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Mix-up on two different replies to same PQ explained

Thursday, 13 June 2013, 10:34 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Deputy Speaker Censu Galea on Wednesday explained why two different replies were given to the same question submitted by Nationalist MP Marthese Portelli.   On Tuesday Dr Portelli had...

Appointments refused by PL deputy leader not disclosed

Thursday, 13 June 2013, 10:07 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat did not disclose what appointments were offered to Labour deputy leader for party affairs, which appointments were all refused by Dr Toni Abela.   On a TV...

Foreign Minister opens Kuwaiti embassy in Malta

Thursday, 13 June 2013, 09:38 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Foreign Affairs Minister George Vella inaugurated the new premises of the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Malta. Both countries enjoy excellent relations, Minister Vella said. “The...

Murder trial moves to Gozo for visit to scene of the crime

Thursday, 13 June 2013, 09:26 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The trial by jury on the murder of a Gozitan lawyer continues this morning with a visit to the scene of the crime in Marsalforn, where the murder took place.   The prosecution closed its...

Man goes on walking tour in Nepal to celebrate recovery

Thursday, 13 June 2013, 08:16 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Paul Bondin, a 30-year old sales executive, was taking his brand new motorcycle for a spin when the unthinkable happened. He had a life-threatening accident on the road that leads to Mdina. He does...

Franco Mercieca halts private practice

Thursday, 13 June 2013, 08:08 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Parliamentary Secretary Franco Mercieca has stopped ophthalmology private practice with immediate effect in the wake of a controversy that erupted after it was reported that he was earning €3,600...

Greater autonomy for schools is a must - Minister

Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 20:57 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Education Minister Evarist Bartolo this evening announced that government is considering a number of amendments to the Education Act to give more autonomy to schools. Another proposal being considered...

UHM claims victory on reversal of transfers

Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 20:41 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The Union Haddiema Maghqudin claimed victory after the government had withdrawn a number of transfers that had been given at St Vincent de Paul residential home for the elderly.   It said...

Government u-turn on chemotherapy in Gozo – PN

Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 20:32 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The government’s decision to start chemotherapy services in Gozo was described as a  u-turn by the Nationalist Party which, in a statement, said the reversal came after criticism that was...

MPs cross swords over Gozo hospital project

Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 20:07 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Both sides of the House crossed swords this evening over the chemotherapy service in Gozo and the hospital project as a whole.   The issue came to light following a Sunday Times report...

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