Updated: Opposition, government disagree on Mepa Tribunal clerks’ appointment process Monday, 7 December 2015, 17:22 Last update: about 11 years ago Shadow minister for the environment Marthese Portelli called on the government to amend a clause of the law - which establishes the Planning Review Tribunal - that would ensure that clerks appointed...
Marlene Farrugia resigns from Labour Party, to stay on as independent MP Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 17:47 Last update: about 11 years ago Kevin Schembri Orland Outspoken MP Marlene Farrugia today resigned from the Labour Party and from her role as Chairperson of the Parliamentary Environment Committee. She resigned during a parliamentary debate on the...
Erin Tanti case: When I saw him in the house I was shocked - family Zahra’s housekeeper Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 13:43 Last update: about 11 years ago Kevin Schembri Orland The Zahra family housekeeper testified that she was shocked to find Erin Tanti inside the Zahra home on the morning of 17 March 2014, a day before Lisa Marie Zahra was reported missing. “I...
Unions tell politicians to drop Paceville blame game, pledge to strengthen health and safety Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 09:44 Last update: about 11 years ago Neil Camilleri The Union Haddiema Maqghudin and the General Workers Union have pledged to work hand in hand to strengthen health and safety laws, including in entertainments hubs like Paceville. The two...
Seth Rogen jibes he, Justin Bieber ‘coming to Malta for 7 weeks, will mostly be taking nude photos Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 09:42 Last update: about 11 years ago Comedian, actor and director Seth Rogen says he is coming to Malta with Justin Bieber for seven weeks and that the pair in Malta will “be taking nude photos mostly” during their...
Pauline Miceli set to become new Children's Commissioner, to replace Helen D'Amato Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 09:38 Last update: about 11 years ago Pauline Miceli, who resigned from the Naxxar local council a few weeks ago, is set to become the new Commissioner for Children. Ms Miceli, who was elected to represent the Labour Party, resigned...
Government aiming to add value and welfare to iGaming industry - Economy Minister Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 09:37 Last update: about 11 years ago The government is aiming to add value and welfare to the iGaming industry, Economy Minister Chris Cardona said. Addressing the Malta iGaming Seminar, Dr Cardona said the governments wants the...
Alfred Sant against convergence of tax rates among all European Union states Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 09:36 Last update: about 11 years ago Maltese MEP Alfred Sant said that he is all in favour of coordinating measures that ensure transparency in taxation on the profits of companies within the EU, but against convergence in...
Maleficent and Simshar among most watched films in cinemas in 2014 Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 09:35 Last update: about 11 years ago In 2014, cinemas in Malta and Gozo projected 368 different film titles and registered a total of 653,002 admissions. A survey carried out among the eight cinema establishments in Malta and Gozo...
Malta’s neutrality clause should not preclude us from fight against terrorism - source Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 09:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Neil Camilleri Malta’s neutrality clause should not preclude the country from taking part in action against terrorism, especially in a case where such action was in response to an attack carried out within the...