The Malta Independent

11 August 2022, Thursday

Gozo losing its charm due to over-development – unanimous verdict in GTA survey

All establishments that took part in a survey organised by the Gozo Tourism Association said that the sister island is losing its charm because of over-development. During the past two weeks, the...

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latest comment from Gozo Pen, 10/08/2022 14:46: Unfortunately the Greedy Corrupt Construction Companies has ruined Gozo once and for all. It is too late now. Besides that Gozo is run by incompetent and childish administration. Without vision and experience. They put everyone on the wage roll of the Gozo Ministry and they do not show up for work. They destroyed the self employed and small businesses forever. Unfortunately Gozo is no more.

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Vacancy advert for new headmaster at St Albert College creates further tension among teachers

A vacancy advert posted on Facebook calling for new headmasters for St Albert the Great College has created further tension among teachers at the school, some of which have resorted to expressing...

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latest comment from odomos, 10/08/2022 15:37: The Church is YOU and I. This is a young, inexperienced Rector with a Board proffering dubious advice and a Headmaster who had grown too big for his britches. A tricky situation badly handled.

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Greece: Dozens missing after migrant boat sinks

Greek authorities were conducting a major search and rescue operation Wednesday for dozens of people missing at sea east of the island of Karpathos after a boat reportedly carrying up to 80 migrants...

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43 new Covid-19 cases reported, one patient dies

43 new Covid-19 cases were registered on Wednesday, as one patient passed away while positive for the virus. The number of active cases has dropped to 696. Since the start of the pandemic,...

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27 people arrested for living in Malta illegally, set for deportation

27 people have been arrested for living in Malta illegally and are set to be deported, the police said in a statement on Tuesday. The police said that its Immigration squad and the Marsa...

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latest comment from Victor Zammit McKeon, 10/08/2022 08:05: If they have been found living in Malta without the necessary permits, then they should be deported. Have they paid their taxes etc.?

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Fishing vessels blessed as Lampuki season gets underway next week

A traditional scene could be witnessed in Marsaxlokk on Tuesday night, as the locality’s parish priest Fr Luke Seguna blessed fishermen’s vessels prior to the opening of the lampuki...

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Musician, actor Jesmond Tedesco Triccas passes away

Guitarist Jesmond Tedesco Triccas has passed away, his niece Roberta Metsola announced. My superstar uncle Jesmond Tedesco Triccas or It-Triccas as everyone in Malta knew him, passed...

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Environmental Health Officers industrial action lifted by UHM

The Industrial action that came after discrimination against Environmental Health Officers (EHO) has been lifted by the UHM after multiple talks between the union and the Health Ministry. This...

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Responses to proposed journalism reforms being analysed, Justice Minister says in meeting with IGM

The responses of a committee of media experts to a number of proposed reforms to the journalism sector are being analysed by the government as it gets ready to table legislative changes in parliament,...

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Dangerous driving by e-scooter users 'represents serious danger to visually impaired' - foundation

The Malta Guide Dogs Foundation, which trains visually-impaired persons to become independent in their mobility through the use of the white cane and guide dogs, has aired a number of concerns over...

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latest comment from Victor Zammit McKeon, 10/08/2022 15:22: How right you are! And more to come. Action, please. to-day before to-morrow.

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E-scooter rider injured in St Paul’s Bay accident

An e-scooter rider was injured after he was hit by a car on the St Paul’s Bay by-pass on Tuesday evening, the police said. The rider, a Spanish man aged 25, resident in St Paul’s Bay,...

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Employers calls on government to shelve ‘airy fairy projects’ to bring finances back on track

The Malta Employers’ Association (MEA) has called on the government to shelve what they described as “airy fairy projects” and use the money for more pressing infrastructural...

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latest comment from Bob Hawke, 10/08/2022 13:59: There is no planning in a prostitutional style economy. It only accommodates the pimps and their owners.

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TMID Editorial: How election in Italy can affect Malta

A general election will be held in Italy in September, earlier than anticipated. Once again, the Italians are called to select their representatives, and the outcome of the election will also...

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latest comment from Walter White, 10/08/2022 09:38: porti chiusi and Malta should do the same or else we'll be invaded. Meloni and Salvini are the only solution for Italy.

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47 new Covid-19 cases reported, one patient dies

47 new Covid-19 cases were registered on Tuesday, as one patient passed away while positive for the virus. The number of active cases has dropped to 799. Since the start of the pandemic,...

