In the Press: Police investigating alleged patient abuse | Transport Malta to move into A3 towers

The Times of Malta

The Times shows photographic evidence of slurry dumping in a field in Manikata. The newspaper first reported on the widespread illegal practice and has since triggered an investigation. The produce growing in the field pictured however may still end up for sale because the agriculture deparment says it is not obligated to pass on reports to the environmental health department, which oversees food safety. 

In-Nazzjon

The police are investigating a case of alleged abuse of a patient at Mount Carmel hospital. The incident took place after the patient asked to change over the television channel. The request was allegedly met with physical abuse and force-feeding. The staff member in question has been moved to another ward.

L-Orizzont

In the wake of news of the Curia's rising funeral service prices, this newspaper reports that members of the clergy are discussing cutting down on the travelling that officiants must do, namely between the morgue, the church and the cemetry. They say that such trips are unnecessary and a waste of time and resources. It is unclear how these journeys will be made in future, given that the clergy are currently driven there in a car paid for by the Curia.

The Malta Independent

Following yesterday's news that the uninhabited parts of the A3 towers in Paola had finally found a buyer, The Independent reports that Transport Malta is expected to relocate most of its offices into the lower floors of the complex. Rent is expected to amount to €500,000 annually.