Gozo Bishop Mario Grech urges children to be environmentally conscious, reduce waste Thursday, 27 August 2015, 13:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Helena Grech The importance of being environmentally conscious and responsible was the key message in a letter sent to the children of Gozo, by Bishop Mario Grech. Bishop Grech uses stories and real life examples...
New national physical education programme to start in new scholastic year - Bartolo Thursday, 27 August 2015, 12:57 Last update: about 11 years ago A new nationwide programme across local primary state schools will start in the coming scholastic year with the aim of improving physical literacy both in terms of quantity and quality, the Education...
Bank of Valletta announces call for applications for post of Chief Executive Officer Thursday, 27 August 2015, 12:50 Last update: about 11 years ago Bank of Valletta today announced a call for applications for the post of CEO. The contract of incumbent CEO Charles Borg expires on the 31 December 2015. The press release was issued on the...
‘I retired because I’ve had enough’ - Peralta 'satisfied' with Commission's findings Thursday, 27 August 2015, 12:25 Last update: about 11 years ago In exclusive comments to The Malta Independent yesterday evening in the wake of his surprise retirement from the bench, former Magistrate Carol Peralta stressed that he did not resign but that he has...
Man hospitalised after minibus flips over near Santa Venera tunnels; road closed temporarily Thursday, 27 August 2015, 11:57 Last update: about 11 years ago No one was injured this morning when a white minibus overturned on Regional Road, near the Santa Venera tunnels. The van ended up facing the wrong way after toppling over onto its side....
CPD to carry out large-scale simulation exercise to test earthquake response Thursday, 27 August 2015, 11:41 Last update: about 11 years ago Next week, the Civil Protection Department will be holding a large scale stimulation exercise, which will involve around 300 participants. The exercise, to be held on 3 September, will stimulate...
Watch: turtle that almost died after ingesting plastic bag released back into the sea Thursday, 27 August 2015, 11:16 Last update: about 11 years ago It’s always a special day when a turtle we have rescued and nursed back to good health is released back into the sea. Sometimes the rehabilitation process can take many, many months,...
Detention Service officers given first aid in the workplace training organised by the ERRC Thursday, 27 August 2015, 11:10 Last update: about 11 years ago 20 officers from the detention services have been awarded certificates after attending a course on first aid in the workplace. The training course was organised by the Emergency Response and...
Joe Sammut’s license has not been suspended despite visa scam arraignment - Accountancy Board Thursday, 27 August 2015, 10:49 Last update: about 11 years ago Kevin Schembri Orland Joe Sammut, the man embroiled in a residency and visa scandal, has not had his license suspended, this newsroom has learnt. The former PL treasurer and election candidate, who was arraigned under...
OPM says there are no plans for a new mosque on AUM Marsascala campus, no request was made Thursday, 27 August 2015, 09:06 Last update: about 11 years ago Neil Camilleri The Office of the Prime has reacted to a report published in The Malta Independent yesterday and insisted that there are no plans for the construction of a mosque in Marsascala. This...