A Scandinavian witness testified in court this morning in the Erin Tanti case, and said that Tanti told him that he and Lisa Marie Zahra did not jump at the same time. Erin Tanti, 24, is pleading...

The Federazzjoni Maltija Vetturi Antiki (FMVA) and the Malta Motorsport Federation expressed relief as the government explained that a budget measure on classic cars was a mistake....

REVENUE During the first eight months of 2015, recurrent revenue increased by €235.6 million, to reach €2,222.4 million. The increase was mainly the result of higher tax revenues, and...

For more details about the budget, visit our special section on The Malta Independent online, where you can find information about the government’s plans in each and every sector. The...

A Request for Proposals will be published in the coming months, urging the private sector to rehabilitate the lower part of Fort St Elmo. This after the government restored the upper part of the...

A number of capital projects are planned in 2016 in the sports sector, as well as modernisation projects that will raise existing facilities to an international level.  The National Pool Complex...

A pilot project will give members of the public the opportunity to sit on Local Council contract selection boards for major projects. This will lead to increased transparency, especially on council...

The government has ruled out a bridge linking Malta to Gozo and believes that a tunnel is more economically and environmentally sensible option. Studies will commence soon. Transport Malta and...

There will be a complete restructuring of the National Institute for Human Rights and a Directorate for Human Rights and Integration will be set up. With regard to the voluntary sector a total of...

As from April 1, an environmental contribution of 50c per tourist per day will be imposed, up to a maximum of €5 per tourist for hotel accommodation. Visitors aged under 18, including language...