timesofmalta.com newsletter - 21 May 2017

Copyright © 2017 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Sunday, 21 May 2017 [Times of Malta]( [Musical Instruments of the Maltese Islands]( National - [Joseph Muscat's U-turn on embryo freezing paving way for abortion - Godfrey Farrugia]( Godfrey Farrugia has dismissed the Prime Minister’s assurance that a Labour government will not introduce abortion, warning that Joseph Muscat’s U-turn on embryo freezing is already paving the way for it. The former Labour Whip sounded the warning... - [Keith Schembri: FIAU had found 'sufficient evidence' to conclude 'reasonable suspicion of money laundering']( The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit had “reasonable suspicion” the Prime Minister’s chief of staff was involved in money laundering after he transferred hundreds of thousands of euros to the then managing director of the Allied Group, Adrian... - [Majority don’t trust institutions or PM to tackle corruption]( A total 54% of respondents in a survey conducted for The Sunday Times of Malta said they have little trust or no trust at all in State institutions to take the necessary steps against corruption. 46% claimed to have a great deal of trust or a fair... - [Today's front pages]( The following are the top stories in national newspapers today. The Sunday Times of Malta says 54% of respondents in a survey conducted for the paper said they have little trust or no trust at all in State institutions to take the necessary steps... - [Godfrey Farrugia sounds warning on abortion]( A week after announcing he is to be a Democratic Party candidate on the PN ticket, Godfrey Farrugia speaks out about his reasons for quitting Labour and sounds a warning on abortion. Is it true that your resignation from the PL and the decision... World news - [Donald Trump to urge unity in fight against terror in Saudi Arabia address]( US president Donald Trump will use the nation that is home to Islam's holiest site as a backdrop to call for unity across the Muslim world in the fight against terrorism. Mr Trump's speech today, the centrepiece of his two-day visit to Saudi... - [Brazil's embattled President describes compromising recording as 'doctored']( Brazilian president Michel Temer told the nation on Saturday that an incriminating audio recording of him had been doctored as he fought to save his job. "That clandestine recording was manipulated and doctored with (bad) intentions," Mr Temer... - [Protestors in Spain call for ousting on prime minister]( Thousands rallied in Madrid to support a no-confidence vote against conservative prime minister Mariano Rajoy brought by the far-left Podemos party. Podemos organised the gathering to bolster its no-confidence vote against Mr Rajoy's ruling... - [Ireland set for its first openly-gay prime minister]( Ireland could be set for its first openly gay prime minister after Leo Varadkar was installed as clear front-runner to replace Enda Kenny. The veteran politician stood down from the helm of Fine Gael at an emotionally charged meeting of party... - [Conservatives on 46%, Labour on 34% ahead of UK election]( British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservatives have retained their lead over the opposition Labour Party ahead of the June 8 election, but with Labour gaining ground, an Orb poll published by the Telegraph showed. The poll showed the... Opinion - [Manoel Island bridge: How it could save Malta’s transport]( Transport is high on the electorate’s agenda, since it is difficult to find a voter who has not been affected by horrendous... - [Biting the hand that feeds us]( People look at the current state of the Joseph Muscat government and realise it has been hijacked by a clique whose reputation is in... - [The day after the election]( The rule of law is something most people do not appreciate until it hits them personally. When our neighbour is allowed to break the law... - [In the name of democracy]( A few years ago when I was at school in England, the UK general election was taking place. My economics teacher kept stressing to us the... - [Muscat’s ‘human’ shield]( I never wanted this election. No sensible person could want this election. In 2013, the Labour Party was given a resounding mandate to... Letters - [Many reasons to vote out the government]( There are various reasons to vote against the government at the next election. In four years it has managed to give Malta a cheap name by... - [In the national interest]( Calling all switchers and floating voters – Malta needs you, Malta needs you as never before. This is no time to dither, Malta is at the... - [Vote PN or PD to eliminate corruption]( On March 8, 2003, the Maltese voted in a referendum on whether we should join the European Union. The Labour Party, under the leadership... - [Leave the Referendum Act alone]( To me as a simple citizen, as, I would imagine, to the vast majority of my fellow citizens of Malta, it is highly objectionable that any... - [Dangerous situation in Korean peninsula]( US President Donald Trump should take Russian President Vladimir Putin’s  advice and stop harassing North Korea. Only patience and... Sport - [Sports round-up]( Basketball, NBA: LeBron James (picture) lit up Boston’s TD Garden with a stellar display as the Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Celtics... - [MiniVolley Festival for children as part of ‘Ċaqlaq’]( The Malta Volleyball Association organised a MiniVolley Festival for boys and girls aged 14 and under at the Cottonera SC last week. The... - [Czechs too strong for Malta]( The Czech Republic securedpromotion to the European Nations Trophy Division after defeating Malta 48-14 in Prague yesterday. The Maltese... - [International tournament gets underway at Marsa SC]( The Kinder+Sport international tournament got under way yesterday at the Marsa Sports Club. The competition forms part of an... - [A Premier anti-climax]( The title was sown up more than a week ago, Tottenham Hotspur are assured of the dubious honour of being runners-up, and we already know... Business News - [UK unemployment rate falls but real wages decline]( The UK jobless rate declined in the first quarter despite a slowdown in economic growth. At the same time, real wages growth remained... - [MGSs register gains]( Last week, investors geared towards the sovereign debt market as a risk-off measure following political uncertainty in the United States. - [Saving is out, investing is in]( As banks have increasingly proven, they do not need our savings – hence rock bottom interest rates. Once we do the math and deduct... - [ASEAN infrastructure gap turns negatives into positives]( If a spending deficit of $1.2 trillion in six key Asian economies and a rising tide of protectionist rhetoric in Europe don’t seem the... - [Positive year for Premier Capital]( Premier Capital plc, the Maltese-owned developmental licencee for McDonald’s in six European markets, has registered turnover in excess... Social - [Pharmacies open today]( Chemimart Pharmacy, 14, St Anne Street, Floriana (2123 9310);Lister Pharmacy, 678, St Joseph High Road, Ħamrun (2124 5627);Pinto... - [Announcements]( BAILEY. On May 19, HERBERT passed peacefully away, aged 91. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Connie, his daughters Doris and... - [The President’s engagements]( 12.30pm The President is interviewed by Karl Bonaci during fLiving Show, aired live on F Living Channel. 4.30pm The President receives... - [Events for your diary]( • A car boot sale will be held today from 10am to 4pm at the Verdala International School in Pembroke. Refreshments will be available... - [Sports Day for insurance employees]( GasanMamo employees headed to San Andrea School in MÄ¡arr for their annual Sports Day event in a bid to encourage employee engagement and... Blogs - [MaltaFiles and public perception]( It's been a sad month for Malta. Allegations of corruption galore and, no matter whether you're Team Red or Team Blue or Team Let's Check... - [We're in a bad place]( Given my venerable age, I am often up at fourish, and I succumb to the temptation to check out the portals. On Daphne Caruana Galizia's... - [How Donald met Joseph]( Oh boy, has it been a couple of months in the world of politics! Who would ever have thought that the head of a government would fire the... - [Let’s stop humming and hawing about the MFSA chairman]( Politics is often something of a circus with strange acts by politicians and stranger ones by those chosen by politicians to head our... - [Bishops under attack for stating the obvious]( Why are Labour elves and trolls who populate the social networks, particularly Facebook, incensed by the election pastoral letter written... Copyright © 2017 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Sunday, 21 May 2017 This newsletter has been delivered to you because you have subscribed with timesofmalta.com. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please click [unsubscribe]( and follow the instructions. Problems to sign in? click [here]( to go on the help page.