Positive response to blood donation call after dip in donations noted – Chris Fearne Friday, 24 July 2015, 12:31 Last update: about 12 years ago Duncan Barry The response to calls for blood donations this week was positive after around 350 donors came forward to donate blood in just two days, Parliamentary Secretary for Health Chris Fearne said...
BOV being turned into a ‘Labour club’; bank image being damaged - PN; government replies Friday, 24 July 2015, 11:58 Last update: about 12 years ago Jacob Borg The Nationalist Party today raised concerns about the manner in which Bank of Valletta is being led by its chairman, John Cassar White. Spokesperson for financial services Kristy Debono said BOV...
Number of unemployed persons drops by 1,500 in June - National Statistics Office Friday, 24 July 2015, 11:20 Last update: about 12 years ago In June, the number of persons registering for work stood at 5,209 compared to 6,751 in the corresponding month last year, the National Statistice office said today. Registered Unemployed: June...
Archbishop Scicluna adopts 17th century document to be restored by notarial archives Friday, 24 July 2015, 11:14 Last update: about 12 years ago Archbishop Charles Scicluna has “adopted” a 1608 document issued by Pope Paul V, which will be restored by the Notarial Archives in Valletta. The document is a brief of Pope Paul...
Environment Minister announces pilot project for new organic waste garbage bags Friday, 24 July 2015, 11:12 Last update: about 12 years ago Kevin Schembri Orland The Ministry for the Environment has announced a new pilot project for the collection of organic waste. Minister Leo Brincat, along with Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Stefan...
The usual summer problems: unreliable buses, frequent power cuts and noisy fireworks Friday, 24 July 2015, 10:56 Last update: about 12 years ago Stephen Calleja We are a nation of people who grumble, but there are times when we cannot be blamed for doing so. Each summer, the same issues crop up. Each summer, those responsible say that matters will...
Gozitans fined €13,500 for manufacturing explosives illegally beneath night club, theatre house Friday, 24 July 2015, 10:36 Last update: about 12 years ago Neil Camilleri Two Gozitans have been fined €13,500 each after they were caught manufacturing fireworks illegally in a garage in Victoria last March. George Attard, 37, and Emanuel Buhagiar, 35, who are...
Shooting of Colin Firth's latest film begins in Malta, actor here for a week Friday, 24 July 2015, 10:21 Last update: about 12 years ago The Malta Film Commission said this morning that the filming in Malta of a highly anticipated new feature film based on the true story of amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst and his attempt to win the...
Marlene Mizzi appointed S&D spokesperson on combating sexual abuse and sexual exploitation Friday, 24 July 2015, 09:48 Last update: about 12 years ago Labour MEP Marlene Mizzi has been appointed as the Socialists and Democrats (S&D) spokesperson on the CULT’s committee opinion on ‘’Combating the sexual abuse and sexual...
Michelle Muscat and Special Olympics team arrive in Los Angeles for World Games Friday, 24 July 2015, 08:58 Last update: about 12 years ago Mrs Michelle Muscat, spouse of the Prime Minister has been invited as a guest of honour by Special Olympics International to attend the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, United...