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Far-right sympathiser Eman Cross charged with threatening his mother, carrying unlicensed firearm

Eman Cross, a 20-year-old far-right sympathiser from Hamrun, has been arraigned in court this morning, charged with threatening his mother and her partner, as well as making threats and insults in...

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latest comment from Hans Horst, 10/08/2022 07:35: Education fail.

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81-year-old man accused of sexually abusing 5-year-old girl

An 81-year-old man was on Tuesday accused in court of having sexually abused a five-year-old girl. Carmelo Refalo pleaded not guilty to defilement of the minor, facilitating her defilement,...

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latest comment from Paul bermon, 09/08/2022 17:39: So he gets probation for a similar offence which is a disgrace, maybe now someone in the court system may see what a mess they make of other peoples lives by giving inadequate sentences and bail! what a joke One of the reasons for not giving bail is the possibility of reoffending which has already happened Shame on the Magistrates involved

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Fredrick Azzopardi seeks magistrate's recusal, claims charges are time-barred and extinct

Former Infrastructure Malta CEO Frederick Azzopardi has requested the recusal of the magistrate tasked with hearing the criminal case filed against him over breaches of environmental protection...

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latest comment from Patricia Mifsud, 09/08/2022 19:09: I obviously stand to be corrected, however, the way I read it, claiming something is "time barred and extinct" doesn't mean that you are claiming you are innocent. It means that you're thumbing your nose at the rest of us and saying "na na na na naaaa, you can't get me".

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Archbishop meets with staff of St Albert the Great College

Archbishop Charles Scicluna met with the staff of St Albert the Great College and expressed his hope that initiatives of inclusiveness be implemented in Church schools in the spirit of openness and...

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1,246 final deeds of sale relating to residential property registered in July

The NSO recorded that the total number of final deeds of sale to residential property amounted to 1,246 during July 2022, which is a decrease of 10.1% or 140 deeds compared to last year....

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San Ġiljan await their opponents in the final after Sliema pile more pressure on Neptunes

Gzira’s euro run comes to a halt in heavy 0-4 defeat against Wolfsberger

Ex-Manchester United star Ryan Giggs starts assault trial

Haaland shines for Man City, United lose under Ten Hag

Liverpool stumble, Tottenham impress in EPL openers

Sirens show strength and perseverance to clinch the Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sports Cup

Arsenal open EPL with 2-0 win at Crystal Palace

Conference League: Krastev’s 95th minute goal shatters Spartans’ gallant display

Conference League: Ten-man Hibernians earn precious draw in Latvia

Conference League: Gzira remain unbeaten after another solid display in Austria

Gzira’s euro run comes to a halt in heavy 0-4 defeat against Wolfsberger

Gzira’s european run came to an abrupt end yesterday at Ta’ Qali as the Maroons were heavily beaten 4-0 by Austrian side Wolfsberger who thus qualify for the Play-Off stage. It was a...

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latest comment from Xkamun, 10/08/2022 13:43: Kolla mil-Gzira l-players! :-)

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Updated: Actress, singer Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73

Singer and actress Olivia Newton-John, who starred in the film “Grease” and had several hit songs over her career, has died at the age of 73, her official Facebook page announced Monday....

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latest comment from Walter White, 09/08/2022 08:38: Such a beautiful and graceful lady. RIP 🥀

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Embassies invest in toolkit to bring government services closer to Maltese expats

Maltese embassies abroad have invested in a new Consul On The Move (COTM) toolkit through an investment of around €250,000 from the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade. The...

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latest comment from Anthony Smith, 10/08/2022 09:51: So why not post my last question then you are the worst in the world at posting any thing.

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Construction worker injured in one-and-a-half storey fall

A construction worker suffered grievous injuries when he fell one and a half storeys in a construction site he was working in. The man, who police were unable to identify at the time, fell while...

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latest comment from Anthony Alamango, 09/08/2022 11:48: Wow sometimes a Construction worker is injured or died. What a shame !!! Where are the Health and Safety Officers, this is happening every day !!!

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Convicted rapist wanted in Bulgaria is released from arrest after prosecution blunder

A judge has ordered the release of a man wanted by the Bulgarian authorities in order to serve a three-year prison sentence for rape, in view of the failure by the Attorney General’s Office to...

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latest comment from Mark Said., 09/08/2022 06:28: AG=Atrocious Gaffes!

