explain who authorized the Director of Prisons to check press cards for a court hearing? He has no remit beyond the walls of the prisons - if anything, a policeman should be doing this.
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Updated: Robert Abela says protests’ only purpose now is to provoke; PN MEPs reply

PL Leadership candidate Robert Abela has said that the civil society protests happening now only have one purpose, to provoke. Civil society groups have been protesting since the original arrest...

latest comment from joe tedesco, 10/12/2019 19:43: THE ONLY PROVOCATION COMES FROM THOSE COWARDLY DEATH THREATS SENT TO MOBILE PHONES AND ON SOCIAL MEDIA FROM PL DIEHARDS.
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No comment from rectorate on why academics petition demanding PM's immediate resignation not signed

No members of the University of Malta’s rectorate appear to be among those endorsing a petition calling for the immediate resignation of outgoing Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. Three hundred...

latest comment from Angus Black, 10/12/2019 18:43: More than just Labour sympathies. More than just partisan interests. How large does Gowzef's back pocket have to be, to accommodate some of them?
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Watch: Protesters block Castille side entrance for five hours, media thrown out

The side entrance to the Office of the Prime Minister in Castille has been blocked by protesters this morning....

latest comment from blakantunieri, 09/12/2019 23:34: I think it is about time the police start taking effective action before someone retaliates and we reach the point of no return. These protests will not stop before the legitimate government is on its knees.
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People want Labour government to wake up from coma – Evarist Bartolo

People would like to see the Labour government wake up from the coma and start leading the country again, Education Minister Evarist Bartolo writes this morning. In a Facebook post, Bartolo said...

latest comment from joe tedesco, 10/12/2019 19:56: HAD THE COUNTRY NOT BEEN HIJACKED BY THE PASSPORT SALESMAN'S DECISION NOT TO RESIGN IMMEDIATELY, THE COUNTRY WOULD BE BUSINESS AS USUAL.
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Watch: Fr David Muscat told to move away by Daphne's sisters, in spite of Salvu Mallia intervention

Controversial priest Fr David Muscat was told to move aside by members of the Caruana Galizia family, who are stationed themselves outside the side entrance of the OPM, which has been closed as...

latest comment from Emmett Brown, 09/12/2019 12:15: I have been present in almost all the protests and mainly as I believe in the rule of law and freedom of expression, But Daphne’s sisters have gone above what is considered to be freedom of speech - today’s was a spontaneous protest and thus they have for sure no right to choose who can join and who not.
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Former PL MEP tells Fearne to take over as Prime Minister now

Former PL MEP Marlene Mizzi has bluntly said that Chris Fearne needs to take over as Prime Minister now. Posting on Facebook, she is the latest to join calls for the immediate resignation of...

latest comment from anthony, 10/12/2019 09:32: Ghalfejn dan il.genn biex jirrezenja l.priministru meta ghamel gid kbir ghal pajjizna...solval.kaz ta bomba hemm tlieta akkuzati..middleman u min hu kollox ukoll...il.PN jrid ifaqqar lil Malta u billi diga faqqar il.haddiema tal.Belt Valletta u negozjanti ukoll.. tal.pn anki mejta waqquwa ghax.zuffjett .ghandna nghidu grazzi lil.joseph Muscat...inqas kliem .ghal.gid tal.pajjiz..plse
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No more hidden deals: New PL leader must ‘upgrade’ public governance – Sant

Former Labour leader Alfred Sant insists that the new Labour leader should work on a “serious upgrade of public governance”.  It is “imperative”, he writes in his...

latest comment from Frances Pap, 10/12/2019 01:23: He got away just in time. Brussels I hear is comfortable enough with an MP's salary and pension to bolster you on for the remaining years of an otherwise ignominious career in politicking
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L-Istrina fundraising telethon will not be cancelled or postponed, President says

The annual L-Istrina fundraising telethon will go ahead as planned, President George Vella said today. As usual, the event will be held on Boxing Day. Over the past few days, there have been...

latest comment from My opinion, 10/12/2019 17:45: AMCC People with serious illnesses , are still going to need the money, no matter how corrupt some politicians are. So I believe that the knowledge of our president has absolutely noting to do with it.
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Total of four nominations for Helena Dalli’s Parliamentary seat

Four names have been nominated for the casual election in the third electoral division to elect a member of parliament following the resignation of Helena Dalli. The Electoral Commission notifies...

latest comment from Gerry Cowie, 09/12/2019 21:32: If somebody takes over Helena Dalli's department, will they make policy themselves or be led entirely by the biased department?
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Joseph Muscat to blame for the current economic recession, PN says

Businesses are suffering as a result of the political uncertainty created by government corruption, the Nationalist Party said on Monday. In a statement, PN spokesperson for the self-employed and...

latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 10/12/2019 10:52: Economics Redefined. The standard definition of a recession is two successive quarters (six months) of reductions in GDP growth rate. The latest published statistics relate to Quarter 3 of 2019, when GDP grew by 5.5%. So, to declare that there is a recession, one has to know that the economy went into recession on 1 October and will continue to decline into 31 March 2020. It seems that the Maltese Holy Spirit knows something that nobody else knows.
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Keeping the Maltese culture in San Francisco alive: A history, a community, and a call for support

Sitting some 15 miles south of San Francisco, Millbrae is in many ways a typical American suburban town. However, there are hints of things which set it apart from other such towns; subtle hints such...

latest comment from Phil Zammit, 10/12/2019 04:30: I heard of these "Maltese Honorary Consulates" in the USA. I wish the best to the folks in SF! I've lived in Washington (the State not DC!) for 42+ years and love it. Now retired, I enjoy my well earned living, home, family and open space. It is true, once Maltese, like a tiger, you never lose your stripes. That said, however, if (God forbid!) Malta and the USA were at war, I'd fight for the USA. In spite of the current political climate, the USA is an awesome country with 250+ years of integrity. Regrettably, similar political turmoil in Malta tarnishes the country not simply its government. Finally, after every (frequent visit) to the island I love so much, I return home with an aching heart for what it "used to be". Concrete jungles, gridlock and having to buy bottled water simply for a drink is not what I call progress! We have cities here in the USA with similar aberrations. But at least, the USA is a huge continent not an 18X9 mile rock. Sahha l-kulhadd.
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