The reason for the electricity supply to the area around Luqa Briffa Street and Giacint Tua Street in Gzira repeatedly failing, with surges when the power returns, has been found to be due to a tower crane that was connected to this circuit, Investment, Industry and IT Minister Austin Gatt told Labour MP Evarist Bartolo.

Now that the tower crane has been connected to another circuit, the system has reverted to normal.

PM’s hospitality

The Office of the Prime Minister spent Lm71,000 in lunches and hospitality last year, Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi told Labour MP Noel Farrugia. The Finance Ministry spent a further Lm40,000.

Failed asylum

seekers given help

Migrants who have not met the criteria to receive protection as refugees in Malta are accommodated in open centres and given a small allowance for essential needs while they await repatriation, Family and Social Solidarity Minister Dolores Cristina told Labour MP Chris Agius.