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A cover-up or a farce?


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by Saviour Balzan

Why I prefer muesli to being tapped



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Tests on clothes key to investigation
By Kurt Sansone
Forensic tests on alleged stained clothing may determine the veracity of the allegations of sexual harassment made by a former female probation officer against Police Commissioner George Grech.
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Probation officers told to shut up
Probation Officers working at the Department of Corrective Services have been given orders ‘from above’ not to speak to members of the media, following the allegations of sexual harrassement made by a former colleague of theirs against Police Commissioner George Grech. [READ MORE]


Questions raised by MaltaToday on the workings of the Security Commission, which is supposed to oversee the Secret Service, went unanswered by both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition [READ MORE]

People

Karmenu Vella

He has served in a number of ministerial capacities - as Public Works Minister, Industry Minister and, more recently, Tourism Minister. Now, with his party in opposition, he has taken on the challenging position of Deputy Chairman of the Corinthia Hotel International Hotel Management and Operating Company within the Corinthia Management. He speaks to Ray Abdilla about his political life, the tourism industry and his private sector post


Sport today

Unlucky draw for B’Kara after historic win
Birkirkara succeeded in their fifth European attempt when they eliminated Lokomotiv Tbilisi in Georgia. So the Stripes have made history for the first time to qualify for the second round


Opinion

Teenage liver problems
Franklin Mamo reveals a suspected cover-up in the campaign on under-age drinking

This Week

Very personal posturing
Personal writing can seem self-absorbed and insular, and it’s under attack from some commentators who disdain post-modern art’s obsession with the self. Victor Paul Borg defends the personal essay and memoir for its attitude and versatility


Ann Jenkins
Free your spirit, and find your soul’s purpose in life. That’s the way to health and happiness, says holistic healer Ann Jenkins. Interview by Zillah Bugeja

Harbouring Wine
By Georges Meekers
Predictions are a dangerous business. You start off trying to be like Nostradamus and end up more like Nosferatu, giving the kiss of death

Local news

Silence on full extent of phone tapping
By David Lindsay

Malta’s telecommunications operators were conspicuous last week by their reluctance to reply to queries put forward by MaltaTod
ay on the provision of equipment and data to the authorities

People fight trees in Naxxar
By Daniela Farrugia Randon
Naxxar Mayor Dr Maria Deguara: "Yes of course trees are very important but citizens are my priority. I assure you, however that both locals and trees will get their fair dues."

Azzurra Air CEO rebuts financial crisis report
By David Lindsay
The Managing Director and CEO of Azzurra Air, Dominic Attard, has rebutted comments put forward by It-Torca and Kullhadd, which had alluded this week that the airline, of which Air Malta holds a 49 percent primary stake, is in serious financial difficulty

Former turtle nesting site faces brighter future
he last Loggerhead Turtle nesting site in Malta, has become another GAIA Foundation project. Bank of Valletta is giving its financial support as part of its Millennium Project, launched in December 1999.

Corinthia Group move to Croatia
By Ray Abdilla
International Hotel Investments plc is currently actively pursuing development opportunities in the ex Yugoslavia



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Publisher: John Formosa - Network Publications
Editor: Saviour Balzan
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