In the Press: Exploratory well shows no signs of oil | Police commissioner steps down

The Times of Malta

The exploratory well drilled off the south of Malta has been plugged and the oil rig responsible will be moved to Morocco after no indication of hydrocarbons was found. Sources say the Phoenicia Energy Company has requested an extension from the government in order to study the results and decide whether to continue into a second exploratory phase.

In-Nazzjon

Deputy Police Commissioner Ray Zammit will take the top spot after current Commissioner Peter Paul Zammit stepped down. In a statement, the government confirmed that the current commissioner would take up an administrative post within the organization of secutiry at national events and would be replaced by Raymond Zammit.

L-Orizzont

Minister Owen Bonnici has described the process by which evidence is compiled and heard in court as archaic and in need of a radical overhaul. His comments come in the wake of court reports that reveal that a minor family dispute has taken over a year to resolve, drawing the criticism of Magistrate Francesco Depasquale on the Attoney General's ability to stall proceedings through delays.

The Malta Independent

Speaking at a business breakfast yesterday, PM Joseph Muscat announced that a Memorandum of Understanding was to be signed with China next week. Sectors involved include health, sport, finance, education and tourism. Muscat also said that the IIP scheme was proving highly successful, attracting people who are "falling in love" with Malta.