The Malta Independent

21 January 2020, Tuesday

Police chief: Our proposal ‘superior’ to that of the Opposition – PM

Prime Minister Robert Abela said this morning that the proposal to be discussed by Cabinet with regard to the appointment of the police commissioner is “superior” to that of the...

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latest comment from Gorg Sciberras, 21/01/2020 14:39: You don't need 2/3 majority to elect the President and the AG (so far).

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My political career is not over, Justyne Caruana says

Former Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana said her political career is not over and she intends to contest the next election. Writing on Facebook, Caruana thanked all the people who were expressing...

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latest comment from HappyNow, 21/01/2020 14:32: Unbelievable, the shamelessness of these people....

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Justyne Caruana resignation: Joseph Muscat refuses to answer questions

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has refused to give his take on the resignation of Justyne Caruana from the post of Gozo Minister, following reports that her husband, former deputy police chief...

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latest comment from Evarist Saliba, 21/01/2020 13:43: Joseph Muscat claims that he never got involved in investigations. Daphne Caruana Galizia knew more than he did about what his Chief of Staff, and other persons of trust and ministers that he chose, were doing, and when DCG did reveal what they were doing, he told us that he was not curious enough to try to find out. Should we praise him for this lack of interest?

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Police investigating Silvio Valletta, Yorgen Fenech link

The police are investigating links between its former deputy commissioner Silvio Valletta and Yorgen Fenech, who has been accused with complicity in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Valletta...

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FAA condemns plans for Victoria to Marsalforn road widening works

Environment and heritage NGO Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar has condemned Infrastructure Malta’s plans to widen the road from Victoria, Gozo to Marsalforn. In a statement yesterday,...

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George Degiorgio asks whether MSS had warrant to tap phone

One of the men accused of carrying out the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has asked a court to order the head of the Security Services, Joseph Bugeja, to explain whether a warrant had...

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latest comment from Fisch, 21/01/2020 14:26: Random discovery is no problem. The police enters your house and finds something else.

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Anton Refalo takes oath of office as minister

Anton Refalo this afternoon took his oath of office as minister. The ceremony was presided by President George Vella, with Prime Minister Robert Abela in attendance. Refalo was named...

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latest comment from Percy Pace, 21/01/2020 14:34: Promotion ghal Ghammieri. Well done Ton, and keep it up.

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Not only London: Silvio Valletta watched Champions League final with Yorgen Fenech in Kiev

It wasn’t only in London where Silvio Valletta and Yorgen Fenech watched a football game together. After it was revealed on Sunday that the two had been together at Stamford Bridge to watch...

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latest comment from Paul Pullicino, 21/01/2020 14:06: All over the world, cops receiving favours or gifts from anyone, least of all as part of their close association with casino owners, are classified as crooked cops. By the date of the match, the police top brass had already asked the MSS to tap Yorgen's phone.......but what the 'hack', why miss a good time in Kiev with a millionaire friend of the PM and his Chief of Staff.....

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Man with face covered by handkerchief steals money from Sliema shop

A man whose face was covered with a handkerchief made off with an undisclosed amount of cash in a hold-up on a shop in Sliema, the police said. The hold-up took place on Monday at 9pm in Mrabat...

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Watch: ‘We will be in favour of anything that leads to more transparency’ – Abigail Mamo

Chief Executive Officer of the Malta Chamber of SMEs Abigail Mamo said that the chamber supports any measures taken by the new Cabinet that lead to more good governance and transperancy. Last...

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Arson attack on man’s car ‘act of revenge’, court hears

A court has heard how a recent arson attack on a man's parked Mercedes was an act of revenge, as a couple were accused of carrying out the attack, four days after a third individual was charged with...

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21% increase in number of cruise passengers in 2019 – NSO

Total cruise passengers for 2019 stood at 765,696, an increase of 21.0 per cent over 2018. Of these, 64.2 per cent came from EU Member States, the NSO said today. The most signiﬁcant increases...

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Updated (2): Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana resigns after husband linked to Daphne murder suspect

Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana is set to resign on Monday after reports linked her husband to the man accused with complicity in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia....

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latest comment from joe borg, 21/01/2020 07:45: yes they all have their hands in the same pie. its more commonly called politics and the fear of losing votes

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10 years after Vatican reform, Legion of Christ in new abuse crisis

The administrator of the elite Catholic school in Cancun, Mexico, used to take the girls out of class and send them to the chapel, where the priest from the Legion of Christ religious order would...

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China steps up efforts to control new coronavirus outbreak

Heightened precautions were being taken in China and elsewhere Tuesday as governments strove to control the outbreak of a new coronavirus that threatens to spread further during the Lunar New Year...

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Clint Camilleri replaces Caruana as Gozo Minister, Refalo to be Minister for Agriculture

Clint Camilleri will be appointed Gozo Minister, replacing Justyne Caruana, who resigned in the wake of reports linking her former policeman husband to Yorgen Fenech. The announcement was made by...

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latest comment from Alex Tyrrell, 21/01/2020 14:14: Justyne made a lot of improvements to roads around the island especially around Qala and that was set to continue. This was and is the area that needs the most work as I'm sure you will agree. As for Clint I've been watching him for years and he does as little as possible preferring to allow others to do all the work and then coming in at the last minute to claim the glory. He's a typical brown noser.

