timesofmalta.com newsletter - 29 Jan 2017

Copyright © 2017 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Sunday, 29 Jan 2017 [Times of Malta] [Times of Malta] National - [Watch: One dead as car explodes in Marsa] Updated 10.30am - Victim named A man was killed after a car exploded in Marsa this morning, police have said. The explosion happened on Triq Ħal Qormi, close to Maltapost headquarters, at around 8.10am today. Police sources said the explosion... - [Role models sought as Africa4U awards come to Malta] Some months after his arrival in Malta, Regis decided to follow American media only, where he could see black people taking an active part in social debates. Before heading out for his daily routine, the African migrant would watch American TV to... - [PM Muscat speaks of Malta’s ‘economic miracle’] Prime Minister Joseph Muscat today dedicated a short interview on One Radio to speak about what he termed as Malta’s “economic miracle”. Dr Muscat said great strides forward had been made on the economic front while government spending had been... - [Youth hit by car in Paceville] An 18-year-old Rabat youth was grievously injured early this morning after he was hit by a car in St Julian's. The accident happened at 3.15am on St George's Road, when a 36-year-old Birkirkara man driving a BMW 320D towards Paceville hit the... - [Teacher’s ‘living nightmare’ after charges of sexual abuse] LSA Karen Mercieca has been suffering from severe anxiety since being accused of sexually abusing a student at a Gozo primary school, a charge thrown out by an appeals court last week after five years of hell for the woman who loves teaching. She... World news - [Boat carrying 28 Chinese tourists goes missing in Borneo] A boat carrying 31 people, including 28 Chinese tourists, is missing off the coast of Borneo, Malaysian maritime authorities said today. The boat left Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysia's eastern Sabah state, at about 9 am (0100 GMT) yesterday... - [US federal judge blocks deportations under Trump's Muslim traveller ban] US President Donald Trump's order to restrict people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States hit a roadblock late yesterday when a federal judge said stranded travellers could stay in the country. The emergency court... - [Confusion, lawsuits, counteraction: fallout from Trump's immigration ban widens] The fallout from President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown widened as residents and visa-holders from seven Muslim-majority countries who had left the United States found they could not return for 90 days. It was a period of limbo for an... - [UK PM Theresa May avoids condemning Trump's refugee ban] UK Prime Minister Theresa May has failed to condemn Donald Trump's widely criticised ban on refugees entering the United States. Trump yesterday signed an executive order that will curb immigration and refugees from some Muslim-majority countries... - [The Knights of Malta-Vatican feud: a tale of chivalry and sovereignty] On the afternoon of January 24, a black BMW pulled out of a 16th-century palace in Rome, crossed the Tiber River and headed for the Vatican, a short trip to end a brazen challenge to the authority of Pope Francis. Inside the car was 67-year-old... Opinion - [Wanted: Extremely generous sugar-daddy airline…] “So what are we going to do about our number one problem?” “Which is?” “Our national bloody airline.” “Well minister, if you want my... - [Air Malta can be turned around] The irony is palpable. When I was CEO of Air Malta, and while we had our differences, I always felt we had the support of the Malta... - [Brass necks on the block] Some years ago we went on a package holiday organised by a tour operator. The group was a mixed bunch, but two couples stood out. They... - [The albatross gets heavier] Corruption must be voted as Malta’s winner of the Word of the Year competition. It is no longer possible to open the newspapers in the... - [Trump’s iron curtain] A couple of weeks ago Donald Trump said in an interview that he thought Nato was ‘obsolete’. It’s early days yet for us to know exactly... Letters - [Transport Master Plan is needed now more than ever] The recent correspondence on the Transport Master Plan needs to be put into perspective. Stanley Agius, Transport Malta’s media and... - [Court marshals] I refer to the article ‘Court marshal kept dad from talking to daughter’ (The Sunday Times of Malta, January 15, 2017). Court marshals... - [At the moral crossroads] Many agree that we live at a time when science is taking an ever-increasing linear and progressive direction never seen before in the... - [The failures of Barack Obama] I refer to Kristina Chetcuti’s column entitled ‘Who is the winner?’ (The Sunday Times of Malta, January 15), where she said: “Whatever... - [Making Malta’s presidency work for people in fisheries] The Prime Minister has firmly stated that through Malta’s presi­dency of the European Council he wants to bring the EU closer to its... Sport - [Sporting briefs] Flamengo: Colombia forward Orlando Berrio has joined Flamengo for undisclosed terms, the Rio de Janeiro club said. “Flamengo...finally... - [Vittoriosa Stars beat Sirens to go second] Vittoriosa Stars 2Sirens 0 Vittoriosa won a direct encounter against one of their promotion rivals when they beat Sirens with a goal in... - [Atletico held at Alaves] Atletico Madrid’s troubles away from home continued when they were held to a goalless draw at Alaves yesterday, dropping points on the... - [Late goals give Burkina Faso cup semi-final berth] Two late goals in the space of three minutes put Burkina Faso into the African Nations Cup semi-finals after they beat Tunisia 2-0 in... - [Football news] Chile striker Eduardo Vargas is joining Mexico’s UANL Tigres from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim, the Liga champions said. The 27-year-old... Business News - [Energy-efficient shipping in Malta] It is undeniable that the maritime industry is one of the pillars of Malta’s economy. Boasting the sixth largest registry in the world... - [How free is the internet?] “Apologies, not available in your country!” is a frequent experience for Maltese consumers. An E-commerce Europe barometer shows that two... - [Central Bank publishes Quarterly Review] The Central Bank of Malta has published the first issue of its Quarterly Review for 2017 which analyses economic and financial... - [Deloitte Digital launched] Deloitte Malta is placing digital strategy and transformation at the forefront of its agenda as it launches Deloitte Digital, the... - [Offers with HSBC #OneStepCloser Campaign] HSBC Malta has just launched its #OneStepCloser campaign, with special offers on home loans, personal loans and a chance for credit card... Social - [Pharmacies open today] New British Dispensary, 109/110, St John Street, Valletta (2124 4813);Thomas’ Pharmacy, 796, St Joseph High Road, Ħamrun (2123... - [Lina Thake] Mgr Charles Vella, Founder of the Cana Movement, Sliema, writes: Lina Thake was an early pioneer of the Cana Movement and I was close to... - [Announcements] Mr ANTHONY MOUSÙ and Miss INES BEZZINA WETTINGER The marriage took place on Saturday, January 28, 1967, at St Gregory parish church, Sliema. - [The President’s engagements] 8am The President departs Malta on an official working visit to Rome. 5pm The President meets Italian President Sergio Mattarella in... - [Ceremony to mark process of beatification] The opening of the case of the diocesan process of beatification and canonisation of God’s servant, Carmelite Fr Avertan Fenech... Blogs - [We’re going to make it after all] Way back when I was just over a decade old, a woman would walk down the streets of Minneapolis week after week and fling her hat in the air. - [KISSing the Affaire Lowenbrau] Given the awesome level of prevarication and obfuscation to which Premier Joseph's minions, now including yet another legal luminary in... - [No, But, Yes, But ..] I suspect I've used this title before, but hey, what the heck, Donald J. Trump, Gawd'elp'us President of the US, repeats himself ad... - [Fake off] Donald Trump has been be crowned president of the 'free world', whatever that means. Claims that the so-called 'fake news' phenomenon... - [Spinning the power web] Only a few days have passed since the power cut which left most of Malta without any power and focus has already shifted elsewhere. Most... Copyright © 2017 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Sunday, 29 Jan 2017 This newsletter has been delivered to you because you have subscribed with [timesofmalta.com]. 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