Bernard Grech critiques lack of long term plan in ‘budget in red’

Oct 25 2022

Following the 2023 budget was announced by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana, Opposition leader Bernard Grech critiqued the lack of long term economic plan within the proposed measures.

Grech called out the government for ‘relying on debt’ to finance all of its initiatives, calling the budget plan ‘a budget in red’.

‘No wonder the briefcase is red. The whole country is in the red’ he said, saying that the budget is going to add another €1 billion in debt.

The budget fails to address real issues impacting people and continues to stand firm in an economic strategy which has failed, the PN leader stated.

Grech critiqued the cost of living adjustment raise was not enough to address the rising prices, even stating that it is no wonder the youth are leaving the island.

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Man hit by vehicle in Żejtun suffering serious injuries

Oct 25 2022

Police were informed this morning at around 0900hrs that their assistance was needed to address a traffic accident which took place in Triq Xrob l-Għaġin, Żejtun.

Preliminary investigations showed that a 69-year-old man was hit by a Isuzu Elf driven by a 62-year-old man. Both are residents of Żejtun, with the victim receiving first aid attention on site.

The victim was later transported to Mater Dei Hospital where he was certified as having suffered serious injuries.

An inquiry has been opened and investigations are ongoing. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

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Two to contest vacant PN seat following Robert Arrigo’s passing

Oct 25 2022

Following the passing of PN deputy leader Robert Arrigo, the vacant seat left by the beloved politician will be contested for by Emma Portelli Bonnici and St Julian’s mayor Albert Buttigieg.

The politicians explained on social media the reasons for their contesting, with Portelli Bonnici saying that:

‘It is because of my respect for and loyalty towards the people of the 10th district – especially those who voted for me in various preferences – and my respect for the democratic process in its totality that I have just submitted my nomination for the casual election, come what may.’

Albert Buttigieg also explained that out of respect for the democratic process and towards the citizens of the 10th district, he will be submitting the nomination for the casual elections.

Buttigieg was the last candidate to be eliminated from the race for a 10th district seat. Speculation had arisen that none of the candidates eligible would apply, leading to co-option.

This would have possibly resulted in Alex Perici Calascione, the deputy leader, to be nominated to parliament. Both Portelli Bonnici and Buttigieg had clashed with the PN before, the former over allegedly being ignored after failing to get elected.

As for Buttigieg, who was very vocal about over-development in St Julian’s, he claimed that a party official had told an unnamed construction mogul that they would silence Buttigieg’s criticisms.

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