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Prince Harry hopes for calmer future, but not much chance

Prince Harry says he's taking a “leap of faith’’ as he steps back from royal duties in an attempt to build a more peaceful life — one free of the journalists who have filmed,...

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Cardona requests Speaker’s ruling, Azzopardi says ‘sue me’

Labour MP Chris Cardona this morning asked the Speaker of the House of Representatives to give a ruling on a speech given by Nationalist MP Jason Azzopardi in December. Cardona said that last...

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latest comment from mark portelli, 21/01/2020 08:39: Can’t wait! That would surely be another justice with Daphne

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Public inquiry: 'Suspicious' that FIAU not given resources when investigating PEPs - former director

FIAU Director Manfred Galdes testifying in the public inquiry into the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia....

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latest comment from Francis Saliba, 21/01/2020 13:39: The harm that Joseph Muscat & Associates caused Malta by their corruption and organised criminality is still very much with us where they hang it from our necks and will continue to do so for many. many years to come, only God knows how long. Reluctant witnesses are part of the Muscat scheme of things and it is a Herculean task for Robert Abela to cleanse that Augean stable of filth.

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Muscat declines to comment on which civil liberties he will be pushing for

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat refused to give an explanation as to which civil liberties he was referring to during his final speech as Prime Minister. He had hinted that he plans to push for...

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latest comment from Franko Bollo, 20/01/2020 22:22: The majority of Maltese citizens may very well be opposed to abortion, but, what about the majority of Maltese women?

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PN presents draft Bill on appointment and removal of Police Commissioners

The Nationalist Party has presented a draft Bill which would see Police Commissioners appointed and removed by a two-thirds Parliamentary majority. The motion, which seeks to make amendments in...

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latest comment from Spiru Friggieri, 21/01/2020 14:11: "The PN said it has been saying for many months that police chiefs should be appointed and removed by a two-thirds majority." With all due respect this is non-sense!!! Politicians stop harassing public officers if you really believe in the rule of law. There are procedure how to deal with defaulting public officers and not by trail by media or humiliation simple because you know they cannot reply back!!! Shame on you!!!!

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‘I am extraneous to case’ Caruana says in resignation letter

Justyne Caruana says she is extraneous to the case involving her husband, but was nonetheless handing her resignation from the post of Gozo Minister. Part of the resignation letter was published...

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latest comment from joe borg, 21/01/2020 09:03: u tghid ma qalliex li ha jsiefer jew dawn jghixu go djar diferenti! ifhem ma tantx tidher li ghandna gosti sbieh fl-irgiel u ma trid xejn biex ma thallix jersaq hahahaha

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Minister’s resignation: Chamber welcomes PM’s message of zero tolerance

The resignation of Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana sends a strong, and much needed message of zero tolerance towards any shadow of a doubt of questionable conduct, the Chamber of Commerce said on...

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latest comment from RENO CALLEJA, 20/01/2020 23:14: Everyone can pontificate. I hope the Chamber would demand from its members, lthe same transperency, imtegrity , honesty and accountabilty that the Prime Minister is demanding from his Ministers

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Public inquiry: 15 reports related to Panama Papers were sent to police - FIAU director

Current FIAU Director Kenneth Farrugia has said that a total of 15 reports related to tne Panama Papers were sent by the FIAU to the police. He was testifying in the public inquiry into the...

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latest comment from Francis Saliba, 21/01/2020 08:55: "Current FIAU Director Kenneth Farrugia has said that a total of 15 reports related to the Panama Papers were sent by the FIAU to the police." No wonder that a judge felt the need to urge the police and the Attorney General to do their share so that the law courts could function! The Commissioner has belatedly gone, and none too soon. Next one please.

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Caruana’s resignation sets government ethics benchmark - PM

The resignation of Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana has set the government’s ethics benchmark, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Monday. Caruana resigned this morning after reports her...

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latest comment from M. Agius, 21/01/2020 07:55: Delia is not being investigated. He challenged the police to do so. Others only gossip.

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Terse comment by PM on Caruana resignation disappoints Opposition

A short comment made by Prime Minister Robert Abela on the resignation of Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana this morning disappointed the Opposition as it was expecting a more detailed...

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latest comment from Fergison, 21/01/2020 07:33: It-TBISSIM taghhom mhi assolutament xejn verita. Il-kontinwita taghhom hi li jevadu il-qorti kostituzjonali. Mela xi hadd f'pajjiz li suppist demokratiku, b'dak il-hnieg u krimi alita kollha jibqa imkahhal bil-kolla mal poter. Fejn qatt rajniha din hluef pajjizi komunisti. Tal-misthija din u fl'EU.

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Edwin Vassallo laments lack of respect as parliamentary sitting held during father’s funeral

Nationalist MP Edwin Vassallo this morning lamented lack of respect from the House of Representatives after a sitting was held at the same time as the funeral of his father. Speaking in...

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latest comment from Free Speech, 20/01/2020 20:23: If you say so.....

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Attard man grievously injured after losing control of motorcycle in Paola

A 22-year-old man from Attard was grievously injured on Monday afternoon after he lost control of his motorbike in Paola. The accident took place in Vjal Sir Paul Boffa, at around 1.30pm, the...

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Police chief: Our proposal ‘superior’ to that of the Opposition – PM

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