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Vai alla Scheda Paese »Measure 100 times and cut once.
— Maltese proverb
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Isle of MTV concert to be held on 27 June
MTV in partnership with the Malta Tourism Authority today announced that the Isle of MTV Malta music extravaganza will be returning to the legendary Il-Fosos Square on 27 June. The beloved music festival, a fixture in the summer calendar has been confirmed for the next four years, cementing the longstanding ...
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Speaker announces first paper on code of ethics for journalists
Journalists should always act on principles of justice and morals and should at the very minimum publish the truth, Speaker of the House Anglu Farrugia told a conference as he announced the first paper for the code of ethics for journalists.Dr Farrugia also said that journalists are obligated to ensure ...
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ERA to decide on power station, LNG tanker application today
The Environmental and Resources Authority is set to decide today on the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control application, which includes the operation of the gas power station and the LNG tanker.Today’s public consultation has been met with heavy criticism by those opposing the LNG tanker. Official responses from the previous ...
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INDEPTH: PN was not in a position to promise utility bills before 2013 election– Ann Fenech
The Nationalist Party was not able to promise the electorate lower utility bills because it could not guarantee that it could deliver its pledge. Interviewed on INDEPTH by The Malta Independent Business and Content Director, the President of the Nationalist Party Executive Committee Ann Fenech defended the party for not promising ...
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Updated (2): Transport Malta says jetty certification received, 'complies with applicable standards'
A Transport Malta representative said today that the authority received certification from the international certification authority Bureau Veritas regarding the storm moorings, the Floating Storage Unit (FSU) and the jetty at the Electrogas plant, confirming that they comply with applicable standards.He was addressing the Environment and resources Authority (ERA) Board ...
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Updated (2): Marsaxlokk resident files judicial protest against ERA over LNG power station
A Marsaxlokk resident yesterday filed a judicial protest against the Environmental and Resources Authority (ERA) ahead of tomorrow’s final decision on applications for permits for the LNG power station. The judicial protest was filed against ERA, the authority’s chairman Professor Victor Axiak and the authority’s board members by engineer Arthur ...
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Church’s environment committee calls for ERA decision on LNG tanker to be made serenely
The church’s environmental committee (KA) has issued a statement calling for the Environment and Resources Authority to address each issue relating to the gas power station, and respond to them honestly and truthfully.These comments were made in view of tomorrow’s public consultation to decide on whether an operational permit for ...
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PM asserts now is best time to discuss minimum wage because of healthy economy
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat declared that with Malta’s economy doing so well at the moment, there is no time like now to discuss adjusting the minimum wage to today’s needs.“The minimum wage right now is not enough,” he said, adding that this cannot be changed without proper consultation.Discussions are currently ...
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INDEPTH: ERA being subjected to ‘enormous pressure’ to approve LNG tanker - Ann Fenech
President of the Nationalist Party Executive and maritime law expert Ann Fenech has said the Environment and Resources is being subjected to enormous pressure to approve the Delimara power station's operations and LNG tanker, and hopes that no one from the government is pulling the authority's strings.She also has warned ...
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What the government did not say: IMF warns of risks to financial system’s integrity
The International Monetary Fund called on Malta to apply ongoing vigilance to contain risks to the integrity of the country’s financial system on account of the Individual Investor Programme and the rapid growth of the remote gaming and financial services.Along such lines, the IMF, in its annual report on Malta ...
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Editorial: A tale of two IMF reports
The truth can be a funny thing, and half-truths can be even funnier. Take, for example, the International Monetary Fund’s 2016 statement on Malta, which was published on Friday night and the government’s press release published yesterday morning dealing with the same subject matter.In truth, the IMF’s findings on the ...
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2 Wheels Foundation to launch road safety information campaign
With road fatalities having more than doubled over the last year – with 25 people dying in road accidents this year compared with 11 such fatalities in 2015 – the 2 Wheels Foundation, a registered NGO, is to embark on a road safety campaign.The 2 Wheels Foundation, set up in ...
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Simon Busuttil wants investigation into all Chris Cardona's expenditures abroad
Speaking in an interview on Radio 101, PN leader Simon Busuttil said there should be an investigation held on all expenses, including drink expenses, run up by PL Deputy Leader Minister Chris Cardona in his trips abroad.This investigation must be carried out in view of the revelation by accident by ...
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Government lauds IMF report on Malta economy
The government has lauded a glowing economic report on Malta drawn up by the International Monetary Fund, saying it was the result of well-planned policies. The IMF report revised the 2016 economic growth in Malta from 3.5 per cent in January to four per cent. Likewise, the deficit forecast has been ...
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Index’s positive rally continues
The Malta Stock Exchange index was on the rise for the third consecutive week having increased by 0.9 per cent, to close at 4,506.009 points. The sovereign bond market also performed positively as a good number of issues recouped some of the recent losses. On the contrary, corporate bond performances were mixed ...
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Melita surprise Senglea Athletic
Senglea Athletic 0Melita 1 Melita returned to winning ways after beating promotion favourites Senglea with the all-important goal coming early in the second half. Although Senglea were the better side, especially in the first 45 minutes, Melita defended well and had Nicholas Grima in fine form, effecting a string of fine saves. This ...
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MUMN postpones industrial action in view of discussions with government due on Monday
The Malta Union of Midwives & Nurses has postponed its industrial action after discussions between the union and the government were moved to Monday, a MUMN spokesperson told The Malta Independent.MUMN had informed authorities that a strike would take place from 15 December onwards after the union said they were 'disgusted' ...
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Justyne Caruana attends high-level meeting on ‘Inter-religious Dialogue to Counter Violent Extremism
On 15 December, the Head of the Maltese Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean Justyne Caruana participated in a high-level meeting on 'Inter-religious Dialogue to Counter Violent Extremism', organised by PAM and hosted by the Italian Senate.Dr Caruana addressed those present and spoke about the importance of recognising ...
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Opposition welcomes amendments to MCESD but criticizes government neglect in proper social dialogue
In Parliament, last Wednesday, MP Clyde Puli said the changes that will be made to the MCESD will be welcomed by the opposition whilst also praising the good work done by the council. However Mr Puli used the opportunity to criticise a number of government projects which go against the ...
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Defence lawyer Joe Giglio raises questions about Paqpaqli accident magisterial inquiry
Dr Joe Giglio, defence lawyer of TV presenter Tonio Darmanin, raised questions about the magisterial inquiry and subsequent procès-verbal into the Paqpaqli ghall-Istrina accident, saying that certain parts of it were ‘irregular'.The members of the Paqpaqli Ghall-Istrina organising committee, including Mr Darmanin as well as British millionaire Paul Bailey, were ...
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BOV registers profit of €145.9 million for 2016, attributes Fitch downgrade to stricter controls
During its Annual General Meeting, BOV announced that for the financial year end, it registered a profit of €145.9 million. Outgoing chairman John Cassar White and CEO Mario Mallia gave an overview of the BOV’s state of affairs as well as challenges it is facing and strategies employed.At the end ...