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San Ġiljan await their opponents in the final after Sliema pile more pressure on Neptunes

NEPTUNES VIDEOSLOTS........ 9 SLIEMA FRANK SALT............. 11 (2-4), (3-3), (3-2), (1-2) A fine display by Sliema Frank Salt permitted them to keep on hoping for a berth...

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BOV withdraws high-balance fee

Bank of Valletta announced that it will no longer be charging the high-balance fee on deposits to non-personal customers. The high-balance fee was introduced as a result of the negative interest rate...

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TMID Editorial: Reduce allocated speaking times in Parliament

Labour Party CEO and MP Randolph Debattista said that if parliamentary speeches become shorter, the work carried out by the government would increase and the speeches would become more engaging for...

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latest comment from Alba Trossington, 09/08/2022 18:28: For all the silly and uninspiring things they say, they might as well not speak at all.

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Woman injured as car crashes into wall

A woman was injured when she lost control of the car she was driving and crashed into a wall, the police said. The accident took place in Borg Gharib Street, Ghajnsielem, at 11.45pm on...

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Muscat’s government kept ‘potentially unlawful agreement hidden’ – Caruana Galizia Foundation

The Information and Data Protection Commissioner Ian Deguara has recognized that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat's government kept a potentially unlawful agreement hidden from the public, the...

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latest comment from Francis Said, 09/08/2022 10:51: I hopefully expect Minster Dalli to honour her code of service to the Country and present the papers ASAP. This will be a true indication that Democracy still has a present and a future in Malta.

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Business

Malta: Developing the framework for casino operators

MeDirect continued its transformation towards becoming a pan-European WealthTech leader

BOV withdraws high-balance fee

Attracting visitors to an exciting race with dinosaurs

Gozo losing its charm due to over-development – unanimous verdict in GTA survey

Vacancy advert for new headmaster at St Albert College creates further tension among teachers

Greece: Dozens missing after migrant boat sinks

43 new Covid-19 cases reported, one patient dies

27 people arrested for living in Malta illegally, set for deportation

Fishing vessels blessed as Lampuki season gets underway next week

Musician, actor Jesmond Tedesco Triccas passes away

Environmental Health Officers industrial action lifted by UHM

Responses to proposed journalism reforms being analysed, Justice Minister says in meeting with IGM

Dangerous driving by e-scooter users 'represents serious danger to visually impaired' - foundation

E-scooter rider injured in St Paul’s Bay accident

Employers calls on government to shelve ‘airy fairy projects’ to bring finances back on track

TMID Editorial: How election in Italy can affect Malta

47 new Covid-19 cases reported, one patient dies

Far-right sympathiser Eman Cross charged with threatening his mother, carrying unlicensed firearm

81-year-old man accused of sexually abusing 5-year-old girl

Fredrick Azzopardi seeks magistrate's recusal, claims charges are time-barred and extinct

Archbishop meets with staff of St Albert the Great College

1,246 final deeds of sale relating to residential property registered in July

MUT takes Mario Mallia’s sacking to court

‘There is no issue,’ PN MPs say on Robert Arrigo claims against Bernard Grech

Rescue ship carrying 87 migrants refused entry to Malta

Nicholas Monsarrat’s former Gozo residence heritage protection confirmed

Ex-Manchester United star Ryan Giggs starts assault trial

Government’s plan to restructure Air Malta has failed and lost its credibility – PN

Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar meets with President George Vella to discuss over-development

Plans to construct new ITS campus in Smart City go before PA board this week

Agreement signed to strengthen collaboration between creative community, publishing industry

Gzira’s euro run comes to a halt in heavy 0-4 defeat against Wolfsberger

Updated: Actress, singer Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73

Embassies invest in toolkit to bring government services closer to Maltese expats

Construction worker injured in one-and-a-half storey fall

Convicted rapist wanted in Bulgaria is released from arrest after prosecution blunder

San Ġiljan await their opponents in the final after Sliema pile more pressure on Neptunes

BOV withdraws high-balance fee

TMID Editorial: Reduce allocated speaking times in Parliament

Woman injured as car crashes into wall

Muscat’s government kept ‘potentially unlawful agreement hidden’ – Caruana Galizia Foundation

Biker grievously injured in Burmarrad accident

'Potentially fatal' PN confusion is 'legacy of gonziPN' – Alfred Sant

Balluta Bay safe for swimming again

TMID Editorial: E-scooters and alternative modes of transport

8-year-old grievously injured in traffic accident

42 new Covid-19 cases registered