Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg announced that work on the Sally Port project, with an investment of €9 million, began this month.
The work is being carried out by Infrastructure Malta and will include the reconstruction of about 600 metres of quays in the area known as Sally Port or “It-Toqba”, and transforming it into...
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Prime Minister writes to Police Commissioner over Macbridge allegations
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Prime Minister Robert Abela has written to the Commissioner of Police in the light of media reports about a company named Macbridge and allegations related to it.
The letter sent to the Commissioner of Police is attached to this statement.
The Prime Minister reiterates his confidence in all investigative institutions that they should continue to work independently and without looking anyone...
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Coronavirus update: Active cases falls below 900 as 55 new cases reported
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There were 55 new cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours according to health authorities as the number of active cases fell below the 900 mark for the first time since October last year.
In the same period there were 253 recoveries as active cases falls to 899.
Malta coach Devis Mangia is bracing himself for an arduous test against 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia tomorrow (Tuesday) but he has no doubt that his players will approach this commitment with the right attitude.
Three days after their admirable performance in a 2-2 draw away to Slovakia on Saturday, Malta head into their encounter with Group H favourites Croatia...
Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg said, “As we are currently working for the regeneration of Senglea, works are also being carried out here on the famous Birgu square. Our goal is to restore Cottonera to its prestigious state through the highest quality work possible. This government believes and holds the heritage of our country as...
Malta take on Croatia in their European Group H qualifier, their third match in the space of a week.
Speaking to journalists coach Devis Mangia said the physical and mental aspects of three games in such a short time was an issue but the players were ready.
It is the most difficult of the three games but the players are ready...
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Challenges brought about by the pandemic can be turned into opportunities
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Addressing the UNESCO high level ministerial meeting ‘One year into COVID: Prioritizing education recovery to avoid a generational catastrophe’, Minister for Education Justyne Caruana said that she strongly believes that we can turn challenges presented by the pandemic into opportunities.
Minister Caruana said that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with significant challenges, and we must be wary of the...
Following media reports that former energy minister Konrad Mizzi was among a number of people who are alleged to have received kick-backs from the Enemalta gas energy power station project, Konrad Mizzi has issued a statement saying he relationship with the company alleged to have been involved in the kick-backs.
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I have no information about the...
Structural and renovation work in various wards at Mount Carmel Hospital has been going on for months now and will continue. This is part of the regeneration plan of the same hospital.
This is contrary to a statement by the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN) which tried to give the wrong impression that to date no investment has...
The Suez Canal is again open to traffic after being closed for almost a week when a container ship became stuck in the bank of the canal.
The ship, Ever Given, was eventually refloated on Monday morning.
Hundreds of other ships have been trapped ever since the 400m (1,312ft) long Ever Given became jammed diagonally across a southern section of...