Spanish student climbed on apartment roof and destroyed skylight in drunken stupor Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 14:06 Last update: about 11 years ago A Spanish student admitted in court today to destroying a skylight while he was drunk. Jose Vicente Garcia Sorano, 22, was accused of climbing on to the roof of a St Julian's apartment building...
Absenteeism fines: ‘Forced’ school attendance leading to class disruption Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 13:33 Last update: about 11 years ago Therese Bonnici The authorities' effort to combat absenteeism may have not been well planned out and as a result some students are attending school just to avoid being fined, have no interest in learning and...
‘My conscience guided me while swimming against current in troubled waters’ – Judge Wenzu Mintoff Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 13:23 Last update: about 11 years ago Kevin Schembri Orland Judge Lawrence Mintoff spoke about his past during his speech in his first sitting, stating that in a past post certain crucial moments required solitude. "There were times when I ended up...
Malta Employers’ Association condemns indecent working conditions for Asians Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 13:06 Last update: about 11 years ago The Malta Employers' Association has condemned without reservation the alleged abusive employment of foreign nationals by Leisure Clothing Ltd. The Association stated that it is unacceptable that...
Labour government should come clean with Air Malta employees, Nationalist Party says; PL reacts Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 12:25 Last update: about 11 years ago Duncan Barry Shadow minister for tourism Robert Arrigo has urged the government to come clean with Air Malta employees and the public in general and reply to concerns being raised, most particularly if Air Malta...
Irresponsible to tamper with COLA mechanism because of ‘insignificant’ wage increase, PL insists Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 10:43 Last update: about 11 years ago According to the Labour Party, it would have been irresponsible for the government to tamper with the COLA mechanism simply because the calculation will lead to a €0.58 weekly wage increase this...
Waste collection complaint: PL Lija councillor did not breach ethics, governance board rules Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 10:39 Last update: about 11 years ago Duncan Barry The Board of Local Governance has found PL Lija councillor Marc Sant not to be in breach of ethics after he took to Facebook to air his frustration over a "disservice" which is allegedly being...
EU report shows Malta has largest fall in Green House Gas emissions among member states Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 10:17 Last update: about 11 years ago Kevin Schembri Orland Malta sees the largest relative fall in Green House Gas (GHG) emissions between 2012 and 2013 compared with the precious year, according to an EU report. The report titled; "Approximated EU GHG...
President attends commemoration of 100th anniversary of Belgium's invasion by Germany Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 10:07 Last update: about 11 years ago The President of Malta, Marie Louise Coleiro Preca, following an invitation from the King of the Belgians, King Philippe, has participated and represented Malta during the Commemoration of the 100th...
Karmenu Vella’s departure to Brussels may pave way for return to Parliament of ‘Il-Farell’ Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 08:44 Last update: about 11 years ago John Cordina Joseph Farrugia 'il-Farell' may be returning to parliament after a 16-year absence following the resignation of Karmenu Vella, if last year's general election results are any indication. But his...