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Police Make Sliema Shop Vandalism Arrests, Mayor Reveals

Police Make Sliema Shop Vandalism Arrests, Mayor Reveals
Aug 1 2024 Share

Taking to social media Sliema Mayor John Pillow revealed that the Malta Police Force have made some arrests in connection to the footage of teens causing vandalism in shops.

The mayor had shared footage of the the vandalism on social media, which shows teens fighting with a shop owner, wrecking some of the stands as well as throwing stuff at the owner.

‘I would like to inform you that the police have already identified and arrested some people from this group’, Pillow wrote.

‘I am informed that currently part of this group is in Qali touring the Beer Festival’, explained Pillow later on during the same day.

 

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‘As a Mayor and also the Local Council, we will not tolerate any type of crime in our locality and encourage the authorities to take the necessary steps to maintain law and order in our community.’

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Malta Chamber Of Commerce Advocates For Stronger Enforcement Of Laws

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The Malta Chamber of Commerce has released a statement advocating for stronger enforcement of laws and for the government to increase dialogue with various stakeholders including the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) to ensure that the implementation of policies is fair and effective.

In their statement, the Chamber mainly addressed the crucial reliance Malta has on migrant workers across various sectors. They also called on the government to address abuse and exercises which exploit third country nationals.

The statement also pointed out the need for a clear distinction between ethical and unethical business, with the Chamber urging “continued vigilance and robust action to ensure that all businesses operate on a level playing field, respecting both legal standards and the rights of workers.”

Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue Andy Ellul has responded to the statement made by the Malta Chamber of Commerce, stating that he took note of the statement which emphasized that conditions of employees should be respected.

He stated that he agreed that no worker in the country should be exploited but that authorities are enforcing regulations and doing their utmost to protect worker’s right. Ellul invited the Chamber of Commerce to discuss amongst other things the mandatory union membership concept at the next MCESD meeting.

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Malta Increases Investment In Renewable Energy

Malta Increases Investment In Renewable Energy
Aug 1 2024 Share

Between 2023 and June 2024, Malta has witnessed substantial investment and growing public interest in renewable energy.

The Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS) received over 65 proposals for medium to large-scale energy installations, with a combined potential capacity exceeding 97,700 kW. This capacity could power 35,600 households and reduce CO2 emissions by 60,000 tonnes.

At a REWS-organized conference, Minister for the Environment, Energy, and Regeneration, Miriam Dalli, reaffirmed Malta’s strong commitment to renewable energy investment.

“Our aim is to increase the use of renewable sources like solar and wind energy, with the goal of generating 25% of Malta’s energy from renewables by 2030. This is not just about sustainability but also about taking concrete steps in our climate action plan,” she stated.

In 2024, REWS is set to release four calls for energy project proposals, with two already issued in April and June, and the remaining two planned for August and November.

Minister Dalli emphasized the government’s focus on enhancing clean energy infrastructure across Malta and Gozo, in close collaboration with the private sector, to achieve sustainability and decarbonisation goals.

REWS CEO, Ing. Marjohn Abela, expressed satisfaction with the positive response from Maltese and Gozitan residents, highlighting successful initiatives supporting the installation of photovoltaic panels and batteries in homes.

After receiving an overwhelming number of applications, the budget was increased from €5 million to nearly €10 million to accommodate more participants.

Ing. Abela also reported receiving 351 battery applications in 2023, with this number rising to 1,178 by mid-July 2024. He reaffirmed REWS’s commitment to building on past successes and managing these schemes to help Malta transition to a cleaner environment.

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New Social Accommodation Project Inaugurated In Bormla

New Social Accommodation Project Inaugurated In Bormla
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The Minister for Social and Affordable Housing, Roderick Galdes, inaugurated a new social housing project in Bormla.

“With an investment of just under half a million euros, today we can say that we have transformed an abandoned building into a wonderful social housing project in the heart of the community,” stated Minister Galdes.

He explained that extensive work was carried out to refurbish the building, including the addition of a new floor, resulting in three new social housing apartments.

“I am pleased to note that while we did the necessary work to breathe new life into this building, we also preserved its original features, including a well that was discovered. Therefore, the beneficiaries will enjoy the authentic characteristics that Bormla has to offer,” the minister continued.

This project, carried out in collaboration with the Housing Authority and Housing Maintenance and Embellishment Ltd, will offer a better quality of life to its beneficiaries.

The project has been warmly received by the local residents, as an abandoned building has now been returned to the Bormla community with beautiful aesthetics and a highly important social purpose.

“This project further demonstrates the continuous efforts we are making to transform our spaces into assets that will benefit society as a whole. A project like this reflects our government’s commitment to continue working towards providing social, affordable, and dignified housing for our people,” concluded the minister.

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