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Malta
Updated: Filipino dies after four-storey fall on ship berthed at Freeport
A Filipino worker died this morning after falling four storeys while working on a ship berthed at Malta Freeport, the police said.The accident happened at 4.50am. The 57-year-old died on the scene.Magistrate G. Mercieca is conducting an inquiry.Freeport CEO Alex Montebello in a statement said that, "everyone at Malta Freeport would ...
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Malta
Partner of woman assaulted by former cop husband released on bail
David Joseph Gauci, one of the two men involved in last week’s violent fight in Birkirkara, was yesterday released from police custody under a personal guarantee of €5,000.Gauci’s was held under arrest after he was charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a former police inspector who is his partner’s ...
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Malta
Chris Fearne submits Labour deputy leadership nomination, looks forward to a ‘keen, clean contest’
Health Minister Chris Fearne has submitted his nomination for next month's Labour Party deputy leadership contest. The minister said on Twitter this evening that he is "looking forward to a keen, clean contest". He also posted a photo of himself holding his submission.Last Sunday, The Malta Independent reported that Fearne is ...
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Maltese EU presidency maintains strong momentum on jobs, growth, and migration
The General Affairs Council chaired by Minister for European Affairs and Equality Helena Dalli has yesterday defined the areas on which EU leaders will focus their discussions later this week at the European Council meeting. Among the priorities set for the EU leaders' meeting are migration, security, jobs, and digital ...
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Malta
Kamra tal-Periti endorses call for proper building regulations in wake of Grenfell Tower tragedy
The Kamra tal-Periti has released a statement saying it fully endorses and supports the call for proper Building Regulations. The association was referring to a story which featured in a local newspaper regarding the views of the President of the Chamber of Engineers on fire safety in Malta in the ...
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Malta
Malta Gaming Authority publishes survey into Maltese consumption of gaming services
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has for the first time published a survey into the consumption of gaming services by Maltese residents, including economic and social considerations. The scientific survey was carried out between 2015 and 2016 and provides a fair assessment of gambling behaviours in Malta. It also gives ...
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Malta proud of its achievements during its Presidency - Minister Scicluna
Speaking at the European Parliament's Committee for Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), Minister for Finance Prof. Edward Scicluna highlighted the achievements of the Maltese Presidency on matters pertaining to taxation and other economic measures significant to the well-functioning of the European Single Market.On taxation, Malta has made significant progress on ...
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Brasile
Fibria entra na disputa pela Eldorado
O grupo Votorantim oficializou ontem que está na disputa pela aquisição da Eldorado Brasil Celulose, controlada pela J&F Investimentos e os fundos de pensão Funcef e Petros
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Kenya
Business: Joho claims KRA has blocked his PIN number
Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho now claims KRA has blocked his PIN number making it impossible to file tax returns in accordance to the law.
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Kenya
Sci & Tech: Phone maker plans standalone retail shops in Kenya
Phone maker Oppo has announced plans to replicate its global business model in Kenya by opening standalone retail shops.