UHM claims MPT mechanics being intimidated,’ management trying to change their work conditions Thursday, 27 August 2015, 15:41 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Public Transport mechanics are being treated like machines, Union Haddiema Maqghudin said in a statement. The union said several workers complained about the way they were being treated by...
Two more Freeport employees accused of smuggling 10.5 million cigarettes with €2.2 million tax value Thursday, 27 August 2015, 15:04 Last update: about 11 years ago Two men were today remanded in custody after denying smuggling 10.5 million cigarettes with a tax value of €2.2 million. Malcolm Zammit, a 35-year old Freeport stevedore from Qormi and...
Prime Minister still refusing to address institutionalised corruption – PN Thursday, 27 August 2015, 14:51 Last update: about 11 years ago Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is still refraining from speaking about the scandal involving Joe Sammut, the former treasurer of the Labour Party, the Nationalist Party said. The PM has...
Woman gets married man to send her naked selfies, then threatens to tell his wife Thursday, 27 August 2015, 14:05 Last update: about 11 years ago A 22-year-old woman from Cospicua today admitted to extorting nearly €2000 from a married man, after she convinced him to send her naked selfies. Inspector Josric Mifsud arraigned Rosianne...
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...