Young people risking skin cancer with ‘crazy’ body art trend, no cases in Malta yet Monday, 3 August 2015, 10:41 Last update: about 12 years ago Therese Bonnici Despite several warnings on the implications of sun exposure on the skin, many still persist on using no protection, all for the sake of a tan. Some have taken this to a higher level, engaging in...
Mepa demerger 'could open floodgates to even more disastrous planning decisions' Monday, 3 August 2015, 09:52 Last update: about 12 years ago Neil Camilleri The Mepa demerger – the separating of the planning and environmental functions – could open the floodgates to even more disastrous planning decisions, according to leading environmentalist...
Employing persons with disability: Employers may already be over 2% disability threshold Monday, 3 August 2015, 08:53 Last update: about 12 years ago The Employment Training Corporation (ETC) and Malta Employers Association (MEA) pointed out that some companies may already have a 2% quota of persons with disability who are not registered as such,...
Updated: 22-year-old driver and 14-year-old boy in hospital after car crashes into tree Sunday, 2 August 2015, 15:21 Last update: about 11 years ago A 22-year-old driver and his passenger have been admitted to hospital following a car accident in Qormi. The accident happened at around 1:30pm in Triq is-Sebh, Qormi when the 22-year-old driver,...
Woman who stole suitcase from airport back in court for assaulting prison guard Sunday, 2 August 2015, 14:23 Last update: about 11 years ago An inmate returned to court today charged with grievously injuring a prison guard. Shannon Leigh Williams, who stands charged with stealing luggage from the airport, pleaded not guilty to...
Following SVPR case, government stresses zero-tolerance for abuse on elderly persons Sunday, 2 August 2015, 14:09 Last update: about 11 years ago Therese Bonnici Over 1,000 cases of abuse on elderly persons have been reported between 2010 and 2014, some of which in residential homes. Following the arraignment of a 42-year-old nursing aide being charged...
Nursing aide at St Vincent de Paul pleads not guilty to slightly injuring 92-year-old resident Sunday, 2 August 2015, 13:53 Last update: about 11 years ago A 42-year-old nursing aide today pleaded not guilty to slightly injuring a 92-year-old resident when he slapped him. George Michael Spiteri was arraigned in court after an investigation by the...
Police Commissioner pays a visit to new recruits in Vittoriosa, promises a committed Force Sunday, 2 August 2015, 13:26 Last update: about 11 years ago "We are working in silence to give the best service to this country and to have a top ranking Police Force". This was the message given by Police Commissioner, Michael Cassar when he visited the new...
A manifestation of solidarity at the August Moon Ball; funds to be donated to the MCCF Sunday, 2 August 2015, 13:23 Last update: about 11 years ago As is the tradition on the first Saturday of August, The Malta Community Chest Fund organised another edition of the Ball of the August Moon at Verdala Palace. Over 1,000 people attended this event,...
Update (3): Scrapyard fire in Birzebbuga, no one hurt as cylinder explodes near CPD personnel Sunday, 2 August 2015, 11:52 Last update: about 11 years ago A fire has broken out at a scrapyard in Birzebbuga. The police said there is no cause for alarm. Photo: Malta Right Now...