The Malta Environment and Planning Authority (Mepa) board yesterday approved the extension of an existing Marsaxlokk fish farm, increasing its farming capacity from 500 to 1,200 tonnes, after a favourable recommendation by the Planning Directorate....

Ambulances may find it difficult to access the Mosta Health Centre due to the kiosks and fireworks set up in preparation for the Santa Marija feast. The preparations are also making it very inconvenient for patients to reach the centre. ...

Ambulances may find it difficult to access the Mosta Health Centre due to the kiosks and fireworks set up in preparation for the Santa Marija feast. The preparations are also making it very inconvenient for patients to reach the centre. ...

The Department of Health said that although the bay opposite Wied Musa, between Marfa and Cirkewwa, is not one of the official bathing sites, due to the works being carried out on the main sewerage system in the area by the Water Services Corporation...

Labour Leader Alfred Sant yesterday said that Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi is not being believed by the Maltese people. Contrary to what was being hoped, he did not bring the breath of fresh air the country really needed. ...

The University of Malta and the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (Mepa) planning directorate will be sinking two sets of experimental artificial reefs off St Julian’s point....

An Englishman on holiday in Malta lost his life yesterday afternoon after falling into the sea and swallowing a considerable amount of water. ...

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi yesterday said that Joe Borg’s appointment as Fisheries and Maritime Policy Commissioner was a sign of the confidence President designate José Manuel Barroso had in him....

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Joe Borg was yesterday nominated as Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs by new EU Commission president-designate, José Manuel Barroso....

Another 60 illegal immigrants were rescued by the Armed Forces of Malta in two separate operations late on Wednesday night and early yesterday morning. According to an AFM statement, these latest arrivals mean that the Safi barracks where illegal imm...