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Sand storm hits Malta

Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 18:30 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

    Malta has been hit by a sand storm that is affecting visibility.   The satellite picture shows the sand storm as it approaches the Maltese Islands from...

Pellegrini given directorship at Malta Freeport Corporation

Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 18:17 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Architect Robert Sersero has been appointed chairman of Malta Freeport Corporation, while Mario Grima and Ronnie Pellegrini were appointed as directors.   Pellegrini, who for many years...

Nothing has changed: Żejtun feast not on

Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 17:52 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The Curia has not changed its mind on the feast in Zejtun - it will not be held following the death of archpriest Eric Overend earlier this month.   Speculation is rife in Zejtun that part...

€9m claims from BWSC legitimate – PN

Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 17:35 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The PN this afternoon said the government has reached an agreement “forgiving” €9 million in legitimate claims which the Enemalta Corporation had with BWSC while Energy Minister...

Gianluca's 'Tomorrow' hits the official BBC charts today

Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 17:13 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Gianluca's song ‘Tomorrow’ has made a dent on the official BBC chart, slotting in at number 37,  fending off the likes of PSY, the artist of ‘Gangnam style’...

‘Busuttil chose to hide the facts’ - PL

Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 16:30 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

    In a statement, the Labour Party claimed that during the election campaign, PN leader Simon Busuttil chose to hide the facts related to the scandalous increase the ministers...

Youngest MPs in war of words over EU funds

Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 16:27 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The two youngest MPs in the House of Representatives, have engaged themselves in a war of words over European Union funds.   After Dr Ian Borg, parliamentary secretary for EU funds,...

Former Labour president named Malta Enterprise chairman

Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 16:14 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Mario Vella, former Labour Party president in the 1980s, has been officially named as Malta Enterprise chairman. His deputy is William Bait.   The other board members are Anton Borg, Michael...

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