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Foreigner Injured at sea

Friday, 27 July 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

A 48-year-old foreigner, whose nationality is still unknown, is on the critical list after he was injured at sea off St Julian’s as the dinghy in which he and his son were sailing capsized....

Over 40 Schools get makeover

Friday, 27 July 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Over 40 schools are getting a makeover and being modernised by the Foundation for Tomorrow’s Schools...

UHM Withdraws two directives

Friday, 27 July 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

The Union Haddiema Maghqudin has withdrawn industrial action directives at the outpatient clinic following an increase in the staff complement. ...

Government Announces aid for tomato industry

Friday, 27 July 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The Rural Affairs and Environment Ministry announced a Lm107,325 (EUR250,000) financial aid scheme for tomato growers and the producers of tomato products yesterday....

Court: Jailed For two years for theft

Friday, 27 July 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

A man from Valletta was jailed for two years yesterday after he pleaded guilty to stealing various items of clothing from Eurosport in November 2006....

Court: Charged With stealing bags from Sliema beach

Friday, 27 July 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

A man from Luqa was granted bail yesterday after he pleaded not guilty to stealing handbags from tourists who were enjoying the beach in Sliema. ...

Registered Unemployed down on June 2006

Friday, 27 July 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

The number of people registered unemployed in June stood at 6,337, down by 724 compared to June 2006. ...

Maltese Disagree with road tolls

Friday, 27 July 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

While the Maltese are the EU’s fifth-highest users of motorised transport, the majority do not hold with the concept of drivers paying for congestion and environmental damage through the introduction of road tolls...

Court: Police Officer charged with fraud

Friday, 27 July 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

A 37-year-old police officer pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges of misappropriation and defrauding the government of between Lm200 and Lm500....

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